Insect leaf-chewing damage tracks herbivore richness in modern and ancient forests. by Mónica R Carvalho, Peter Wilf, Héctor Barrios, Donald M Windsor, Ellen D Currano, Conrad C Labandeira, Carlos A Jaramillo

“…Our results greatly expand the potential of insect-mediated leaf damage for interpreting insect herbivore richness and compositional heterogeneity from fossil floras and, equally promisingly, in living forests.…”
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Functional and relaxing properties of coffee leaf tea: An integrative food cognition approach by Kiki Fibrianto, Igoy Arya Bimo, Eka Shinta Wulandari, Yusuf Hendrawan

“…This study establishes oolong coffee leaf tea as a promising relaxing beverage, supported by its chemical composition, sensory appeal, and physiological effects. …”
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Effects of Drought Stress at the Booting Stage on Leaf Physiological Characteristics and Yield of Rice by Xiaolong Yang, Xiuxiu Wang, Yang Li, Lantian Yang, Long Hu, Yuling Han, Benfu Wang

“…In this study, we investigated the effects of drought stress at the booting stage on rice leaf physiological characteristics and yield. The results showed that drought stress would lead to a significant decrease in chlorophyll content and photosynthesis in rice leaves, which would affect rice yield. …”
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Enhancement of mechanical properties in unsaturated polyester via reinforcement with olive leaf particles by Eman Ibraheem, Waleed Bdaiwi

“…The use of olive leaf powder (OLP) as a filler material in unsaturated polyester composites brings a new avenue for the development of mechanical and thermal properties. …”
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Effect of Acid Concentration on the Properties of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Pineapple Crown Leaf by Fitriani Fitriani, Sri Aprilia, Nasrul Arahman, Muhammad Roil Bilad

“…Therefore, microcrystalline cellulose obtained from pineapple crown leaf waste has great potential as reinforcement in the manufacture of composites.…”
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Optimized design of high-strength leaf chain based on response surface methodology by LIU Meiqi, FENG Zengming, ZHOU Zhidi

“…ObjectiveAiming at the insufficient fatigue life of high-strength leaf chains for forklifts under low-speed heavy-load conditions, a collaborative optimization framework integrating Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) is proposed to enhance reliability and optimize stress distribution.MethodsBased on transient dynamic analysis using ANSYS Workbench, the edge of the chain plate hole was identified as the critical stress concentration region. …”
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Extraction, Preparation and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cellulose from Lignocellulosic Simpor Leaf Residue by Ukashat Mamudu, Asset Kabyshev, Kenzhebatyr Bekmyrza, Kairat A. Kuterbekov, Aliya Baratova, Lukman Ahmed Omeiza, Ren Chong Lim

“…In this study, α-cellulose was extracted from lignocellulosic simpor leaf residue as a sustainable alternative to conventional cellulose sources. …”
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Leaf Essential Oil Compositions and Enantiomeric Distributions of Monoterpenoids in <i>Pinus</i> Species: <i>Pinus albicaulis</i>, <i>Pinus flexilis</i>, <i>Pinus lambertiana</i>, <i>Pinus monticola</i>, and <i>Pinus sabiniana</i> by Alicia Moore, Elizabeth Ankney, Kathy Swor, Ambika Poudel, Prabodh Satyal, William N. Setzer

“…In this work, we have examined the leaf essential oils of five understudied <i>Pinus</i> species collected from various locations in western North America. …”
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Pear flower and leaf microbiome dynamics during the naturally occurring spread of Erwinia amylovora by Aia Oz, Orly Mairesse, Shira Raikin, Hila Hanani, Hadar Mor, Mery Dafny Yelin, Itai Sharon

“…The leaf microbiome reflected that of the abundant phenological stage on each date. …”
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Construction and interpretation of tobacco leaf position discrimination model based on interpretable machine learning by Ranran Kou, Cong Wang, Jinxia Liu, Ran Wan, Zhe Jin, Le Zhao, Youjie Liu, Junwei Guo, Feng Li, Hongbo Wang, Song Yang, Cong Nie

“…Chemical composition data combined with algorithmic models can also be used to discriminate tobacco leaf positions. …”
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Quality Evaluation of Bioplastic from Glutinous Rice Starch Reinforced with Bamboo Leaf Powder by Uma Fadzilia Arifin, Nais Pinta Adetya, Wisnu Pambudi, Wahyu Ratnaningsih

“…The results showed that the best bioplastic composition was the addition of 3% (w/w) bamboo leaf powder to glutinous rice starch. …”
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Phytochemical Constituents and Antimicrobial Activity of Carica papaya Leaf Extract on Some Clinical Isolates by Achukwu, N.O.1*, Aniobi, C.C.2, Isiofia, P.O.1, Ajare, C.C.1, Agu, A.N.1

“…Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and 3 fungal isolates (Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus flavus) The leaf of Carica papaya was extracted using ethanol, and water. …”
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using Corchorus olitorius Leaf Extract by Tyosue Christopher Kpega, James Dama Habila, Idongesit Edem Okon*, Patricia Adamma Ekwumemgbo

“…The ZnO-NPs were synthesized using Corchorus olitorius leaf extract and zinc acetate dihydrate, Zn (CH3COO)2.2H2O as precursor. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Effect of Partial Replacement of Cement with Bamboo Leaf Ash on Concrete Property by Gashaw Abebaw, Bahiru Bewket, Shumet Getahun

“…This study examines the chemical properties of BLA, physical properties of cement paste, workability, compressive strength, water absorption, density, and sulfate attack of concrete. The chemical composition of bamboo leaf ash was examined, the summation of SiO2, AlO3, and FeO3 is 76.35%, and the ash was classified class N pozzolan. …”
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Mass transfer parameters for the aqueous extraction of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) leaf residue by Emiliano Roberto Neis, Mónica Mariela Covinich, Griselda Patricia Scipioni, Miguel Eduardo Schmalko

“…Abstract The industrial processing of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) generates significant quantities of a fine leaf residue that is currently underutilized. This study investigated the kinetic and equilibrium parameters of the aqueous extraction of this by-product at three temperatures (35, 60, and 85 °C) to assess its potential for valorization. …”
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Diversity of ligninolytic ascomycete fungi associated with the bleached leaf litter in subtropical and temperate forests by Momoka Yoneda, Hiroki Ameno, Ayaka Nishimura, Kohei Tabuchi, Yuki Hatano, Takashi Osono

“…Little is known regarding the diversity patterns of Xylariaceae and Hypoxylaceae (Ascomycota) fungi taking part in the lignin decomposition of leaf litter from different tree species and under different climatic regions. …”
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Leaf-level physiological strategies related to productivity and plasticity of Populus in the Southeastern United States by Heidi J. Renninger, Justin J. Pitts, Jiaxin Wang

“…Tree height growth, leaf isotope composition (δ13C and δ15N), as well as leaf mass per area (LMA) exhibited the least plasticity across sites, while physiological gas exchange parameters and leaf nitrogen concentration exhibited the highest plasticity. …”
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In Vitro anthelminthic activity of the aqueous leaf extract of Cassia Occidentalis against Ascaris Lumbricoides by Owembabazi Annitah, Joshua Ojodale Aruwa, Jennifer Chibuogwu Ebosie, Kiiza Ronald, Neeza Timothy, Catherine Nabitandikwa, Mworozi Peter, Nkwanga John Bosco, Vian Namanya, Kaiza Allan, Ronald Kayima

“…This study, therefore, sought to determine the phytochemical composition of Cassia occidentalis aqueous leaf extract, its acute toxicity profile, and its in-vitro anthelmintic activity against Ascaris lumbricoides. …”
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Characteristics of brown leaf rust virulence on winter durum wheat varieties in the Rostov region by E. L. Shaydayuk, E. I. Gultyaeva, N. V. Shishkin, T. G. Derova, D. R. Yakovleva, N. P. Ilichkina

“…The purpose of this work was to characterize the virulence of the P. triticina population on durum wheat in the Rostov region and to assess the leaf rust resistance in the promising winter durum wheat varieties selected by the “ARC “Donskoy”. …”
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In Vitro anthelminthic activity of the aqueous leaf extract of Cassia Occidentalis against Ascaris Lumbricoides by Owembabazi Annitah, Joshua Ojodale Aruwa, Jennifer Chibuogwu Ebosie, Kiiza Ronald, Neeza Timothy, Catherine Nabitandikwa, Mworozi Peter, Nkwanga John Bosco, Vian Namanya, Kaiza Allan, Ronald Kayima

“…This study, therefore, sought to determine the phytochemical composition of Cassia occidentalis aqueous leaf extract, its acute toxicity profile, and its in-vitro anthelmintic activity against Ascaris lumbricoides. …”
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