Common Names: shaddock, pomelo, pummelo
Researchers studied medicinal plants used by indigenous communities in Bangladesh for helminth infections. Discovering phytochemicals with anthelmintic activity could lead to new drugs to combat drug-resistant helminthiases in underdeveloped regions.
Researchers studied the antimicrobial activity of Lannea coromandelica bark extract against fungi and bacteria, and found it to be effective. They also determined its biocompatibility and its potential for preserving fruit by creating an edible coating with chitosan. Coated fruit had improved quality compared to uncoated fruit.
Cross-pollination with Guanximiyou pummelo improves the fruit shape (FS) quality of Shuijingmiyou pummelo. Physiochemical and transcriptomic differences were found between self-pollinated and cross-pollinated fruits. This study provides insight into the influence of cross-pollination on pummelo fruit development and quality improvement.