Ricinus communis

Common Names: castor bean, castorbean

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Ricin intoxication by lethal dose of castor seeds ingestion: a case report.

Noumi Noumi LJ et al (2024).
J Med Case Rep.
PubMed:
39210364

Evaluating larvicidal, ovicidal and growth inhibiting activity of five medicinal plant extracts on Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae), the West Nile virus vector.

Baz MM et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
39191818

[Screening and Stress Responsive Characteristics of Potential Hyperaccumulator of Pb, Zn, and Cd Compound Heavy Metals].

Fan SX et al (2024).
Huan Jing Ke Xue.
PubMed:
39168703

A microRNA396b-Growth Regulating Factor module controls castor seed size by mediating auxin synthesis.

Wang X et al (2024).
Plant Physiol.
PubMed:
39140314

Understanding the effects of lithium exposure on castor bean (Ricinus communis) plants, a potential bioindicator of lithium-contaminated areas.

Macedo FG et al (2024).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
PubMed:
39136921

Machine learning powered detection of biological toxins in association with confined lateral flow immunoassay (c-LFA).

Choi S et al (2024).
Analyst.
PubMed:
39101439

Genome-wide identification of the GDSL-type esterase/lipase protein (GELP) gene family in Ricinus communis and its transcriptional regulation during germination and seedling establishment under different abiotic stresses.

de Almeida CP et al (2024).
Plant Physiol Biochem.
PubMed:
39029309

Identification and characterization of the RcTCP gene family and its expression in response to abiotic stresses in castor bean.

Summary

Researchers identified and characterized the TCP family genes in castor bean, shedding light on their role in plant development and stress responses. This information is crucial for understanding and manipulating these processes in agriculture.

Li Y et al (2024).
BMC Genomics.
PubMed:
38965476

Exploring selection signatures in the divergence and evolution of lipid droplet (LD) associated genes in major oilseed crops.

Parakkunnel R et al (2024).
BMC Genomics.
PubMed:
38956471

Valorization of castor seed shell waste as lead adsorbent by treatment with hot phosphoric acid: Optimization and evaluation of adsorption properties.

Alehegn M et al (2024).
Chemosphere.
PubMed:
38908444

Pollution pressure drives microbial assemblages that improve the phytoremediation potential of heavy metals by Ricinus communis.

Rubio-Noguez D et al (2024).
World J Microbiol Biotechnol.
PubMed:
38866993

Bioprospecting endophytic fungi for bioactive metabolites with seed germination promoting potentials.

El-Nagar D et al (2024).
BMC Microbiol.
PubMed:
38851702

Study on the interaction between agglutinin and chondroitin sulfate and dermatan sulfate using multiple methods.

Liu S et al (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
38838594

Short- and long-term outcomes of pulmonary exposure to a sublethal dose of ricin in mice.

Sapoznikov A et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
38773158

Evaluation of five medicinal plants for the management of Sitophilus oryzae in stored rice and identification of insecticidal compound.

Mohammad MY et al (2024).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
38770290

Lectin binding to pectoral fin of neonate little skates reared under ambient and projected-end-of-century temperature regimes.

Thomas P et al (2024).
J Morphol.
PubMed:
38669130

Scaling of leaf area with biomass in trees reconsidered: constant metabolically active sapwood volume per unit leaf area with height growth.

Berry E et al (2024).
J Exp Bot.
PubMed:
38634646

Comparative investigation on chemical and green synthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles against chromium (VI) stress eliciting differential physiological, biochemical, and cellular attributes in Helianthus annuus L.

Kumar D et al (2024).
Sci Total Environ.
PubMed:
38631632

Design, optimization, and evaluation of topical gel of Cardiospermum halicacabum and Ricinus communis L. leaves extract for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Ojha C, Sharma P and Jain V (2024).
J Biomater Sci Polym Ed.
PubMed:
38613797

Nutritional parameters and productive performance of grazing sheep using castor bean cake as supplement or fertilizer.

Meneses AJG et al (2024).
Trop Anim Health Prod.
PubMed:
38607462

Development and validation of streptavidin-biotin-based double antibody sandwich ELISA for ricin diagnosis.

Dixit S et al (2024).
Int Immunopharmacol.
PubMed:
38574703

Infection with different Neospora caninum strains causes differences in the glycosylation pattern in the uteri and placentae of Neospora caninum-infected heifers.

Caspe SG et al (2024).
J Comp Pathol.
PubMed:
38552538

Expression of Concern: Microbe-citric acid assisted phytoremediation of chromium by castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) (Chemosphere, Volume 296, June 2022, 134065).

(2024).
Chemosphere.
PubMed:
38528421

Finishing of grazing crossbred steers supplemented with detoxified castor bean meal (Ricinus communis L.) in the rainy-dry transition period.

Melgar ORA et al (2024).
Trop Anim Health Prod.
PubMed:
38520485

Genome-wide analysis of LOG family genes in castor and RcLOG5 enhances drought, salt, and cold stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Li Y et al (2024).
Gene.
PubMed:
38518901

Prey stage preference of Amblyseius paraaerialis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) on varied life stages of the spider mites Tetranychus urticae, Tetranychus macfarlanei and Oligonychus biharensis (Acari: Tetranychidae) and exploring the mass rearing possibilities of this predatory mite on alternative diets.

Jyothis D and Ramani N (2024).
Exp Appl Acarol.
PubMed:
38478140

[Effect of EDDS Application on Soil Cu/Cd Availability and Uptake/transport by Castor].

Liu WY, Wu G and Hu HQ (2024).
Huan Jing Ke Xue.
PubMed:
38471891

The relation between apomictic seed production and morpho-physiological characteristics in a world collection of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.).

Setayeshnasab M, Sabzalian MR and Rahimmalek M (2024).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
38424457

Production of a Ric c3 hypo-allergen with no IgE binding or anaphylactogenic activity.

Bartholazzi MGB et al (2024).
Braz J Biol.
PubMed:
38422259

An appraisal of traditional knowledge of plant poisoning of livestock and its validation through acute toxicity assay in rats.

Rasool F et al (2024).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38420196

Influence of socio-demographic factors on medicinal plant knowledge among three selected ethnic groups in south-central Ethiopia.

Tamene S et al (2024).
J Ethnobiol Ethnomed.
PubMed:
38419117

Elucidating the glycan-binding specificity and structure of Cucumis melo agglutinin, a new R-type lectin.

Lundstrøm J et al (2024).
Beilstein J Org Chem.
PubMed:
38410776

Endosperm cell death: roles and regulation in angiosperms.

Review
Doll NM and Nowack MK (2024).
J Exp Bot.
PubMed:
38364847

Deciphering the Molecular Mechanism of the Intermediate Secondary Growth and Internode Elongation of the Castor Bean (Ricinus communis L.) by the Combined Analysis of the Transcriptome and Metabolome.

Chen Y, Orlov YL and Chen M (2024).
Int J Mol Sci.
PubMed:
38256130

Castor (Ricinus communis L.) differential cell cycle and metabolism reactivation, germinability, and seedling performance under NaCl and PEG osmoticum: Stress tolerance related to genotype-preestablished superoxide dismutase activity.

Cunha DS et al (2024).
Plant Physiol Biochem.
PubMed:
38228015

Functional Genome Analyses Reveal the Molecular Basis of Oil Accumulation in Developing Seeds of Castor Beans.

Yu A et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
PubMed:
38203263

Evaluation of supplemented protein-L-isoaspartate-O-methyltransferase (PIMT) gene of Carica papaya and Ricinus communis in stress survival of Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) cells.

Gupta A et al (2024).
Prep Biochem Biotechnol.
PubMed:
38170207

Deliberate Self-Poisoning with Plants in Southeastern France, a Poison Center 20-Year Report.

Torrents R et al (2023).
Toxins (Basel).
PubMed:
38133175

PDAT1 genome editing reduces hydroxy fatty acid production in transgenic Arabidopsis.

Park ME and Kim HU (2023).
BMB Rep.
PubMed:
38053289

An inferior competitor is a successful invader due to its stress tolerance and productivity.

Tesfay YB, Blaschke A and Kreyling J (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
38001336

Development of an impedance-based biosensor for determination of IgG galactosylation levels.

Khorshed AA et al (2023).
Biosens Bioelectron.
PubMed:
37984315

Variety of Plant Oils: Species-Specific Lipid Biosynthesis.

Clews AC et al (2023).
Plant Cell Physiol.
PubMed:
37971406

Mapping the castor bean endosperm proteome revealed a metabolic interaction between plastid, mitochondria, and peroxisomes to optimize seedling growth.

Wrobel TJ et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
PubMed:
37868318

Detoxified castor seed meal replaces soybean meal in the supplement for Holstein-Zebu crossbred steers finished on tropical pasture during the rainy season.

Machado SLM et al (2023).
Trop Anim Health Prod.
PubMed:
37857872

Molecular genetics, seed morphology and fatty acids diversity in castor (Ricinus communis L., Euphorbiaceae) Iranian populations.

Mahdieh M et al (2023).
Mol Biol Rep.
PubMed:
37848759

New Glycosalen-Manganese(III) Complexes and RCA(120) Hybrid Systems as Superoxide Dismutase/Catalase Mimetics.

Lanza V and Vecchio G (2023).
Biomimetics (Basel).
PubMed:
37754198

Dynamics of imprinted genes and their epigenetic mechanisms in castor bean seed with persistent endosperm.

Han B et al (2023).
New Phytol.
PubMed:
37717216

Green synthesis of TiO(2) for furfural production by photohydrolysis of tortilla manufacturing waste.

López-Mercado J et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
37717045

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of Hsp70 family genes in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz).

Summary

In this study, researchers identified 22 Hsp70 genes in cassava and analyzed their functions. They found that these genes are involved in various cellular processes and play a role in stress tolerance and adaptation. This information can help scientists make informed decisions for their lab regarding stress management in cassava.

Muthusamy SK et al (2023).
3 Biotech.
PubMed:
37705861

Periphery of porcine hepatic lobes has the smallest length density of hepatic sinusoids and bile canaliculi: a stereological histological study with implications for liver biopsies.

Malečková A et al (2023).
Ann Anat.
PubMed:
37666463

Dynamic QTL mapping revealed primarily the genetic structure of photosynthetic traits in castor (Ricinus communis L.).

Huang G et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
37640794

Improving the Production of Secondary Metabolites via the Application of Biogenic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in the Calli of Delonix elata: A Potential Medicinal Plant.

Tarroum M et al (2023).
Metabolites.
PubMed:
37623850

Bioremediation of Automotive Residual Oil-Contaminated Soils by Biostimulation with Enzymes, Surfactant, and Vermicompost.

Sánchez Mata O et al (2023).
Int J Environ Res Public Health.
PubMed:
37623183

Characterization of Ricinus communis and Aloe vera extracts using AccuTOF™ DART® Direct Analysis in Real Time Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer.

Barajas-Plancarte MG and Tiwari DK (2023).
Microsc Microanal.
PubMed:
37613064

A site suitability analysis for castor (Ricinus communis L.) production during Brazil's second harvest incorporating disease prediction.

Witt TW et al (2023).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
37600409

[Identification and expression pattern analysis of RcACA gene family in castor under abiotic stresses].

Summary

The study identifies and analyzes the gene family in castor plants that maintains calcium balance. They found 8 genes with specific expression patterns under stress, providing insights for plant growth and stress response.

Li Y et al (2023).
Sheng Wu Gong Cheng Xue Bao.
PubMed:
37584136

Bio/phyremediation potential of Leptospirillum ferrooxidans and Ricinus communis on metal contaminated mine sludge.

Thanh NC et al (2023).
Chemosphere.
PubMed:
37549749

Phytoremediation of Cu-contaminated vineyard soils in Brazil: A compendium of Brazilian pot studies.

Marques ACR et al (2023).
J Environ Qual.
PubMed:
37533339

Cytotoxicity of Nine Medicinal Plants from San Basilio de Palenque (Colombia) on HepG2 Cells.

Caballero-Gallardo K, Alvarez-Ortega N and Olivero-Verbel J (2023).
Plants (Basel).
PubMed:
37514300

Cloning and Functional Verification of Endogenous U6 Promoters for the Establishment of Efficient CRISPR/Cas9-Based Genome Editing in Castor (Ricinus communis).

Kanai M, Hikino K and Mano S (2023).
Genes (Basel).
PubMed:
37510232

Genome-wide identification of core components of ABA signaling and transcriptome analysis reveals gene circuits involved in castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) response to drought.

Jardim-Messeder D et al (2023).
Gene.
PubMed:
37500024

Cloning and Functional Analysis of the VfRR17 Gene from tung tree (Vernicia fordii).

Liao LY, He ZQ and Zhang L (2023).
Plants (Basel).
PubMed:
37447035

An efficient method for protoplast-mediated production of transformed castor bean (Ricinus communis) lines.

Figueroa-Varela P et al (2023).
BMC Res Notes.
PubMed:
37415245

Research on microstructural-mechanical and shearing properties of castor seed during mechanical extraction.

Yang L et al (2023).
J Texture Stud.
PubMed:
37407436

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 in vitro potential of castor oil plant (Ricinus communis) leaf extract: in-silico virtual evidence.

Summary

The study found that a methylene chloride extract from the medicinal plant L. had strong antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2, while specific compounds in the plant showed potent activity against MERS and SARS-CoV-2. Further research is needed to fully understand their potential as natural antivirals.

Elkousy RH et al (2023).
Z Naturforsch C J Biosci.
PubMed:
37401758

Soil bacterial community structure and functioning in a long-term conservation agriculture experiment under semi-arid rainfed production system.

Pratibha G et al (2023).
Front Microbiol.
PubMed:
37396355

Proteomics profiling and in silico analysis of peptides identified during Fusarium oxysporum infection in castor (Ricinus communis).

Choubey VK et al (2023).
Phytochemistry.
PubMed:
37393971

Lignin Extracted from Various Parts of Castor (Ricinus communis L.) Plant: Structural Characterization and Catalytic Depolymerization.

Wang Y, Su S and Song G (2023).
Polymers (Basel).
PubMed:
37376378

Anatomical and histochemical characterization of some highly medicinal plants as a tool for quality control.

Dastagir G, Hussain F and Uza NU (2023).
Microsc Res Tech.
PubMed:
37334760

Analysis of the Physiological Response and Reactive Oxygen Species in Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus Communis) in the Phytoremediation Processes with Plant Growth Promoter Bacteria (PGPB).

Mendoza-Hernández JC et al (2023).
Bull Environ Contam Toxicol.
PubMed:
37284982

Crystal structure of ricin toxin A chain complexed with a highly potent pterin-based small-molecular inhibitor.

Goto M et al (2023).
J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem.
PubMed:
37259593

Experimental and theoretical assessment of phenomena linked with separation and purification of biodiesel from Ricinus communis seed oil.

Adama KK and Anani OA (2023).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
37251471

Combination therapy: synergism among three plant extracts against selected pathogens.

Donkor MN, Donkor AM and Mosobil R (2023).
BMC Res Notes.
PubMed:
37210539

Screening of castor germplasm for wilt reaction and morpho-molecular characterization of resistant genotypes.

Rajput D et al (2023).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
37101505

Erratum to "Effect of Eucalyptus globulus oil and Ricinus communis methanolic extract as potential natural molluscicides on the reproductive biology and some antioxidant enzymes of the land snail, Theba pisana" [Heliyon 8 (12) (December 2022) Article e12405].

Desouky MMA et al (2023).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
37101479

Substrate profiling of the Arabidopsis Ca(2+)-dependent protein kinase AtCPK4 and its Ricinus communis ortholog RcCDPK1.

Kilburn R et al (2023).
Plant Sci.
PubMed:
36931565

Process optimization and technoeconomic assessment of biodiesel production by one-pot transesterification of Ricinus communis seed oil.

Sangeetha B et al (2023).
Bioresour Technol.
PubMed:
36921639

The root-associated Fusarium isolated based on fungal community analysis improves phytoremediation efficiency of Ricinus communis L. in multi metal-contaminated soils.

Yao H et al (2023).
Chemosphere.
PubMed:
36905995

Developing precision agriculture using data augmentation framework for automatic identification of castor insect pests.

Nitin et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
PubMed:
36895868

First report of black patch disease caused by Phyllosticta capitalensis on Litsea cubeba in China.

Xu T et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
PubMed:
36890128

Analysis of the mechanism of Ricinus communis L. tolerance to Cd metal based on proteomics and metabolomics.

Huibo Z et al (2023).
PLoS One.
PubMed:
36862668

The rubber tree kinome: Genome-wide characterization and insights into coexpression patterns associated with abiotic stress responses.

Dos Santos LB et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
PubMed:
36824205

Evaluation of molluscicidal activity on Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) and phytochemical characterization of hydroalcoholic extract of leaves of Ricinus communis L. (EUPHORBIACEAE).

Nogueira AJL et al (2023).
Exp Parasitol.
PubMed:
36780972

Toxic plants from the perspective of a "Quilombola" community in the Cerrado region of Brazil.

de Castro Santos Paim R et al (2023).
Toxicon.
PubMed:
36681279

Ascorbate-Glutathione Cycle Genes Families in Euphorbiaceae: Characterization and Evolutionary Analysis.

Jardim-Messeder D et al (2022).
Biology (Basel).
PubMed:
36671712

Phytoaccumulation of zinc and its associated impact on the growth performance and tolerance index of six non-food crop plants grown in Zn-contaminated soil.

Quronfulah AS et al (2023).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
PubMed:
36670224

Effect of Eucalyptus globulus oil and Ricinus communis methanolic extract as potential natural molluscicides on the reproductive biology and some antioxidant enzymes of the land snail, Theba pisana.

Desouky MMA et al (2022).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
36590486

Sustainable Castor Bean Biodiesel Through Ricinus communis L. Lipase Extract Catalysis.

Rivas AG et al (2023).
Appl Biochem Biotechnol.
PubMed:
36484918

Identifying candidates for the phytoremediation of copper in viticultural soils: A systematic review.

Widmer J and Norgrove L (2023).
Environ Res.
PubMed:
36273594

Response of sugar metabolism in the cotyledons and roots of Ricinus communis subjected to salt stress.

Li Y et al (2023).
Plant Biol (Stuttg).
PubMed:
36209370

Characterization of solid biomass briquette biofuel from the wastes of Senna auriculata and Ricinus communis using Tapioca starch for sustainable environment.

Velusamy S et al (2023).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
PubMed:
36070038

Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis L.) Leaves Improve Dexamethasone-Induced Muscle Atrophy via Nrf2 Activation.

Lee H et al (2022).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
35865958

Phloem turgor is maintained during severe drought in Ricinus communis.

Gersony JT and Holbrook NM (2022).
Plant Cell Environ.
PubMed:
35854434

Natural products for the treatment of denture stomatitis: A systematic review.

Review
Inácio Silveira DQ et al (2023).
J Prosthet Dent.
PubMed:
34247854

Distillery wastewater detoxification and management through phytoremediation employing Ricinus communis L.

Tripathi S et al (2021).
Bioresour Technol.
PubMed:
33915458

Ricinus communis Butanol Fraction Inhibits MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Migration, Adhesion, and Invasiveness.

Mabasa R et al (2021).
Integr Cancer Ther.
PubMed:
33565349

Castor Oil.

Alookaran J and Tripp J (2022).
PubMed:
31869090

Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Ricinine from Ricinus communis Leaves.

Nebo L et al (2019).
Antioxidants (Basel).
PubMed:
31581463

Larvicidal activity of Ricinus communis extract against mosquitoes.

Sogan N et al (2018).
J Vector Borne Dis.
PubMed:
30997888

Castor.

Review
(2021).
PubMed:
30000935

Ricin Toxicity.

Hayoun MA et al (2022).
PubMed:
28722977

Biological Weapon Toxicity.

Hayoun MA, Chen RJ and King KC (2024).
PubMed:
28722971

Castor bean, Ricinus communis.

Weber RW et al (2010).
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol.
PubMed:
20306811