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Characterization of antifungal properties of avocado leaves and majagua flowers extracts and their potential application to control Alternaria alternata.

Majagua flower extracts showed strong antifungal activity against Alternaria alternata, reducing infection progression in apples by up to 30% and disease severity by 20%. When combined with edible pectin coatings, their effectiveness increased by 60%. This suggests majagua extracts could be a promising postharvest alternative for controlling fungal pathogens.

Antimicrobial Persea americana
Iglesias-Guevara D and Sánchez-Torres P (2024).
Int J Food Microbiol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110579
PubMed:
38277871

Screening and identification of antibacterial components in Artemisia argyi essential oil by TLC-direct bioautography combined with comprehensive 2D GC × GC-TOFMS.

Researchers used comprehensive methods to study the antibacterial properties of Artemisia argyi essential oil. They identified six compounds that showed strong antibacterial activity, including α-terpineol and eugenol. This method can be used for quick screening and identifying antibacterial compounds in traditional Chinese medicine.

Phytochemistry Artemisia argyi
Wen W et al (2024).
J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124026
PubMed:
38277723

Integration of 16 S rRNA gene sequencing, metabonomics and metagenome analysis to investigate the mechanism of Sparganium stoloniferum-Curcuma phaeocaulis in treating of endometriosis in rats.

Researchers investigated the effectiveness of a traditional herbal combination (SL-EZ) in treating endometriosis, a painful and fertility-reducing gynecological disease. They aim to understand the mechanism behind SL-EZ's effects.

EndocrinologyGenetics Curcuma phaeocaulis
Zheng W et al (2024).
J Pharm Biomed Anal.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jpba.2024.115970
PubMed:
38277707

Antifungal Activity of Cedrol from Cunninghamia lanceolate var. konishii against Phellinus noxius and Its Mechanism.

Cedrol, a major component of CLOL essential oil, has shown significant antifungal activity against the brown root disease-causing fungus. It induces apoptosis and inhibits fungal growth through oxidative stress and activation of the mitochondrial pathway. Cedrol may be a promising antifungal agent for combating brown root disease.

Antimicrobial Cunninghamia lanceolata
Hsiao WW et al (2024).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants13020321
PubMed:
38276778

Transcriptome Expression Profiling Reveals the Molecular Response to Salt Stress in Gossypium anomalum Seedlings.

Wild cotton species show high salt tolerance, offering potential for improving salt tolerance in domesticated cotton. Study identifies genes related to stress response, hormone signaling, and metabolic processes. Results provide valuable insights for breeding salt-tolerant cotton varieties.

Genetics Gossypium hirsutum
Yu H et al (2024).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants13020312
PubMed:
38276767

The Garlic Compound, Diallyl Trisulfide, Attenuates Benzo[a]Pyrene-Induced Precancerous Effect through Its Antioxidant Effect, AhR Inhibition, and Increased DNA Repair in Human Breast Epithelial Cells.

Exposure to B[a]P increases breast cancer risk. Garlic compound DATS can block B[a]P-induced carcinogenesis in breast cells, reducing cell damage and promoting DNA repair. DATS has potential for breast cancer prevention.

GeneticsImmunology Allium sativum
Ferguson DT et al (2024).
Nutrients.
DOI:
10.3390/nu16020300
PubMed:
38276538

Formulation of Mentha piperita-Based Nanobiopesticides and Assessment of the Pesticidal and Antimicrobial Potential.

This research developed nanobiopesticides using a plant extract to provide an environmentally friendly solution to pest control. The nanosuspensions showed good antibacterial and antifungal activities, as well as high mortality rates against stored-grain insects. They could be a viable alternative to synthetic pesticides.

Antimicrobial Mentha piperita
Jahan N et al (2024).
Life (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/life14010144
PubMed:
38276273

Anti-Proliferative and Apoptotic Activities of Rumex crispus.

Water-soluble compounds from plants were tested for their anti-cancer properties against colorectal cancer cells. The most potent compound, L19, showed dose-dependent anti-proliferative activity and induced apoptosis through activation of caspases and inflammatory pathways. L19 can be a starting point for developing new cancer treatments.

Cancer Rumex crispus
Mohammadhosseinpour S et al (2023).
Life (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/life14010008
PubMed:
38276257
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