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Climate change and plant regeneration from seeds in Mediterranean regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
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Profile of compounds in different cultivars of apple (Malus x domestica).
The cultivation of apples (Malus x domestica) can be traced back for thousands of years to Asia and to Malus sieversii, which grows in temperate forests of central Asia. As the apple spread through Asia, into Europe, Russia and then into the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand, the number of...Simmonds, Monique S.J. ; Howes, Melanie-Jayne R.
Phenolic compounds, Phytochemicals, Biological activity, Malus x domestica, and Apples
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Techniques and key issues in collecting crop wild relatives.
From the collectors’ point of view there are two major research constraints that have impacted our ability to make sufficient high-quality, genetically diverse Crop Wild Relative (CWR) collections over the last two decades First, in contrast to the relatively uniform and well-documented flowering and fruiting of crops, populations of CWR...Way, Michael
Seed development, Sampling, Dispersal, Genetic diversity, Post-harvest handling, Germplasm, and Crop wild relatives
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Philibertia Kunth.
Keller, H. A. ; Goyder, D. J.
Philibertia , Floras, and Argentina
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Gomphocarpus R.Br.
Keller, H. A. ; Goyder, D. J.
Gomphocarpus, Floras, and Argentina
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Calotropis R.Br.
Keller, H. A. ; Fabrioni , M. ; Goyder, D. J.
Floras, Calotropis, and Argentina
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Conservation and reinforcement of the sand stock in the coastal dunes of Central Italy.
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Compositae
Beentje, H.J.
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Compositae
Beentje, H.J.
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Foreword.
Fay, M. F.
Botanic gardens, Plant collections, Orchidaceae, Orchid collections, Ex situ collections, and Orchids
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On the Young Savannas in the Land of Ancient Forests
Covering ancient geomorphological landscapes, and surrounded by some of the most diverse forests on Earth, the Neotropical savannas were once perceived by naturalists as ancient environments. However, current evidence suggests that tropical forests have existed in the Neotropics since the Paleocene, whereas most plant lineages present in South American savannas... -
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Diversity, Endemism, and Evolutionary History of Montane Biotas Outside the Andean Region
Mountain ranges are important centers of biodiversity around the world. This high diversity is the result of the presence of different soil types and underlying bedrock, a variety of micro-climatic regimes, high topographic heterogeneity, a heterogeneous and complex vegetation cline, and a dynamic geo-climatic history. Neotropical research on mountains has... -
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Plants of Sabkha Ecosystems of the Arabian Peninsula.
Sabkhas are unique ecosystems that are highly saline and where specially adapted plants are able to grow, flower, and fruit. In general, saline environments are poor in species – for the Arabian Peninsula about 120 taxa are recorded as halophytes which constitute about 4% of the total flora of the...Ghazanfar, Shahina A. ; Böer, Benno ; Al Khulaidi, Abdul Wali ; El-Keblawy, Ali ; Alateeqi, Sara
Arabia, Sabkha, Perennials, Annuals, Life-form, and Halophytes
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Aloe lomatophylloides
Aloe lomatophylloides (Xanthorrhoeaceae) is a medicinal plant endemic to Rodrigues Island, an islet 108 km2 north east of Mauritius. Only a few individuals can be found in the natural reserves of Rodrigues Island. Phytochemical screening results have indicated that the plant contains anthraquinones and flavonoids common to other Aloes with...Soulange, Joyce Govinden ; Lobine, Devina ; Sanmukhiya, Mala Ranghoo ; Howes, Melanie J.R. ; Chazot, Paul
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Aloe macra
The present chapter reviews the botany, phytochemistry, and biological properties of Aloe macra (Xanthorrhoeaceae), a critically endangered medicinal plant endemic to Reunion Island (France). Similarly to all Mascarene Aloes, A. macra is rich in anthraquinones and flavonoids namely apigenin and isoorientin. Interestingly, isoorientin has been detected in A. macra only,...Soulange, Joyce Govinden ; Sanmukhiya, Mala Ranghoo ; Lobine, Devina ; Lavergne, Christophe ; Howes, Melanie J.R. …
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Aloe purpurea
Aloe purpurea (Xanthorrhoeaceae) is a threatened species endemic to Mauritius Islands. Leaf parts are used in folk medicine to treat minor ailments and are used as an antispasmodic. The antimicrobial, antioxidant, and wound healing attributes of A. purpurea have been tested and have been linked to the presence of many...Sanmukhiya, Mala Ranghoo ; Soulange, Joyce Govinden ; Lobine, Devina ; Howes, Melanie J.R. ; Chazot, Paul
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Aloe tormentorii
This chapter describes the botanical and phytochemical profiles of Aloe tormentorii (Xanthorrhoeaceae), a severely threatened endemic medicinal plant from the Mauritius Islands. Leaf extracts are rich in anthraquinones, flavonoids including 4-O-p-coumaroylquinic acid (not present in other Mascarene Aloes). A. tormentorii leaf extracts have been validated for their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and...Lobine, Devina ; Sanmukhiya, Mala Ranghoo ; Soulange, Joyce Govinden ; Pynee, Kersley ; Howes, Melanie J.R. …