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2. The effect of Malva sylvestris and Malva Neglecta aqueous extracts on the oral mucosal wound healing in Wistar rats
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Mohammad Afshar Ghoochani, Mahdjoube Goldani Moghadam, and Pooria Mohazab Torabi
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chlorhexidine ,malva neglecta ,malva sylvestris ,mouth mucosa ,wound healing ,Medicine ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Background and Aims: Herbal mouthwashes can improve the oral mucosal wound healing process. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the effect of aqueous extracts of Malva sylvestris and Malva neglecta leaf with common mouthwashes on the oral mucosal wound healing process. Materials and Methods: In this Lab trial, an incision was made into the buccal mucosa of 36 Wistar rats using a surgical blade to a depth of superficial fascia and length of 5 mm. Then, 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash, 10% Malva neglecta, 10% Malva sylvestris, and normal saline were used for rinsing the rats' mouths three times a day in four experimental groups. On the 4th, 7th, and 10th days, three rats from each study group were randomly selected. Incisional biopsies were made and evaluated using an optical microscope regarding the number of inflammatory cells, fibroblasts, collagen density, and the wound healing process. The collected data was analyzed in SPSS software (version 19) using ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests. Results: Groups treated with M. sylvestris and M. neglecta showed the best statistical, clinical, and microscopic healing results with lower inflammatory cells, and more fibroblasts and collagen density compared to other groups (P
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- 2022
3. Effect of Malva neglecta and lactulose on survival of Lactobacillus fermentum and textural properties of synbiotic stirred yogurt.
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Jooyandeh, Hossein, Momenzadeh, Sara, Alizadeh Behbahani, Behrooz, and Barzegar, Hassan
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Yogurt is a popular dairy product and its consumption has been progressively growing over the past few decades by raising consumers' health-consciousness. As yogurt is growing in popularity, manufacturers are continuously seeking for bioactive components such as probiotics and prebiotics, to produce functional yogurt with more beneficial health effects. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of Malva neglecta (MN, 0, 5, 10 and 15%) and lactulose (0, 1 and 2%) as prebiotic substances on survival of Lactobacillus fermentum in a half-fat synbiotic stirred yogurt. The results revealed that with increasing MN and lactulose concentrations, the count of Lb. fermentum significantly increased (p < 0.05). At the end of 21-day cold storage, the count of probiotics in yogurt sample having 2% lactulose and 10–15% MN significantly was higher than control (8.37–8.4 vs. 7.73 Log cfu/g). With increasing the amount of MN and lactulose, firmness and chewiness of yogurt samples decreased while adhesiveness increased (p < 0.05). Scanning electron microscopy assessment shown that addition of MN and lactulose resulted in a higher moisture retention in the void spaces. The results revealed that by incorporating lactulose and MN in yogurt formulation, an appropriate synbiotic yogurt could be produced as a novel functional product. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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4. The Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activity of Malva neglecta Wallr. in Surgically Induced Endometriosis Model in Rats.
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Akkol, Esra Küpeli, Karpuz, Büşra, Türkcanoğlu, Gizem, Coşgunçelebi, Fatma Gül, Taştan, Hakkı, Aschner, Michael, Khatkar, Anurag, and Sobarzo-Sánchez, Eduardo
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ENDOMETRIOSIS , *VASCULAR endothelial growth factors , *HIGH performance liquid chromatography , *POLYMERASE chain reaction , *ASCITIC fluids , *ETHYL acetate , *CALCIUM oxalate , *KIDNEY stones - Abstract
Leaves and aerial parts of Malva neglecta Wallr. have been traditionally used in Anatolia for the treatment of pain, inflammation, hemorrhoids, renal stones, constipation, and infertility. This study investigated the effects of M. neglecta leaves in a rat endometriosis model. The dried plant material was extracted with n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol, successively. Experimental endometriosis was surgically induced in six-week-old female, non-pregnant, Wistar albino rats by autotransplant of endometrial tissue to the abdominal wall. After twenty-eight days, rats were evaluated for a second laparotomy. Endometrial foci areas were assessed, and intraabdominal adhesions were scored. Rats were divided into five groups as control, n-hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol, and aqueous extracts, as well as reference. At the end of the treatment, all rats were sacrificed and endometriotic foci areas and intraabdominal adhesions were re-evaluated and compared with the previous findings. Moreover, peritoneal fluid was collected to detect tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, and cDNA synthesis, and a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test was done. The phytochemical content of the most active extract was determined using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Both endometrial volume and adhesion score decreased significantly in the group treated with methanol extract. In addition, significant decreases were observed in TNF-α, VEGF, and IL-6 levels in animals administered methanol extract. HPLC results showed that the activity caused by the methanol extract of M. neglecta was due to the polyphenols. Taken together, these novel findings indicate that M. neglecta may be a promising alternative for the treatment of endometriosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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5. Medicinal Plants Used for ENT Disorders
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Malik, Khafsa, Ahmad, Mushtaq, Öztürk, Münir, Altay, Volkan, Zafar, Muhammad, Sultana, Shazia, Malik, Khafsa, Ahmad, Mushtaq, Öztürk, Münir, Altay, Volkan, Zafar, Muhammad, and Sultana, Shazia
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- 2021
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6. بررسی ویژگیهاي فیزیکوشیمیایی و حسی ماست همزده سین بیوتیک نیم چرب حاوي گیاه پنیرك و لاکتولوز (Malva neglecta).
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سارا مؤمنزاده, حسین جوینده, بهروز علیزاده به, and حسن برزگر
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YOGURT , *LACTOBACILLUS fermentum , *FERMENTED foods , *LACTULOSE , *REFRIGERATED storage , *SYNERESIS , *PROBIOTICS - Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of production of a functional half-fat synbiotic stirred yogurt using Panirak (Malva neglecta) and lactulose (as a prebiotic compound) with an acceptable physicochemical and sensory properties. To produce half-fat synbiotic stirred yogurt samples, Lactobacillus fermentum SL163-4 from a fermented food (Ashkardeh) was isolated and used as probiotic bacteria. Panirak at four levels (0, 5, 10, 15%) and lactulose at three levels (0, 1 and 2%) were used as prebiotic substances. Physicochemical and sensory properties of the yogurt samples were investigated during 21 days of refrigerated storage. Based on the results obtained from the data analysis, it was found that as the level of Panirak enhanced, pH increased and acidity decreased (p<0.05) while by increasing the amount of lactulose and with passing the storage time, pH decreased and acidity increased (p<0.05). Also, by increasing the amount of Panirak and lactulose and with passing the storage time, the extent of syneresis of the yogurt samples decreased (p<0.05). Based on the sensory results, it was found that by addition of Panirak up to 10% level, taste and acceptability of yogurt samples improved (p<0.05), but lactulose caused a significant reduction in these sensory attributes (p<0.05). Furthermore, there were no differences between yogurt samples containing 10 and 15% Panirak and samples having 0 and 1% lactulose. Therefore, according to the results obtained from this study, the use of 15% Panirak and 1% lactulose to produce a functional stirred yoghurt with an acceptable quality is recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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7. A network pharmacology approach to assess Reno-protective and -curative effects of methanolic extract of Malva neglecta Wallr in gentamicin induced renal toxicity rat model
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Uzma Saleem, Talha Rasool, Bashir Ahmad, Fareeha Anwar, and Sana Khalid
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Malva neglecta ,Network Pharmacology ,Gentamicin ,Silymarin ,Anti-oxidant property ,Pharmacy and materia medica ,RS1-441 - Abstract
Abstract The aim of present study was to explore protective and curative effects of Malve neglecta on kidneys. In silco study with network pharmacology was performed to find out potential target organs, genes and cellular cell lines which confirmed kidneys as target organ of phyto-constituents present in Malva neglecta extract. Gentamicin (40 mg/kg, i.p) was given to induce renal toxicity. Prophylactic study was performed with 300-, 600- and 900 mg/kg doses to find out nephro-protective and -curative effects and curative potential was evaluated at 900 mg/kg dose. Renal function biomarkers, blood urea, BUN, serum creatinine and uric acid, and oxidative stress measuring biomarkers, SOD, CAT, GSH and MDA levels in kidney homogenate were quantified at the end of study. Treatment groups showed decrease in blood urea, BUN, serum creatinine and uric acid levels dose dependently and curative group also showed decline in these biomarkers. SOD, CAT, GSH levels were increased and MDA level decreased in treatment groups significantly as compared to toxic control which revealed the role of oxidative stress in renal damage and anti-oxidant power of MN. Data suggested that use of MN along with drugs causing renal toxicity may prove beneficial due to its nephro- protective and curative effects.
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- 2022
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8. Ameliorating effect of Malva Neglecta on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia in diabetic rats
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Mohammad Saleem, Adeel Hussain, Muhammad Furqan Akhtar, Ammara Saleem, Saleha Sadeeqa, and Surriya Naheed
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Antidiabetic ,Malva neglecta ,Alloxan ,Hypolipidemic ,Alpha amylase ,Pharmacy and materia medica ,RS1-441 - Abstract
The plant, Malva neglecta wallr., is widely consumed for medicinal and nutritional purposes. The current study was carried out to assess the hypoglycemic and antihyperlipidemic potential of aqueous methanolic extract of M. neglecta. Chemical evaluation of the extract was performed by high pressure liquid chromatography. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was done in diabetic rats pre-exposed to 250, 500 and 750 mg/kg plant extract via the oral route. For hypoglycemic and biochemical study, the same therapy was administered to alloxan induced diabetic rats for 14 days. The standard control group received Glibenclamide (5 mg/kg). Ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid and other phenolic acids were detected and estimated in the extract. Administration of the plant extract significantly reduced blood glucose level in diabetic rats subjected to OGTT. The plant extract lowered the fasting blood glucose and alpha amylase, and prevented the damage to pancreas. It also corrected dyslipidemia in diabetic animals following 14 days therapy. Hence, this experimental study establishes the fact that M. neglecta exhibited significant antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic activities in alloxan induced diabetic rats.
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- 2021
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9. The Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activity of Malva neglecta Wallr. in Surgically Induced Endometriosis Model in Rats
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Esra Küpeli Akkol, Büşra Karpuz, Gizem Türkcanoğlu, Fatma Gül Coşgunçelebi, Hakkı Taştan, Michael Aschner, Anurag Khatkar, and Eduardo Sobarzo-Sánchez
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Malvaceae ,Malva neglecta ,cytokine ,endometriosis ,polyphenol ,quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
Leaves and aerial parts of Malva neglecta Wallr. have been traditionally used in Anatolia for the treatment of pain, inflammation, hemorrhoids, renal stones, constipation, and infertility. This study investigated the effects of M. neglecta leaves in a rat endometriosis model. The dried plant material was extracted with n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol, successively. Experimental endometriosis was surgically induced in six-week-old female, non-pregnant, Wistar albino rats by autotransplant of endometrial tissue to the abdominal wall. After twenty-eight days, rats were evaluated for a second laparotomy. Endometrial foci areas were assessed, and intraabdominal adhesions were scored. Rats were divided into five groups as control, n-hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol, and aqueous extracts, as well as reference. At the end of the treatment, all rats were sacrificed and endometriotic foci areas and intraabdominal adhesions were re-evaluated and compared with the previous findings. Moreover, peritoneal fluid was collected to detect tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, and cDNA synthesis, and a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test was done. The phytochemical content of the most active extract was determined using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Both endometrial volume and adhesion score decreased significantly in the group treated with methanol extract. In addition, significant decreases were observed in TNF-α, VEGF, and IL-6 levels in animals administered methanol extract. HPLC results showed that the activity caused by the methanol extract of M. neglecta was due to the polyphenols. Taken together, these novel findings indicate that M. neglecta may be a promising alternative for the treatment of endometriosis.
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- 2022
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10. استخراج عصاره خام از برگ گیاه پنیرک (Malva neglecta) و بررسی توانایی جذب رادیکال آزاد آن
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حسین جوینده and وحید سماواتی
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malva neglecta ,استخراج ,هیدروکلوئید ,ویژگی آنتی اکسیدانی ,رادیکال آزاد ,Food processing and manufacture ,TP368-456 - Abstract
در این تحقیق، تأثیر عوامل زمان، دما و نسبت حلال به ماده خشک در میزان عصاره خام استخراجی از برگ گیاه پنیرک گونهMalva neglecta مورد مطالعه قرار گرفت. برای این منظور از روش استخراج با آب داغ و زمان استخراج 1 تا 8 ساعت، دمای 50 تا 100 درجه سانتی گراد و نسبت حلال به ماده خشک 3 تا 30 میلی لیتر بر گرم استفاده گردید. از روش سطح پاسخ نیز جهت یافتن تأثیر متقابل فاکتورها و برآورد بهترین شرایط فرآیند به کمک طرح (BBD) Box-behnken با سه متغیر در سه سطح و 5 تکرار در نقطه مرکزی استفاده گردید. همچنین ویژگی جذب رادیکال های آزاد DPPH، هیدروکسی و سوپراکسید به کمک آزمون های شیمیایی بررسی شد. بهینه سازی بازده استخراج به کمک روش سطح پاسخ نشان داد که می توان با ترکیبی از زمان استخراج 6 ساعت، دمای استخراج 90 درجه سانتی گراد و نسبت حلال به ماده خشک 19، به بالاترین بازده استخراج عصاره خام (18/9 درصد) دست یافت. بهعلاوه، نتایج آزمون های شیمیایی نشان دادند که عصاره خام استخراجی دارای فعالیت قوی جذب رادیکال های آزاد DPPH، هیدروکسیل (OH) و سوپراکسید می باشد به طوری که توانایی جذب این رادیکال های آزاد توسط عصاره خام استخراجی بیشتر از آنتی اکسیدان طبیعی اسید آسکوربیک و مصنوعیBHT می باشد. براساس یافته های این پژوهش، ترکیبات استخراج شده از برگ های این گیاه می تواند به عنوان یک ترکیب آنتی اکسیدان و جاذب رادیکال آزاد معرفی شود و از آن در صنایع غذایی، دارویی و بهداشتی استفاده گردد.
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11. Evaluation of some Herbicides for Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Weed Control in Jiroft and Karaj
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ebrahim Mamnoie, Mohammad Reza Karami Nejad, Mohammad Hasan Rashed Mohassel, Parviz Shimi, and Ahmad Aeen
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Amaranthus spp. ,Convolvulus arvensis ,Datura stramonium ,Herbicide ,Malva neglecta ,Agriculture (General) ,S1-972 - Abstract
Introduction: Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an annual crop that belongs to the Solanaceae family. It contains abundant starch and ranks as the world’s fourth most important food crop, after maize, wheat and rice. It is one of most important crops in Iran. The total area under potato cultivation was 186 thousand hectares during 2011 and 2012. Weeds are one of the greatest limiting factors to efficient crop production. Application of herbicides is the key method of weed control in potato fields, both in the world and Iran. Herbicides that commonly are used for weed control in potato fields of Iran are metribuzin, paraquat, rimsulfuron, pendimethalin and sulfosulfuron. Materials and Methods: In order to study the effect of herbicides to control weeds of potato fields, field experiments were conducted at the Agricultural Research Center of Jiroft and Karaj. Plots were located on a sandy loam soil with a pH of 7.4 in Jiroft, and loamy soil with a pH of 7.7 in Karaj. The experiments were conducted during 2009-2010. Potato variety used in Jiroft was Santeh and Satina in Karaj. The experimental design was the randomized complete blocks design (RCBD), with four replications. Weed control treatments included paraquat (20% SL) at 3 lit/ha as early post- emergence, metribuzin (70% WP) at 750 gr/ha as preemergence, pendimethalin (33% EC) at 3 lit/ ha as preemergence, rimsulfuron (25% DF) at 60 gr/ha applied with adjuvant cytogate at 2.5% volume of water early post emergence, sulfosulfuron (75% DF) at 35 gr/ha (postemergence), metribuzin at 750 gr/h + rimsulfuron at 60 gr/ha with adjuvant cytogate at 2.5% volume of water, , metribuzin at 750 gr/ha+ pendimethalin at 3 lit/ ha, metribuzin at 750 gr/ha+ sulfosulfuron at 35 gr/ha, paraquat at 3 lit/ha + rimsulfuron at 60 gr/ha with adjuvant cytogate at 2.5% volume of water, paraquat at 3 lit/ha + pendimethalin at 3 lit/ha, paraquat at 3 lit/ha + sulfosulfuron at 35 gr/ha and hand weeding. Each plot was 4 m wide and 8 m long with 4 rows and 75 cm distance among rows. Density and dry weight of weeds and potato yield were recorded. Results and Discussion: Results indicated that 6 broadleaf weeds were dominant in the fields included prostrate pigweed (Amaranthus blitoides), bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), malva (Malva neglecta) in Jiroft, and red rooted pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus), datura (Datura stramonium), bladder hibiscus (Hibiscus trionum) in Karaj. Visual observation confirmed that the most weeds were effectively controlled using herbicide treatments. The statistical analysis of the data revealed that the herbicides applied for weed control in potato have significantly decreased weed density and dry weight. The lowest weed density and dry weightof prostrate pigweed were observed in plots treated with paraquat + rimsulfuron. This treatment reduced density and dry weight of prostrate pigweed by 70% and 69% in Jiroft. However, Red rooted pigweed was controlled better than prostrate pigweed in Karaj. All treatments of mixed herbicides reduced density and dry weight of red rooted pigweed by 100% in Karaj. Maximum control of bindweed was obtained with metribuzin + rimsulfuron. This treatment reduced density and dry weight of bindweed by 35 % in Jiroft. The highest control of malva was achieved with metribuzin plus rimsulfuron in Jiroft. This treatment reduced density and biomass of malva by 61 and 56%, respectively. The best control of datura was obtained with paraquat plus rimsulfuron in Karaj. This treatment reduced datura biomass by 98%. Maximum control of bladder hibiscus was obtained with paraquat plus rimsulfuronin which dry weight was reduced by 98%. The highest potato yield (48 ton/ha) was obtained by application of metribuzin plus rimsulfuron in Jiroft. Potato yield was also increased with this treatment by 40%. The least potato yield (32 ton/ha) was obtained with pendimethalin in Jiroft. The maximum potato yield (32 ton/ha) was obtained by application of paraquat plus rimsulfuron and paraquat plus pendimethalin in Karaj, and minimum potato yields were obtained by application of sulfosulfuron and pendimethalin. Conclusion: Results of both years and locations showed that application of herbicide mixture improved weed control and potato yields. Pendimethalin and rimsulfuron are suitable alternatives for herbicide rotations in potato fields and can replace metribuzin and paraquat.
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12. Assessment of Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory And Anti-Pyretic Activities of Malva Neglecta Wallr. In Animal Model
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Muhammad Imran Qadir, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, and Rahma Hamayun
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Animal model ,Traditional medicine ,biology ,business.industry ,medicine.drug_class ,Analgesic ,Medicine ,Malva neglecta ,Anti pyretic ,Plant Science ,business ,biology.organism_classification ,Anti-inflammatory - Abstract
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic activities of n-hexane and aqueous ethanolic extracts of Malva neglecta in Swiss albino mice was evaluated. For each activity, the mice were divided into 4 groups: Group 1 served as control, Groups 2 and 3 were given n-hexane and aqueous ethanol extracts, respectively whereas Group 4 was treated with the standard drug. Analgesic activity was evaluated against acetic acid induced writhing, Eddy's hot plate method, and Formalin induced paw licking. Anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by carrageenan-induced paw edema. The extracts were also examined for their anti-pyretic activities against yeast-induced pyrexia. Results showed that the n-hexane (p < 0.05) and aqueous ethanolic (p < 0.005) extracts of M. neglecta exhibited analgesic activity by reducing acetic acid-induced writhing, mean reaction time on hot plate model and formalin-induced paw licking in mice as compared to the control. The n-hexane extract (p < 0.05) as well as aqueous ethanolic (p < 0.005) extracts produced significant antiinflammatory activity as compared to the control. Both the n-hexane and aqueous ethanolic extracts revealed significant antipyretic activity (p < 0.005 and p < 0.05, respectively) in mice model. The results of the present study demonstrated that the n-hexane and aqueous ethanol extracts of M. neglecta possess analgesic, antiinflammatory and anti-pyretic activities. Bangladesh J. Bot. 50(3): 577-583, 2021 (September)
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- 2021
13. Arsenic contribution of poultry manure towards soils and food plants contamination and associated cancer risk in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Tasneem Sarwar, Jian-Qiang Su, Shahla Nazneen, Sardar Khan, Juma Muhammad, Alamgir Khan, and Ping Xu
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Environmental Engineering ,biology ,Health risk assessment ,business.industry ,Mentha arvensis ,food and beverages ,General Medicine ,biology.organism_classification ,Food safety ,Manure ,Soil contamination ,Toxicology ,Geochemistry and Petrology ,Agriculture ,Environmental Chemistry ,Ingestion ,Malva neglecta ,business ,General Environmental Science ,Water Science and Technology - Abstract
Exposure to high level of arsenic (As) through the ingestion of contaminated soil, dust and food plants can pose health risk to humans. This study investigates the total arsenic (As), arsenobetaine (AsB), monomethylarsenate (MMA), dimethylarsenate (DMA), arsenite (As3+) and arsenate (As5+) concentrations in poultry feed, manure, agricultural soils and food plants collected from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. The total mean As concentrations in the edible parts of food plants ranged from 0.096 mg kg−1 to 1.25 mg kg−1 with percentile (P) values (P25-0.039, P50-0.0765, P75-0.165 1 mg kg−1 to P25-0.95, P50-1.23, P75-1.6 1 mg kg−1) and exceeded the food safety limit (0.1 mg kg−1) of Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) in all plant species except Pisum sativum (pea) and Mentha arvensis (mint). The risk to human health was assessed through the average daily intake (ADI), hazards quotient (HQ), health risk index (HRI) and lifetime cancer risk (LTCR). The highest average daily intake of As via the ingestion of Malva neglecta (mallow, a leafy plant) was observed for adults and children. The ADI for adults and children (2.36 × 10−4 mg kg−1 day−1 and 6.33 × 10−4 mg kg−1 day−1) was about 13% and 5%, respectively, of the Bench Mark Dose Limit (BMDL0.5) of 3.00 × 10−3 mg kg−1 day−1 set by WHO. The HRI was 3 times more in the children (2.1) than the adults (0.79), posing non-cancer health risks (health risk index > 1) for children. The LTCR values were slightly higher (1.53 × 10−4) relative to USEPA and WHO limits (1 × 10−6 to 1 × 10−4) for children whereas a minimal cancer risk was observed for adults via consumption of selected food plants. The results showed that poultry manure can contaminate food plants that may lead to cancer and non-cancer risks in agricultural areas, Pakistan. Thus, it is important to minimize As concentration in poultry feed to safeguard human health and environment from adverse effects.
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- 2021
14. Neuroprotective potential of Malva neglecta is mediated via down-regulation of cholinesterase and modulation of oxidative stress markers
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Rubina Akhtar, Zunera Chaudary, Muhammad Ayaz, Muhammad Ajmal Shah, Bashir Ahmad, Uzma Saleem, and Fareeha Anwar
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Male ,0301 basic medicine ,Aché ,Down-Regulation ,Pharmacology ,medicine.disease_cause ,Biochemistry ,Neuroprotection ,03 medical and health sciences ,Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Cognition ,0302 clinical medicine ,Alzheimer Disease ,medicine ,Animals ,Cholinesterases ,Rats, Wistar ,Maze Learning ,Cholinesterase ,Malva ,biology ,Plant Extracts ,Superoxide Dismutase ,business.industry ,Glutathione ,medicine.disease ,biology.organism_classification ,language.human_language ,Rats ,Oxidative Stress ,Neuroprotective Agents ,030104 developmental biology ,chemistry ,biology.protein ,language ,Malva neglecta ,Female ,Neurology (clinical) ,Alzheimer's disease ,business ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Oxidative stress ,Acetylcholine ,medicine.drug - Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease affects daily routine due to loss of memory and decline in cognition. In vitro data showed acetylcholine esterase inhibition activity of Malva neglecta but no in vivo evidence is available. The current study aims to investigate the anti-Alzheimer’s activity of Malva neglecta methanolic extract in the AlCl3-induced Alzheimer disease rats’ model. Thirty Wistar rats were divided into six groups and respective doses were given orally for 21 days. Behavioural observations were recorded and biochemical analysis was performed on brain homogenate. Improvement in memory and cognition was noted in treated rats as compared to disease control. A dose-dependent decrease (0.530 ± 0.009 at 200 mg/kg, 0.212 ± 0.007 at 400 mg/kg, 0.173 ± 0.005 at 600 mg/kg) in AChE activity was noted in the treatment groups with reference to disease control value (1.572 ± 0.013). This decrease in AChE activity is linked with an increase in acetylcholine in the brain which plays a key role in retaining memory. Oxidative stress biomarkers; GSH (66.77 ± 0.01 at 600 mg/kg), SOD (26.60 ± 0.10 at 600 mg/kg), CAT (21.46 ± 0.01 at 600 mg/kg) levels were increased with a decrease in MDA (103.33 ±0.49 at 600 mg/kg) level in a dose-dependently manner in the treatment groups as compared to disease control respective values. It is concluded that Malva neglecta could ameliorate Alzheimer’s symptoms possibly by decreasing AChE activity and oxidative stress.
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- 2021
15. Study on genetic diversity between Malva l. (Malvaceae): A high value medicinal plant using SCoT molecular markers
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Huixing Li, Haiyan Yu, Hamarashid Sahar Hussein, and Xiancai Zeng
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Genetic diversity ,malva ,biology ,species identification ,scot (start codon targeted) ,Malva sylvestris ,food and beverages ,Plant Science ,QH426-470 ,biology.organism_classification ,Taxon ,Malva ,Genus ,Genetic structure ,Botany ,morphology ,Genetics ,Malva neglecta ,Medicinal plants ,medicinal plants - Abstract
The Malva L. genus, popularly known as mallow, grows spontaneously in almost all of Europe and the Mediterranean region. The Malva genus has 25-40 species and it can be considered as an annual and/or biannual herb. This genus contains species that reveal therapeutic properties and are mostly important in medicine and the functional food industry. Therefore, due to the importance of these plant species, we performed a combination of morphological and molecular data for this species. For this study, we used 97 randomly collected plants from seven species in 7 provinces. According to the SCoT markers analysis, Malva sylvestris and Malva aegyptia had the lowest similarity and the species of Malva neglecta and Malva vericillata had the highest similarity. The aims of present study are: 1) can SCoT markers identify Malva species, 2) what is the genetic structure of these taxa in Iran, and 3) to investigate the species inter-relationship? The present study revealed that combination of morphological and SCoT data can identify the species.
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- 2021
16. Chemical Profile of Malva Neglecta and Malvella Sherardiana by LCMS/ MS, GC/MS and Their Anticholinesterase, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties With Aflatoxin-Contents.
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Haşimi, Nesrin, Ertaş, Abdulselam, Oral, Elif Varhan, Alkan, Hüseyin, Boğa, Mehmet, Yılmaz, Mustafa Abdullah, Yener, İsmail, Gazioğlu, Işıl, Özaslan, Cumali, Akdeniz, Mehmet, and Kolak, Ufuk
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The purpose of the present work was to determine the phenolic and the fatty acids profiles by LC-MS/MS and GC/MS with their antioxidant, anticholinesterase and antimicrobial activities, and aflatoxin contents of Malva neglecta and Malvella sherardiana. The phenolic contents of M. neglecta and M. sherardiana were determined by LC-MS/MS. Malic and 4-OH benzoic acids were found to be the most abundant compounds in M. neglecta and M. sherardiana, respectively. On the other hand, essential oil and fatty acid compositions were determined by GC/MS analysis. The methanol extracts of the plants showed the highest effect in all antioxidant assays in this study. The methanol extract of M. neglecta showed the highest activity among the petroleum ether, acetone, methanol and water extracts against acetyl- and butyryl-cholinesterase enzymes (53.68% and 63.95% inhibition ratio, respectively). The acetone extracts of M. neglacta and M. sherardiana exhibited moderate activity against C. albicans with 18 and 17 mm inhibion zone diameter, respectively. The results of the present study is also showed that the M. neglecta and M. sherardiana can also be used as a food source due to its high phenolic acid content and good antioxidant property. Also, the samples were aflatoxin free. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Determination of the nutritional and seed properties of some wild edible plants consumed as vegetable in the Middle Black Sea Region of Turkey.
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Kibar, Beyhan and Kibar, Hakan
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This study was carried out to determine the some nutritional and seed properties of three wild edible plants, namely, Malva neglecta (common mallow), Polygonum cognatum (knotweed) and Trachystemon orientalis (Abraham-Isaac-Jacob), consumed as vegetable in the Middle Black Sea Region of Turkey. In this study, the plants were collected from five different localities in four different provinces (Amasya, Ordu, Samsun and Tokat) of the region. As a result, the nutritional and seed properties of wild edible plants varied considerably depending on the species and locality. Nutritional analysis showed that the wild edible plants contained important levels of protein (15.71 to 19.96%), potassium (1219.19–1867.47 mg/100 g), phosphorus (56.89–195.86 mg/100 g), calcium (282.96–688.32 mg/100 g) and magnesium (112.54–165.79 mg/100 g). The length, width, thickness, geometric mean diameter, sphericity, surface area, volume, 1000 seed weight and bulk density of wild edible plant seeds varied from 1.71 to 3.11 mm, 1.37 to 1.83 mm, 1.00 to 1.61 mm, 1.41 to 2.06 mm, 0.60 to 0.85, 6.27 to 13.29 mm 2 , 1.20 to 3.17 mm 3 , 1.40 to 3.41 g and 532.3 to 680.9 kg/m 3 , respectively. The germination rate and mean germination time of seeds changed from 36.33 to 64.67% and 7.00 to 12.67 day, respectively. The results clearly revealed that these wild plants had important nutritional properties. Thus, these wild plant species could serve as good and cheap food sources in human diet. Additionally, the findings of this study may provide useful information on nutritional composition and seed properties of these wild plants for researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Traditional wild vegetables gathered by four religious groups in Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North-West Pakistan
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Wahid Hussain, Wajid Hussain, Andrea Pieroni, Wasim Abbas, Lal Badshah, and Kamal Hussain
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0106 biological sciences ,0301 basic medicine ,Food security ,business.industry ,Foraging ,Plant Science ,Biology ,biology.organism_classification ,01 natural sciences ,03 medical and health sciences ,030104 developmental biology ,Agriculture ,Ethnobotany ,Genetics ,Tribe ,Kinship ,Malva neglecta ,Traditional knowledge ,Socioeconomics ,business ,Agronomy and Crop Science ,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics ,010606 plant biology & botany - Abstract
Studying how traditional knowledge regarding wild food plants and particularly wild vegetables changes over time and space is crucial for understanding which socio-ecological variables may have an influence on traditional foraging behaviors. Recent work has found that religious affiliation may play a central role since, in specific cultural contexts, religion shapes kinship relations and consequently the vertical transmission of traditional knowledge and practices. In order to further test this hypothesis, a field ethnobotanical study specifically focusing on wild vegetables was conducted among four religious communities (Shias, Sunnis, Christians, and Sikhs) in Kurram District, North-West Pakistan. Results show that a remarkable bio-cultural heritage comprising fifty-five folk wild food taxa survives today; most of the wild plants were however quoted by few informants, suggesting that this traditional knowledge system is possibly under threat. More than the half of the quoted wild vegetables were not yet reported so far in the Pakistan wild food ethnobotanical literature. The most commonly gathered wild vegetables were Amaranthus viridis L., Margarospermum officinale L., Malva neglecta Wallr., Portulaca oleracea L., and Rumex dentatus L. Most of the recorded wild vegetables were quoted by Shia and, to less extent, by Sunni community members, while Christians and Sikhs showed an extremely restricted wild plant food repertoire. These differences may be related to the different history and socio-economic conditions of the considered religious groups, to geographical/ecological factors and probably to the very specific origin of the Shia groups (Turi tribe) of the region, which moved from Western Asia a few centuries ago. Moreover, a remarkable portion of the quoted wild vegetables are perceived to have specific medicinal properties. A serious reconsideration of the recorded wild food plant resources, especially also within educational platforms, could be crucial for fostering culturally-appropriate food security strategies in marginal areas of Pakistan.
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- 2020
19. The effects of Behbahan cement factory activity on the absorption of some nutrients and biochemical responses in herbaceous plants Sinapis arvensis, Malva neglecta and Bromus tectorum
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Maryam Masoudizadeh, Saadat Rastegarzadeh, and Parzhak Zoufan
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tolerance ,biology ,Chemistry ,Cement factory ,air pollution ,food and beverages ,Herbaceous plant ,Bromus tectorum ,biology.organism_classification ,herbaceous plants ,Nutrient ,lcsh:Biology (General) ,Botany ,Malva neglecta ,biochemical parameters ,Sinapis arvensis ,Absorption (electromagnetic radiation) ,nutrients accumulation ,lcsh:QH301-705.5 - Abstract
The cement production activities leads to the release of different pollutants into the environment. This research was conducted to study the effects of dust particles released by Behbahan cement factory on the absorption of some nutrient elements and biochemical parameters in dominant herbaceous species grown in this area, including Bromus tectorum, Malva neglecta and Sinapis arvensis. Plant samples were transferred to the laboratory. Then, the concentrations of some nutrient elements, such as Fe, Cu, Zn, K, Mn, P and N, were assayed in plant and soil samples. Moreover, some biochemical parameters, such as photosynthetic pigments, total protein, soluble carbohydrates, proline, relative water content, leaf pH total ascorbate and air pollution tolerance indexes (APTI), were evaluated. Based on these results, it is supposed that three plant species are tolerant to air pollution with an APTI higher than 16. In addition, it seems that the dust released by the cement factory has not led to a toxic accumulation of the elements in the studied plants. The deficiency of Mn and P was determined for three plant species. On the basis of biochemical analysis, it is supposed that these plant species possibly use different strategies to tolerate the pollutants in this area.
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20. Development and Validation of Analytical Method for Determination of an Important Flavonoid in Malva neglecta
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Mohd. Imran, Naira Nayeem Akmal, and Mohammad Ali Mujtaba
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chemistry.chemical_classification ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Chromatography ,biology ,Correlation coefficient ,chemistry ,Calibration curve ,Flavonoid ,Malva neglecta ,biology.organism_classification ,Hplc method ,Quercetin ,Mathematics - Abstract
Development of genuine and dependable analytical methods which profile marker phytoconstituents in an extract containing a mixture of several components is a challenging task. A simple, rapid, precise, and reliable HPLC method was developed for quantification of quercetin from the methanolic extract of Malva neglecta. The estimation was carried out using Phenomenex Gemini-NX-5 µm C18 .The parameters considered for validation were accuracy, precision, linearity and robustness. The calibration curve was found to be linear in a concentration range of 20–100 μg/mL.The correlation coefficient was r2=0.9996. The % average recovery of quercetin was found to be in the range of 99.82 to 100.52% which was within the acceptance criterion indicating the accuracy of the method. The results of the robustness study indicated that there is no influence of minor changes. The developed and validated method can be successfully used for the determination of quercetin in Malva neglecta; thereby helping in authentication and quality control of this plant.
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- 2019
21. Ameliorating effect of Malva Neglecta on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia in diabetic rats
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Surriya Naheed, Ammara Saleem, Adeel Hussain, Mohammad Saleem, Muhammad Furqan Akhtar, and Saleha Sadeeqa
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biology ,Traditional medicine ,business.industry ,Malva neglecta ,medicine.disease ,biology.organism_classification ,Alpha amylase ,RS1-441 ,Hypolipidemic ,Pharmacy and materia medica ,Antidiabetic ,Hyperlipidemia ,Alloxan ,medicine ,business - Abstract
The plant, Malva neglecta wallr., is widely consumed for medicinal and nutritional purposes. The current study was carried out to assess the hypoglycemic and antihyperlipidemic potential of aqueous methanolic extract of M. neglecta. Chemical evaluation of the extract was performed by high pressure liquid chromatography. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was done in diabetic rats pre-exposed to 250, 500 and 750 mg/kg plant extract via the oral route. For hypoglycemic and biochemical study, the same therapy was administered to alloxan induced diabetic rats for 14 days. The standard control group received Glibenclamide (5 mg/kg). Ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid and other phenolic acids were detected and estimated in the extract. Administration of the plant extract significantly reduced blood glucose level in diabetic rats subjected to OGTT. The plant extract lowered the fasting blood glucose and alpha amylase, and prevented the damage to pancreas. It also corrected dyslipidemia in diabetic animals following 14 days therapy. Hence, this experimental study establishes the fact that M. neglecta exhibited significant antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic activities in alloxan induced diabetic rats.
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- 2021
22. Quality Control of Gamma Irradiated Dwarf Mallow (Malva neglectaWallr.) Based on Color, Organic Acids, Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Parameters.
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Pinela, José, Barros, Lillian, Antonio, Amilcar L., Carvalho, Ana Maria, Oliveira, M. Beatriz P. P., and Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R.
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This study addresses the effects of gamma irradiation (1, 5 and 8 kGy) on color, organic acids, total phenolics, total flavonoids, and antioxidant activity of dwarf mallow (Malva neglectaWallr.). Organic acids were analyzed by ultra fast liquid chromatography (UFLC) coupled to a photodiode array (PDA) detector. Total phenolics and flavonoids were measured by the Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminium chloride colorimetric methods, respectively. The antioxidant activity was evaluated based on the DPPH• scavenging activity, reducing power, β-carotene bleaching inhibition and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) formation inhibition. Analyses were performed in the non-irradiated and irradiated plant material, as well as in decoctions obtained from the same samples. The total amounts of organic acids and phenolics recorded in decocted extracts were always higher than those found in the plant material or hydromethanolic extracts, respectively. The DPPH• scavenging activity and reducing power were also higher in decocted extracts. The assayed irradiation doses affected differently the organic acids profile. The levels of total phenolics and flavonoids were lower in the hydromethanolic extracts prepared from samples irradiated at 1 kGy (dose that induced color changes) and in decocted extracts prepared from those irradiated at 8 kGy. The last samples also showed a lower antioxidant activity. In turn, irradiation at 5 kGy favored the amounts of total phenolics and flavonoids. Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of the effects of irradiation in indicators of dwarf mallow quality, and highlighted the decoctions for its antioxidant properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Spectral reflectance characteristics to distinguish Malva neglecta in wheat (Triticum aestivum)
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RAMANJIT KAUR and MANPREET JAIDKA
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Grain yield ,Malva neglecta ,NDVI ,Radiance Ratio ,Remote Sensing ,Triticum aestivum ,Agriculture - Abstract
A field experiment was carried out to distinguishing Malva neglecta from wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) crop based on their spectral reflectance characteristics through remote sensing during rabi seasons of 2010-11and 2011-12. The investigation consists of six treatments each having different population levels of Malva neglecta, viz. 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 plants/m2 and a treatment having pure population or solid stand of Malva neglecta. The results indicated a decreasing trend in effective tillers, number of grains/ear, 1000-grain weight and grain yield of wheat with increasing population densities of Malva neglecta from 3 to 12 plants/m2. Highest grain yield of wheat (5.75 tonnes/ha) was recorded under pure wheat treatment (solid stand) and lowest grain yield (3.24 tonnes/ha) was recorded in treatment having 12 plants of Malva neglecta/m2. Higher radiance ratio and NDVI values were recorded in pure wheat treatment and minimum in pure weed treatment. It was observed that by using radiance ratio and NDVI, pure wheat can be distinguished from pure populations of Malva neglecta after 30 DAS and remain distinguished up to 120 DAS and different levels of weed population can be discriminated amongst themselves from 60 DAS onwards. From the study it was concluded that remote sensing technology can be used for identification of different weed species and their infestations in field crops. Weed prescription maps can be prepared with Geographic Information System (GIS), on the basis of which farmers can be advised to take the preventive control measures.
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24. TUGMACHAGUL (MALVA) TURKUMI O'SIMLIKLARINING BOTANIK TAVSIFI VA AMALIY AHAMIYATI
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Muxtasar Muhammadjon Qizi Ergasheva
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gulkosacha ,turkum ,ginetsey ,Malva bucharica ,Tugmachagul (Malva) ,aktinomorf ,Malva neglecta ,Malva silvestris ,yong„oq meva ,Malva mauritana ,kanop - Abstract
Gulxayridoshlar oilasining vakilli hisoblangan tugmachagul turkumi vakillarini yer yuzining ko„pgina mintaqalarida uchratishimiz mumkin. Ularning barchasi o„zining morfologik tuzilishi va amaliy ahamiyatining turlicha ekanligi bilan farqlanadi. Tugmachagul turkumi sug„oriladigan va bahorikor yerlarda keng tarqalgan bo„lib, begona o„t sifatida o„sadi. Aprel sentyabr oylarida gullab meva beradi. Bu oila vakillari 5 qismli kosachasi va 5 ta barglari borliligi bilan ajralib turadi. O„zbekistonda uning Malva neglecta, M. mauritana, M. silvestris, M.bucharica singari turlari keng tarqalgan. Ushbu maqolada bu va boshqa mintaqalarda keng tarqalgan turkum vakillari keltirilgan
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25. Malva neglecta Wallr. Malvaceae
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Hammand Ahmad Jan, Maroof Ali Turi, Ripu M. Kunwar, Rainer W. Bussmann, and Narel Y. Paniagua-Zambrana
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Geography ,biology ,Botany ,Malva neglecta ,biology.organism_classification ,Malvaceae - Published
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26. Quality Control of Gamma Irradiated Dwarf Mallow (Malva neglecta Wallr.) Based on Color, Organic Acids, Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Parameters
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José Pinela, Lillian Barros, Amilcar L. Antonio, Ana Maria Carvalho, M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira, and Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira
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Malva neglecta ,ionizing radiation ,color parameters ,organic acids ,antioxidant activity ,decoction ,quality control ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
This study addresses the effects of gamma irradiation (1, 5 and 8 kGy) on color, organic acids, total phenolics, total flavonoids, and antioxidant activity of dwarf mallow (Malva neglecta Wallr.). Organic acids were analyzed by ultra fast liquid chromatography (UFLC) coupled to a photodiode array (PDA) detector. Total phenolics and flavonoids were measured by the Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminium chloride colorimetric methods, respectively. The antioxidant activity was evaluated based on the DPPH• scavenging activity, reducing power, β-carotene bleaching inhibition and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) formation inhibition. Analyses were performed in the non-irradiated and irradiated plant material, as well as in decoctions obtained from the same samples. The total amounts of organic acids and phenolics recorded in decocted extracts were always higher than those found in the plant material or hydromethanolic extracts, respectively. The DPPH• scavenging activity and reducing power were also higher in decocted extracts. The assayed irradiation doses affected differently the organic acids profile. The levels of total phenolics and flavonoids were lower in the hydromethanolic extracts prepared from samples irradiated at 1 kGy (dose that induced color changes) and in decocted extracts prepared from those irradiated at 8 kGy. The last samples also showed a lower antioxidant activity. In turn, irradiation at 5 kGy favored the amounts of total phenolics and flavonoids. Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of the effects of irradiation in indicators of dwarf mallow quality, and highlighted the decoctions for its antioxidant properties.
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27. An automatic visible-range video weed detection, segmentation and classification prototype in potato field
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Sajad Sabzi, Yousef Abbaspour-Gilandeh, and Juan Ignacio Arribas
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0301 basic medicine ,Machine vision ,Agricultural engineering ,Plant competition ,HSL and HSV ,Horticulture ,Color space ,Article ,Food science ,Agricultural soil science ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Computer engineering ,Food engineering ,Agricultural technology ,lcsh:Social sciences (General) ,lcsh:Science (General) ,Hue ,Mathematics ,Computational intelligence ,Multidisciplinary ,biology ,business.industry ,Video processing ,Pattern recognition ,Agriculture ,Computer simulation ,Classification ,biology.organism_classification ,Site-specific spraying ,Meta-heuristic algorithms ,030104 developmental biology ,Chrominance ,Malva neglecta ,lcsh:H1-99 ,Artificial intelligence ,Weed ,business ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,lcsh:Q1-390 - Abstract
Weeds might be defined as destructive plants that grow and compete with agricultural crops in order to achieve water and nutrients. Uniform spray of herbicides is nowadays a common cause in crops poisoning, environment pollution and high cost of herbicide consumption. Site-specific spraying is a possible solution for the problems that occur with uniform spray in fields. For this reason, a machine vision prototype is proposed in this study based on video processing and meta-heuristic classifiers for online identification and classification of Marfona potato plant (Solanum tuberosum) and 4299 samples from five weed plant varieties: Malva neglecta (mallow), Portulaca oleracea (purslane), Chenopodium album L (lamb's quarters), Secale cereale L (rye) and Xanthium strumarium (coklebur). In order to properly train the machine vision system, various videos taken from two Marfona potato fields within a surface of six hectares are used. After extraction of texture features based on the gray level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM), color features, spectral descriptors of texture, moment invariants and shape features, six effective discriminant features were selected: the standard deviation of saturation (S) component in HSV color space, difference of first and seventh moment invariants, mean value of hue component (H) in HSI color space, area to length ratio, average blue-difference chrominance (Cb) component in YCbCr color space and standard deviation of in-phase (I) component in YIQ color space. Classification results show a high accuracy of 98% correct classification rate (CCR) over the test set, being able to properly identify potato plant from previously mentioned five different weed varieties. Finally, the machine vision prototype was tested in field under real conditions and was able to properly detect, segment and classify weed from potato plant at a speed of up to 0.15 m/s., Agriculture; Computational intelligence; Computer simulation; Video processing; Computer engineering; Food science; Food engineering; Agricultural engineering; Agricultural soil science; Agricultural technology; Horticulture; Video processing.; Plant competition; Meta-heuristic algorithms; Classification; Site-specific spraying; Machine vision.
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28. Weed control of glufosinate, oxyfluorfen, and paraquat as affected by the application time of day
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Akbar Aliverdi, Behzad Emami-Namivandi, and Goudarz Ahmadvand
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photodynamic herbicide ,biology ,QH301-705.5 ,Physiology ,Chenopodium ,Botany ,Plant Science ,biology.organism_classification ,Weed control ,Biochemistry ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Horticulture ,contact herbicide ,Paraquat ,chemistry ,Glufosinate ,Dry weight ,QK1-989 ,Malva neglecta ,foliage desiccation ,Biology (General) ,Weed ,Desiccation ,Agronomy and Crop Science - Abstract
Background: The application of appropriately timed herbicide is an affordable approach to optimize the activity of herbicides. Objective: The study aims to determine the best night-time to apply glufosinate, oxyfluorfen, and paraquat with emphasis on the role of the period of dark exposure after herbicide application. Methods: The study was conducted at two fields in Iran, the fresh weight: dry weight (FW/DW) ratio of five weed species treated with glufosinate, oxyfluorfen, and paraquat at 0.5x and 1x of labeled doses after sunset or before sunrise was assessed. Results: The application time-of-day effect for tested herbicides was affected by application dose of herbicide and was more pronounced when the herbicides were applied at the 0.5x as compared to at the 1x. In 14 out of 18 cases, foliage tissues were more desiccated with the sunset applications of herbicides at the 0.5x than with the sunrise applications. When applications were made after sunset, an increased foliage tissues desiccation of Chenopodium album L. treated with paraquat (29.6%) in field 1 and C. album treated with glufosinate (27.2%) or paraquat (23.7%), and Malva neglecta Wallr. treated with glufosinate (21.6%) or oxyfluorfen (31.6%) in field 2 was detected by increasing the dose from 0.5x to 1x. Except 4 out of 18 cases, the herbicides applied either at the 0.5x after sunset or at the 1x before sunrise resulted in similar FW/DW ratio in all weed species. Conclusions: If contact herbicides are used at night-time after sunset, it is possible to take advantage of their reduced doses.
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- 2020
29. Wild edible plants in Yeşilli (Mardin-Turkey), a multicultural area
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Yeter Yeşil, Bahattin Yılmaz, and Mahmut Çelik
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Adult ,Male ,0106 biological sciences ,Cultural Studies ,Health (social science) ,Adolescent ,Turkey ,Onopordum ,ved/biology.organism_classification_rank.species ,Ethnobotany ,Biology ,01 natural sciences ,Young Adult ,Yeşilli ,Draba ,lcsh:Botany ,Vegetables ,Botany ,Humans ,Mardin ,Medicinal plants ,Endemism ,Cultural Importance index ,Notobasis syriaca ,ved/biology ,Research ,Wild edible plants ,lcsh:Other systems of medicine ,Fabaceae ,Middle Aged ,lcsh:RZ201-999 ,biology.organism_classification ,lcsh:QK1-989 ,0104 chemical sciences ,010404 medicinal & biomolecular chemistry ,Knowledge ,Complementary and alternative medicine ,Fruit ,Malva neglecta ,Female ,Plants, Edible ,General Agricultural and Biological Sciences ,010606 plant biology & botany - Abstract
Background The Yeşilli district (Mardin) is located in the southeastern of Turkey and hosts different cultures. The objective of this study was to record the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used by indigenous people in Yeşilli, where no ethnobotanical studies have been conducted previously. Methods An ethnobotanical study was carried out in Yeşilli district in March 2017–March 2019 to document the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants. The data were collected by interviewing 62 informants. Additionally, the data were analysed based on the cultural importance index (CI) and factor informant consensus (FİC) to determine the cultural significance of wild edible plants and knowledge of wild edible plants among the informants. Results We documented 74 wild edible taxa belonging to 31 families and 57 genera in the present study. The richness of the wild edible taxa was highest for vegetables (46 taxa), followed by medicinal plants (17 taxa) and fruit (14 taxa). The most important families were Asteraceae (ten taxa), Rosaceae (seven taxa) and Fabaceae (six taxa). The most culturally important taxa (based on the CI index) were Ficus carica subsp. carica, Lepidium draba, Anchusa strigosa, Rhus coriaria, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Sinapis alba, Gundelia tournefortii, Notobasis syriaca, Onopordum carduchorum, Malva neglecta, Mentha longifolia, Juglans regia and Urtica dioica. The maximum number of use reports was recorded for vegetables (1011). The factor informant consensus index (Fic) varied between 0.95 and 0.98 for preserved vegetables, beverages and spices and processed fruits have the highest Fic (0.99). We reported for the first time the ethnobotanical usage of 12 taxa as food. We also recorded the use of Allium wendelboanum, an endemic species in the study area. Conclusion The obtained data were compared with data from other wild edible and ethnobotanical studies conducted in Turkey and particularly those conducted in eastern Turkey. Furthermore, the data were compared with data from studies conducted in the bordering countries of Iraq and Armenia. The present study reflects the cultural diversity of the region, and it is necessary to conduct more studies since it is thought that this diversity will contribute to the economy. This study will enable the traditional use of wild plants as food sources to be passed on to future generations.
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30. Isolation of Alkaloids, Saponins and Tannins from Plants
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Hitesh Solanki and Babita Kumari
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chemistry.chemical_classification ,biology ,Traditional medicine ,ved/biology ,Alkaloid ,ved/biology.organism_classification_rank.species ,Saponin ,biology.organism_classification ,chemistry ,Phytochemical ,Plant species ,Tannin ,Malva neglecta ,Chenopodium vulvaria ,Oxalis debilis - Abstract
Current study involves the detection and estimation of alkaloids, saponins and tannins in the 3 plant species vis., Oxalis debilis, Chenopodium vulvaria and Malva neglecta were taken as sample study. All the selected plant samples were brought to the labortary of university and were oven dried at 70°C. Following standard method of Eluyode and Alabithe, detection and estimation of alkaloid, saponin and tannin was carried out. The results showed variation in all the plant species of 3 families containing different concentration of alkaloids, saponins and tannins. The study symbolise the variation along with the level and concentration of alkaloids, saponins and tannins..
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31. Isolation of phytochemicals from Malva neglecta Wallr and their quantum chemical, molecular docking exploration as active drugs against COVID-19
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Tanwir Khaliq, Muhammad Asim Raza Basra, Mohamed Hussien, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Noreen Khalid, Ahmad Irfan, Mohsin Shahzad, Muhammad Abdul Qayyum, Mohammed A. Assiri, Muhammad Imran, Riaz Hussain, and Asma Tufail Shah
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Protease ,biology ,Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ,SARS-CoV-2 ,Chemistry ,medicine.medical_treatment ,food and beverages ,General Chemistry ,Favipiravir ,medicine.disease_cause ,biology.organism_classification ,Biochemistry ,Docking (molecular) ,Polyphenol ,Molecular descriptor ,Molecular docking ,medicine ,Malva neglecta ,Original Article ,Antiviral ,Ionization potential ,QD1-999 ,Coronavirus - Abstract
The Covid-19 pandemics caused by SARS-CoV-19, and the inadequacy of targeted medications, compelled scientists to seek new antiviral drugs. We present our current understanding of plant extracts containing polyphenols that inhibit Covid-19. Natural phytochemicals (polyphenols) derived from plants have the potential to establish research using extracts and/or individual compounds in the treatment and prevention of coronavirus. The polyphenolic drugs (antivirus) capable of inhibiting the coronavirus protein, that are vital for infection and virus replication. The benefit of phytochemicals is that they promote patient well-being while causing minimal side effects. To understand the antiviral behavior of isolated phytochemicals 1–6, various molecular descriptors, molecular electrostatic potential (MEP), and frontier molecular orbitals (FMO) were investigated. A systematic analysis of isolated phytochemicals was accomplished then molecular descriptors, docking score, active sites, and FMOs energies were compared to the commonly used drugs recently to treat COVID19, namely favipiravir, remdesivir dexamethasone and hydroxychloroquine. Using a molecular docking technique, we demonstrate for the first time that these plant phytochemicals can be inhibited by the core protease (6LU7) protein of COVID19.
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32. The effect of aqueous extract of Malva neglecta on expression of inflammatory biomarkers involved in pain in synoviocytes and THP-1 cells as a model of monocyte/macrophage and human cartilage cells in osteoarthritis
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Reza Taherian, Mahdi Taherian, Hossein Maghsoudi, and Samaneh Haj-alahyari
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lcsh:RD78.3-87.3 ,lcsh:Anesthesiology ,Osteoarthritis ,cytokine ,synoviocyte ,Malva neglecta ,monocyte/macrophage - Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is now considered as an active complex of biomechanical, biochemical and cellular processes, not a mere degenerative disorder. Considering the complications of common treatments of OA, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids, establishment of new treatments is crucial. This study aimed to explore the effect of Malva Neglecta extract on the main inflammatory biomarkers in OA.Materials and Methods: Aqueous extract of Malva Neglecta, ibuprofen and betamethasone were prepared to investigate their effects on inflammatory biomarkers. Synoviocytes were obtained from the healthy radiocarpal joint cartilage of an 8-month-old Holstein cow. Human monocyte/macrophage (THP-1) cells were also obtained to investigate the effect of Malva neglecta extract on inflammatory agents. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was used to induce production of inflammatory cytokines in both cells. Real-time PCR was used to investigate the effect of Malva Neglecta extract on expression profile of TNF-α, IL-1β, COX-2, IL-18 and iNOS. Production of NO and PGE2 was also investigated in THP-1 cells.Results: Malva Neglecta extract reduced TNF-α, IL-1β, iNOS, IL-18 and COX-2 expression in synoviocytes. Expression of all of these factors was also reduced by the extract in THP-1 cells. Moreover, production of PGE2 and NO in the LPS-induced THP-1 cells was reduced by Malva neglecta extract. Ibuprofen and betamethasone were more effective in reducing inflammatory agents than the extract.Conclusion: According to Malva’s ability to reduce the pro-inflammatory cytokines in the synoviocytes and THP-1 cells, its potential role as a supplement method to common NSAIDs and corticosteroids was confirmed.
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- 2017
33. Antioxidant capacity and phenolic constituents of Malva neglecta Wallr. and Plantago lanceolata L. from Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey.
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Dalar, Abdullah, Türker, Musa, and Konczak, Izabela
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PLANTAGO lanceolata ,MALVA ,ABSCESSES ,HERBAL medicine ,FLAVONOIDS ,HYDROXYCINNAMIC acids - Abstract
Abstract: Plantago lanceolata and Malva neglecta are two plants from eastern regions of Turkey used by the local population to cure multiple medical conditions, such as promoting maturation of abscesses, wound healing, abdominal pains and cancer. Both plants exhibited high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC assay) and total reducing capacity (ferric reducing antioxidant power, FRAP assay), comparable to or higher than herbs such as rosehip, cinnamon or oregano and multiple Chinese medicinal plants. Phenolic compounds were the major constituents of hydrophilic extracts and their levels correlated well with antioxidant activities. Leaf and flower/fruit, which are predominantly used as a medicine, contained the highest levels of phenolics, and comprised predominantly flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acids. This may suggest that flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acids play an essential role as physiologically active constituents of these traditional medicinal plants. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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34. A survey on Hibiscus rosa—sinensis, Alcea rosea L. and Malva neglecta Wallr as antibacterial agents.
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Seyyednejad, Seyyed Mansour, Koochak, Haniyeh, Darabpour, Esmaeil, and Motamedi, Hossein
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HOLLYHOCK ,HIBISCUS ,ANTIBACTERIAL agents ,MALVA ,PLANT extracts - Abstract
Abstract: Objective: To guide for selection of plants with antibacterial activity for further phytochemical works on the isolation and identification of the active compounds. Methods: Ethanolic extracts of 3 species from Malvaceae family were evaluated by agar disc diffusion method for antibacterial activity against some gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus anthracis, Escherichia coli Streptococcus pyogenes). The extracts were obtained from aerial parts of Hibiscus rosa (H. rosa)-sinensis (leaf and flower), Alcea rosea (A. rosea) L. (leaf and flower) and Malva neglecta (M. neglecta) Wallr (flower). Results: These extracts had inhibitory effects at different concentrations (0.05, 0.10, 0.20 and 0.40 g/mL) against above mentioned bacteria. Escherichia coli was the most resistant strain. The highest inhibitory zone was showed by ethanolic extract of M. neglecta against Staphylococcus epidermidis (22 mm) and followed by ethanolic extract from flower of H. rosa against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus (20 mm). The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) values against Staphylococcus epidermidis were equal (MIC=MBC=5 mg/mL for M. neglecta extract and for H. rosa extract MIC=MBC=20 mg/mL). Conclusions: These findings suggest that these native plants have good antibacterial properties that can be used for infection control and treatment and could also be as new source for antibiotics discovery and infection treatment. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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35. Features of the Duckweed Lemna That Support Rapid Growth under Extremes of Light Intensity
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Jared J. Stewart, Barbara Demmig-Adams, Marina López-Pozo, William W. Adams, Naiara Doherty Garcia, Christine M. Escobar, and Maureen McNamara
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0106 biological sciences ,0301 basic medicine ,Light ,Perennial plant ,QH301-705.5 ,Acclimatization ,Lemna gibba ,Population ,Biology ,01 natural sciences ,Article ,03 medical and health sciences ,Malva ,Botany ,Araceae ,Biology (General) ,education ,photochemical efficiency ,Shade tolerance ,education.field_of_study ,Lemna ,chlorophyll fluorescence ,carotenoids ,food and beverages ,xanthophyll cycle ,Pigments, Biological ,General Medicine ,tocopherol ,biology.organism_classification ,Plant Leaves ,Light intensity ,antioxidants ,zeaxanthin ,030104 developmental biology ,Malva neglecta ,protein ,010606 plant biology & botany - Abstract
This study addresses the unique functional features of duckweed via comparison of Lemna gibba grown under controlled conditions of 50 versus 1000 µmol photons m−2 s−1 and of a L. minor population in a local pond with a nearby population of the biennial weed Malva neglecta. Principal component analysis of foliar pigment composition revealed that Malva was similar to fast-growing annuals, while Lemna was similar to slow-growing evergreens. Overall, Lemna exhibited traits reminiscent of those of its close relatives in the family Araceae, with a remarkable ability to acclimate to both deep shade and full sunlight. Specific features contributing to duckweed’s shade tolerance included a foliar pigment composition indicative of large peripheral light-harvesting complexes. Conversely, features contributing to duckweed’s tolerance of high light included the ability to convert a large fraction of the xanthophyll cycle pool to zeaxanthin and dissipate a large fraction of absorbed light non-photochemically. Overall, duckweed exhibited a combination of traits of fast-growing annuals and slow-growing evergreens with foliar pigment features that represented an exaggerated version of that of terrestrial perennials combined with an unusually high growth rate. Duckweed’s ability to thrive under a wide range of light intensities can support success in a dynamic light environment with periodic cycles of rapid expansion.
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- 2021
36. Air pollution tolerance index of plants around brick kilns in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Sofia Khalid, Muhammad Adrees, Rab Nawaz, Khanoranga Achakzai, Aasma Bibi, Shafaqat Ali, and Muhammad Rizwan
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Pollution ,Environmental Engineering ,010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Air pollution ,Industrial Waste ,010501 environmental sciences ,Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law ,medicine.disease_cause ,01 natural sciences ,Toxicology ,Calotropis procera ,Air Pollution ,Botany ,medicine ,Pakistan ,Cities ,Waste Management and Disposal ,Water content ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences ,media_common ,Air Pollutants ,biology ,Sensitive-plant ,General Medicine ,Plants ,Contamination ,biology.organism_classification ,Ascorbic acid ,Plant Leaves ,Malva neglecta ,Environmental science ,Environmental Monitoring - Abstract
In any contaminated environment, the sensitive plant species can serve as bio-indicator of air pollution while tolerant plant species can act as a sink for air pollutants. Air pollution tolerance index (APTI) is an important tool to screen out plants based on their tolerance or sensitivity level to different air pollutants. The present study was aimed to identify the sensitive and tolerant plant species in the vicinity of brick kilns in the Rawalpindi city. To determine the susceptibility level of the selected plant species, four biochemical parameters, ascorbic acid, total chlorophyll content, relative water content and pH of leaf extract, were assessed and APTI was calculated. Plant sampling was carried out with increasing distance of 100, 300 and 500 m around three brick kiln sites and APTI values were calculated by following the standard methods. The results of the study revealed that among nine studied plant species, Calotropis procera (APTI = 20.05) and Althernanthera pungens (APTI = 17.13) were found to be the most tolerant species, whereas Malva neglecta (APTI = 8.83) was found to be the most sensitive species. Inconsistent trend of variations was seen in the APTI values at each site. The present study suggested that the most tolerant species, C. procera and A. pungens, could be grown in the vicinity of such pollution sources as a remedial measure of brick kiln pollution.
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37. استخراج عصاره خام از برگ گیاه پنیرک (Malva neglecta) و بررسی توانایی جذب رادیکال آزاد آن
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lcsh:Food processing and manufacture ,malva neglecta ,رادیکال آزاد ,lcsh:TP368-456 ,ویژگی آنتی اکسیدانی ,استخراج ,هیدروکلوئید - Abstract
در این تحقیق، تأثیر عوامل زمان، دما و نسبت حلال به ماده خشک در میزان عصاره خام استخراجی از برگ گیاه پنیرک گونهMalva neglecta مورد مطالعه قرار گرفت. برای این منظور از روش استخراج با آب داغ و زمان استخراج 1 تا 8 ساعت، دمای 50 تا 100 درجه سانتی گراد و نسبت حلال به ماده خشک 3 تا 30 میلی لیتر بر گرم استفاده گردید. از روش سطح پاسخ نیز جهت یافتن تأثیر متقابل فاکتورها و برآورد بهترین شرایط فرآیند به کمک طرح (BBD) Box-behnken با سه متغیر در سه سطح و 5 تکرار در نقطه مرکزی استفاده گردید. همچنین ویژگی جذب رادیکال های آزاد DPPH، هیدروکسی و سوپراکسید به کمک آزمون های شیمیایی بررسی شد. بهینه سازی بازده استخراج به کمک روش سطح پاسخ نشان داد که می توان با ترکیبی از زمان استخراج 6 ساعت، دمای استخراج 90 درجه سانتی گراد و نسبت حلال به ماده خشک 19، به بالاترین بازده استخراج عصاره خام (18/9 درصد) دست یافت. بهعلاوه، نتایج آزمون های شیمیایی نشان دادند که عصاره خام استخراجی دارای فعالیت قوی جذب رادیکال های آزاد DPPH، هیدروکسیل (OH) و سوپراکسید می باشد به طوری که توانایی جذب این رادیکال های آزاد توسط عصاره خام استخراجی بیشتر از آنتی اکسیدان طبیعی اسید آسکوربیک و مصنوعیBHT می باشد. براساس یافته های این پژوهش، ترکیبات استخراج شده از برگ های این گیاه می تواند به عنوان یک ترکیب آنتی اکسیدان و جاذب رادیکال آزاد معرفی شود و از آن در صنایع غذایی، دارویی و بهداشتی استفاده گردد.
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38. Anti-ulcerogenic activity of some plants used in folk medicine of Pinarbasi (Kayseri, Turkey)
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Gürbüz, Ilhan, Özkan, Ayse Mine, Yesilada, Erdem, and Kutsal, Osman
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Abstract: Several ethnomedicinal plant remedies used in Pinarbasi, Kayseri, in particular those which are used for the treatment of several peptic ulcer symptoms such as stomach ache, heartburn, etc. were selected for evaluation of their anti-ulcerogenic potential. In order to confirm the claimed activities, decoctions were prepared from aerial parts of Malva neglecta Wallr. (Malvaceae), leaves of Potentilla reptans L. (Rosaceae), fruits of Rumex patientia L. (Polygonaceae), aerial parts of Sanguisorba minor Scop. ssp. muricata (Spach) Briq. (Rosaceae), aerial parts of Sideritis caesarea Duman, Aytac&Baser (Lamiaceae), and flowers of Verbascum cheiranthifolium Boiss var. cheiranthifolium (Scrophulariaceae) according to their described folkloric applications. Pharmacological experiments clearly demonstrated that the extracts of all plants given orally showed significant gastric protection against the ethanol-induced gastric ulcer model in rats. Furthermore, healing effects were also confirmed through histopathological examination. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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39. Health attributes of ethnic vegetables consumed in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey: Antioxidant and enzyme-inhibitory properties
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Izabela Konczak, Abdullah Dalar, Musa Türker, Yusuf Uzun, and Muzaffer Mukemre
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0106 biological sciences ,0301 basic medicine ,Antioxidant ,Oxygen radical absorbance capacity ,medicine.medical_treatment ,enzyme inhibitors ,lcsh:TX341-641 ,01 natural sciences ,Caftaric acid ,03 medical and health sciences ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Cichorium ,Botany ,medicine ,Food science ,polyphenols ,chemistry.chemical_classification ,030109 nutrition & dietetics ,Plantago ,biology ,Chemistry ,Glycoside ,biology.organism_classification ,Polyphenol ,Anthropology ,flavonoids ,Malva neglecta ,ethnic vegetables ,lcsh:Nutrition. Foods and food supply ,010606 plant biology & botany ,Food Science - Abstract
Background Four ethnic vegetables from the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey, Malva neglecta Wallr., Plantago lanceolata L., Cichorium intybus L. and Eryngium bornmuelleri Nab. are commonly used by the local population for food preparation. This study aimed at understanding their potential health attributes. Methods Hydrophilic extracts obtained from roots, stems, leaves and flowers were evaluated for their antioxidant capacities [total phenolics (TP), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assays] and suppression of two isolated key enzymes relevant to metabolic syndrome: α-glucosidase and pancreatic lipase. Phytochemical composition of extracts was investigated by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Results The evaluated extracts exhibited pronounced antioxidant capacities, comparable to those of common spices and herbs, and effectively suppressed the activities of isolated α-glucosidase and pancreatic lipase enzymes. These activities correlated well with total phenolics contents. Plantago lanceolata was an effective inhibitor of α-glucosidase and C. intybus of pancreatic lipase enzyme. High performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry analyses revealed the dominance of luteolin glycosides in P. lanceolata . The same compound was present in C . intybus, where it was accompanied by significant amounts of cichoric, chlorogenic and caftaric acid. Malva neglecta and E. bornmuelleri contained the lowest levels of phenolic compounds and exhibited the lowest antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities. Conclusions Among the investigated ethnic vegetables, P. lanceolata and C. intybus represent a valuable source of antioxidant phytochemicals of phenolic nature that modulated in vitro the activities of digestive enzymes. These ethnic food sources diversify diet and enhance health attributes of foods.
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40. Phytosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Medicinal Plant Malva neglecta
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Maryam Beyrami Miavaghi and Latifeh Pourakbar
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Medicine (General) ,R5-920 ,nanoparticles ,silver ,green production technology ,malva neglecta - Abstract
Background and Objectives: Nanotechnology is an interesting research area due to production of nanoparticles of different sizes, shapes, chemical compositions, dispersity, and their numerous applications for human being. Creation, manipulation, and use of metallic nanoparticles is of great importance due to reduction of dimensions, and thus having unique thermal, optical, and electronic characteristics. The biosynthesis methods of nanoparticles are prioritized compared to chemical and physical procedures because of lower energy and time costs. Green synthesis of nanoparticles is an eco-friendly method, in which natural solvents are used. In this study, the phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by Malva neglecta, was investigated. Methods: The extract of Malva neglecta was used as a reducing agent for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles. By adding silver nitrate in concentration of 20mM to the extract, the reaction was done at room temperature, that the color change of the extract from pale yellow to dark brown showed the generation of silver nanoparticles. Results: In this study, the formation of silver nanoparticles was confirmed (by the presence of an absorption peak at 450 nm) using a spectrophotometer. The size and morphology of silver nanoparticles were determined using scanning electron microscopy. The shape of particles was spherical and their average size was about 20nm. Conclusion: The results of this research showed that silver nanoparticles can be produced by an eco-friendly biological method and without using any harmful chemicals.
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41. The xanthophyll cycle and acclimation of Pinus ponderosa and Malva neglecta to winter stress.
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Verhoeven, A. S., Adams III, W. W., and Demmig-Adams, B.
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Seasonal differences in the efficiency of open PSII units ( F
v / Fm ), leaf pigment composition and xanthophyll cycle conversion (Z+A)/(V+A+Z), leaf adenylate status, and photosynthetic capacity were investigated in Pinus ponderosa (Ponderosa pine) and Malva neglecta. In P. ponderosa, acclimation to winter involved a lower photosynthetic capacity, higher carotenoid to chlorophyll ratio, persistent reductions in Fv / Fm corresponding to persistent retention of Z+A, and no change in foliar ATP/ADP ratios. In contrast, M. neglecta characterized in winter exhibited higher rates of photosynthesis than in summer with no change in carotenoid to chlorophyll ratio, while small nocturnally persistent reductions in Fv / Fm were observed exclusively on colder winter nights when nocturnal retention of Z+A, and high ATP/ADP ratios were also present. Upon removal of winter-stressed leaves or needles from the field to room temperature, a portion of Fv / Fm relaxed within 15 min of warming and recovery was completed within 5 h in M. neglecta but required 100 h in P. ponderosa. In M. neglecta, the entire recovery of Fv / Fm correlated with decreases in the foliar ATP/ADP ratio, while in P. ponderosa this ratio remained unchanged. Possible ATP-dependent forms of sustained (Z+A)-dependent energy dissipation are discussed including a nocturnally retained pH gradient on cold winter nights. The slow recovery in pine involved not only retention of Z+A, but apparently also a persistent engagement of Z+A for energy dissipation via an unidentified mechanism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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42. Phytochemical analysis and wound healing studies on ethnomedicinally important plant Malva neglecta Wallr
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Shigraf Zaib, Fareeha Anwar, Uzma Saleem, Sana Khalid, Bashir Ahmad, Muhammad Ayaz, Izhar Ullah, and Alam Zeb
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Male ,Antioxidant ,DPPH ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Antioxidants ,Ointments ,03 medical and health sciences ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,0302 clinical medicine ,Drug Discovery ,Toxicity Tests, Acute ,medicine ,Animals ,Humans ,Rats, Wistar ,Isopropyl myristate ,Skin ,030304 developmental biology ,Pharmacology ,Wound Healing ,0303 health sciences ,Malva ,integumentary system ,biology ,Traditional medicine ,Plant Extracts ,business.industry ,Methanol ,Polyphenols ,biology.organism_classification ,Rats ,Plant Leaves ,Disease Models, Animal ,Isoeugenol ,chemistry ,Phytochemical ,030220 oncology & carcinogenesis ,Toxicity ,Malva neglecta ,Female ,Medicine, Traditional ,Wound healing ,business - Abstract
Ethnopharmacological relevence The use of herbal medicines is increasing in developed countries as alternative and/or supportive therapy to conventional health care medicines. Malva neglecta Wallr. (Family: Malvaceae) has been reported as wound healing remedy in traditional medicines, however no experimental data is available on its wound healing potentials. The aim of this study was to explore phytochemistry and validate wound healing potentials of the plant using animal models. Materials and methods M. neglecta crude methanolic extract (Mn.Cme) was chemically characterized using HPLC-DAD and GCMS analysis. Acute dermal toxicity was determined in albino rats following Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 402 established standards. Wound healing potentials were evaluated in rats using excision wound model. Wounds (177 mm2) were made by an excision on the skin of rats which were placed individually in cages. Mn.Cme was formulated in ointment form and was applied topically onto the wound area once daily for 14 days. The wound area was measured with translucent paper and thereafter estimated on a 1 mm2 graph sheet every 3rd day until epithelialization and complete wound closure was recorded. Wound contraction was calculated as a percentage of the original wound size. Antioxidant potentials were also evaluated via FRAP, DPPH and H2O2 free radicals scavenging assays. Results HPLC-DAD analysis revealed 25 phenolic compounds with higher amounts of hydrotyrosol (109.3 mg/g), coumaroylhexoside (97.4 mg/g), kaempferol-3-(p-coumaroyldiglucoside)-7-glucoside (37.2 mg/g), quercetin-3-O-rutinoside (31.5 mg/g) and epicatechin-3-O-(4-O-methyl)-gallate (31.3 mg/g). In GC-MS analysis, oleic acid (19.67%), taurine (17.60%), ethylene dimercaptan (14.67%), isoeugenol (14.61%), patchoulane (10.36%), methyl 12-methyltetradecanoate (8.47%) and isopropyl myristate (7.02%) were highly abundant compounds. No sign of toxicity was observed in the acute dermal toxicity test. Our test sample (Mn.Cme) exhibited considerable wound healing tendency at all doses (1 g, 1.5 g, 2 g per 10 g of ointment base) with reduced epithelialization period in a dose–related manner. Absolute healing was observed after application of 2 g of Mn.Cme ointment. Further, Mn.Cme exhibited considerable anti-radical potential in all assays. Conclusion It may be concluded that M. neglecta possess very potent secondary metabolites which are previously reported for wound healing potentials. The plant has considerable antioxidant and wound healing properties and thus warrant further studies to uncover the molecular mechanism its wound healing potentials.
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43. In Vivoidentification of pharmacological activities ofMalva neglecta Wallr
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Shabir Ahmad, Khawar Saeed, Qasim Shahzad, and Rubina Dad
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The use of medicinal plants for cure, treatment and control of diseases is one of the ancient forms of medical practice in mankind history. The 80% population of underdeveloped nations is still dependent on traditional medicinal remedy for its basic medical needs. Malva neglecta Wallr. is a medicinal plant used for phytotherapy for the treatment of cough, respiratory and digestive problems. The present study was conducted for the identification of pharmacological activity of crude extract of Malva neglecta Wallr. on inflammatory, emesis, and analgesic effect in different In-Vivo moels. For this study we performed hind paw, eddy hot plate, and check emesis methods. In the standard condition methods, 78.05%, 76.75% inhibition in anti-emetic, anti- inflammatory and in analgesic it shows significant effect. Malva neglecta Wallr. crude extract (Mn.Cr) possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiemetic activities.
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44. Close relationship between the state of the xanthophyll cycle pigments and photosystem II efficiency during recovery from winter stress.
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Verhoeven, Amy S., Adams III, William W., and Demmig-Adams, Barbara
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The potential involvement of the xanthophyll cycle in photoprotection of overwintering evergreen plants was investigated. Leaves from five evergreen species, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pinus ponderosa, Euonymus kiautschovicus, Mahonia repens and Malva neglecta, were collected from the field predawn during winter and transferred to the laboratory where chlorophyll fluorescence emission as well as the chlorophyll and carotenoid composition were ascertained periodically for 4.5 days. Leaves and needles from all species were found to have retained large amounts of the xanthophyll cycle pigments zeaxanthin and antheraxanthin, and they exhibited sustained low values of the intrinsic efficiency of photosystem II (PSII; measured as the ratio of variable to maximal fluorescence, Fv/Fm) upon collection. The increase in PSII efficiency was biphasic, with a rapid phase (requiring several hours) and a slow phase (requiring several days). Changes in the conversion state of the xanthophyll cycle were found to correlate with increases in PSII efficiency in both phases, with the latter phase involving large increases in both Fm (maximal fluorescence) and Fo (minimal fluorescence) throughout the period of recovery. The relationship between Fm quenching (expressed as nonphotochemical or Stern-Vohner quenching [NPQ] of Fm, i.e. Fm/F′m-1) and Fo quenching (Fo/F′o-1) was linear, as expected for changes in xanthophyll cycle-dependent energy dissipation in the antenna complexes. Furthermore, the relationship between Fv/Fm and NPQ during recovery followed the theoretical relationship predicted for changes in the rate constant for energy dissipation in the antenna complexes. This fit between the theoretical relationship and the actual data indicates that all changes in NPQ or Fv/Fm can be accounted for by changes in this rate constant. The results suggest a role for the photoprotective xanthophyll cycle-dependent dissipation process in the lowered efficiency of PSII observed in cold-stressed evergreen plants in the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. CONSUMPTION TYPES OF WILD PLANTS CONSUMED AS FOOD AROUND ESKIŞEHIR (TURKEY)
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Gülçin Işık, Ersin Yücel, Betül Demirci, Ilkin Yucel Sengun, Yavuz Bülent Köse, Faik Ceylan, Hakan Senturk, and Ege Üniversitesi
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Taşınım ,Viroloji ,Polygonum ,Jeokimya ve Jeofizik ,Turkey ,Ziraat, Toprak Bilimi ,Ekoloji ,Kimya, İnorganik ve Nükleer ,Tragopogon dubius ,Kimya, Analitik ,Gıda Bilimi ve Teknolojisi ,Mikroskopi ,Stellaria media ,Yeşil, Sürdürülebilir Bilim ve Teknoloji ,Fizik, Akışkanlar ve Plazma ,lcsh:Science ,biology ,Eskişehir ,Oşinografi ,Paleontoloji ,Nasturtium officinale ,Bahçe Bitkileri ,Spektroskopi ,Fizikokimya ,Entomoloji ,Zooloji ,General Medicine ,Sustainable Development ,Kimya, Uygulamalı ,Bitki Bilimleri ,Edible Plants ,Biyoloji Çeşitliliğinin Korunması ,Mantar Bilimi ,Termodinamik ,Su Kaynakları ,Hücre ve Doku Mühendisliği ,Veterinerlik ,Tarımsal Ekonomi ve Politika ,Biyoloji ,Maden İşletme ve Cevher Hazırlama ,Balıkçılık ,Deniz ve Tatlı Su Biyolojisi ,Science ,Fizik, Atomik ve Moleküler Kimya ,Jeoloji ,Tragopogon pratensis ,Kuş Bilimi ,food ,Taraxacum officinale ,Denizcilik ,Botany ,İstatistik ve Olasılık ,Kimya, Tıbbi ,Edible Plants,Nutrition,Sustainable Development,Eskişehir,Turkey ,Nutrition ,Kimya, Organik ,Mineraloji ,Fen ,Parazitoloji ,Ziraat Mühendisliği ,biology.organism_classification ,food.food ,Çevre Bilimleri ,Çevre Mühendisliği ,Urtica urens ,Malva neglecta ,lcsh:Q - Abstract
In this study, Eskişehir city and its environment were defined as a study area and wild plants consumed as food in this region were selected as research material. According to the study, 28 wild plants consumed as food around Eskişehir were determined. These plants were identified as Amaranthus retroflexus (Kızılbacak), Beta corolliflora (Kır Pancarı), Capsella bursa-pastoris (Çoban Çantası), Carduus nutans (Devedikeni), Centaurea urvillei (Çoban Çökerten), Chenopodium album (Sirken), Cichorium intybus (Karakavuk), Erodium cicutarium (Çoban İğnesi), Galega officinalis (Keçisakalı), Glaucium corniculatum (Boynuz Gelincik), Lactuca serriola (Acı Marul), Malva neglecta (Ebegümeci), Nasturtium officinale (Su Teresi), Papaver rhoeas (Gelincik), Papaver somniferum (Haşhaş), Polygonum lagathifolium (Madımak), Portulaca oleracea (Semizotu), Ranunculus ficaria (Arpacıksalebi), Raphanus raphanistrum (Turpotu), Rumex acetosa (Kuzukulağı), Rumex crispus (Labada), Silene alba (Toklubaşı), Stellaria media (Bulgurcuk), Taraxacum officinale (Acıgüneyik), Tragopogon dubius (Yemlik), Tragopogon pratensis (Teke Sakalı), Urtica dioica (Büyük Isırgan) and Urtica urens (Küçük Isırgan). The findings of this study have revealed that the wild plants are an important alternative to well known agricultural products and have important potential for the realization of sustainable rural development.
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46. An ethnobotanical study in Midyat (Turkey), a city on the silk road where cultures meet
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Serdar Şenol, Ayfer Akgul, Özcan Seçmen, Yunus Dogan, Ali Akgul, Hasan Yildirim, and Ege Üniversitesi
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Adult ,Male ,Cultural Studies ,Health (social science) ,Turkey ,Culture ,Silk ,Ethnobotany ,01 natural sciences ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,food ,lcsh:Botany ,Humans ,Medicinal plants ,Aged ,Alcea ,Plants, Medicinal ,biology ,Traditional medicine ,Research ,Alcea setosa ,Medicinal plant ,lcsh:Other systems of medicine ,Middle Aged ,biology.organism_classification ,lcsh:RZ201-999 ,Teucrium polium ,food.food ,0104 chemical sciences ,lcsh:QK1-989 ,010404 medicinal & biomolecular chemistry ,Geography ,Complementary and alternative medicine ,030220 oncology & carcinogenesis ,Malva neglecta ,Female ,Vicia pannonica ,General Agricultural and Biological Sciences ,Salvia multicaulis ,Midyat ,Useful plants - Abstract
WOS: 000424769900001, PubMed ID: 29415748, Background: Studies of ethnobotanical usages in south-eastern Turkey are rare. To widen this field of knowledge, we conducted an ethnobotanical study in Midyat (Mardin Province), Turkey. Methods: The field study was completed during three years (2007-2010). Our aim was to document the ethnobotanical uses of local plants and to make an ethnobotanical inventory of uncommon plants using qualitative interviews. Results: During field studies, 368 voucher specimens were collected in the investigated area. Ninety-two traditionally used plant species were reported from Midyat and surrounding vicinities in Turkey. Among the 92 taxa (129 usages), 35% were used for medical purposes, 22% for food, 13% for animal fodder, 7% as ornamental plants and dyes, 6% as brooms, 4% for latex and as fragrance, 4% for herbal tea, molasses and wine preparation, 3% for agricultural purposes, and 6% for other purposes. Comparative assessment showed that Teucrium polium (0.51), Matricaria aurea (0.26), Alcea setosa (0.21), and Malva neglecta (0.21) have the highest recorded UVs, and the following taxa had UVs between 0.10-0.20: Anthemis cotula (0.12), Allium cepa (0.13), Alcea striata subsp. striata (0.14), Crupina crupinastrum (0.12), Papaver rhoeas (0.13), Salvia multicaulis (0.14), Thymbra spicata (0.11), and Vicia pannonica subsp. striata (0.15). We reported the ethnobotanical usages of 21 taxa for the first time, in addition to indicating usages previously recorded in the literature. We also recorded four endemic plant usages in the area: Alkanna trichophila var. mardinensis, Centaurea kurdica, Centaurea stapfiana, and Sideritis libanotica subsp. linearis. They have variable leaf and flower morphology that are used traditionally. They are present as well-developed populations and thus their conservation status is not compromised. Additionally, Thymbra sintenisii is a recorded species that is classified as a rare and extensively used species in the region. Conclusions: These results contribute to the fundamental knowledge of ethnobotanical usages in Midyat. To date, ethnobotanical studies have not been carried out in this region. This investigation uncovered usages of endemic medicinal plant species and traditional knowledge of Midyat communities living in a mixed culture. The people of Midyat, Batman, and Sirnak are Turkish citizens from various ethnic backgrounds, such as Kurdish, Arabic, and Syriac. We compared our data with results from other studies conducted in Turkey, particularly in south-eastern and eastern regions, as well as with studies from bordering countries, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Iran. Nonetheless, more work needs to be conducted to extend the present knowledge for locals to contribute to and evaluate economic potential in the region., Ege UniversityEge University [2006 Fen 057], Ege University provided financial support (#2006 Fen 057) to Ali Akgul's Master research. There was no funding body in the writing of the manuscript or the decision to submit the manuscript for publication.
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47. Weed control spectrum and turfgrass tolerance to bioherbicidePhoma macrostoma
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Smith J, Richard H. White, Casey Reynolds, Falk S, Benjamin Wherley, and Scott A. Senseman
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Sonchus oleraceus ,biology ,Agronomy ,Taraxacum officinale ,Insect Science ,Malva neglecta ,Dandelion ,Medicago polymorpha ,Weed control ,biology.organism_classification ,Weed ,Agronomy and Crop Science ,Bioherbicide - Abstract
Phoma macrostoma is a bioherbicide being developed for selective weed control in turfgrass. The previous research with this product is limited to cool-season turfgrass systems with little information available on appropriate application rates or weed control spectrum for weeds common to warm-season turf. Studies were conducted to evaluate application rates and weed control spectrum of P. macrostoma on common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale G.H. Weber ex Wigg.), slender aster (Aster subulatus var. ligulatus Shinners), common mallow (Malva neglecta Wallr.), common purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.), California burclover (Medicago polymorpha L.), and annual sow thistle (Sonchus oleraceus L.). Although most weeds exhibited susceptibility to P. macrostoma, control differed by weed species and study. P. macrostoma had the greatest efficacy on dandelion, but provided little efficacy on common purslane and common mallow. Warm-season turfgrass tolerance was also evaluated across five commonly used warm-season turfgr...
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48. Antimicrobial activity of selected indigenous medicinal herbs against human pathogenic bacteria
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Muhammad Hashim Mengal, Fahmeeda Rehman, Muhammad Aslam Mengal, Saima Azam, Mohammad Alam Mengal, Muhammad Kamran Taj, and Ashif Sajjad
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biology ,Materials Science (miscellaneous) ,Microcephala ,Pathogenic bacteria ,biology.organism_classification ,Antimicrobial ,Rhazya stricta ,medicine.disease_cause ,01 natural sciences ,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering ,Absinthium ,030227 psychiatry ,0104 chemical sciences ,010404 medicinal & biomolecular chemistry ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Botany ,Berberis ,medicine ,Malva neglecta ,Business and International Management ,Medicinal plants - Abstract
The traditionally use of indigenous medicinal plants in the treatment of burn, dermatrophytes and human infectious diseases and also still essential part of primary public health care. Antimicrobial activities of nine medicinal plants were determined in vitro through agar well diffusion method against pathogenic microorganism species of gastrointestinal tract. Medicinal plants extract of Cocculus pendulus, Malva neglecta, Rhazya stricta, Jaubertia aucheri, Corchorus depressus, Salvia bucharica, Microcephala lamellate, Berberis baluchistanica and Artemisa absinthium were found sensitive to Clostridium spp. The extracts of Malva neglecta, Jaubertia aucheri, Salvia bucharica and Berberis baluchistanica were observed sensitive to E. coli. Similarly the extracts of Malva neglecta, Jaubertia aucheri, Rhazya stricta, Corchorus depressus, and Artemisa absinthium were found sensitive to Salmonella spp. The extracts of Cocculus pendulus, Malva neglecta, Jaubertia aucheri, Corchorus depressus, Salvia bucharica, Microcephala lamellate, Berberis baluchistanica and Artemisa absinthium were sensitive to Shigella spp. The extracts of Cocculus pendulus, Jaubertia aucheri and Berberis baluchistanica were found sensitive to Klebsiella spp. The extracts of Cocculus pendulus, Rhazya stricta, Corchorus depressus, Microcephala lamellate and Artemisa absinthium were revealed resistance to E. coli. The extracts of Cocculus pendulus, Salvia bucharica, Microcephala lamellate and Berberis baluchistanica were revealed resistance to Salmonella spp. The extract of Rhazya stricta was revealed resistance to Shigella spp. The extracts of Malva neglecta, Rhazya stricta, Corchorus depressus, Salvia bucharica, Microcephala lamellate and Artemisa absinthium were revealed to resistance to Klebsiella spp. The extract of Jaubertia aucheri was highly sensitivity against E. coli, Salmonella spp, Shigella spp, Clostridium spp and Klebsiella spp. Keywords: Plants; Herbs, Bacteria; Gastrointestinal; Balochistan http://dx.doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2017.60079
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49. The xanthophyll cycle and acclimation of Pinus ponderosa and Malva neglecta to winter stress
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Wwiii Adams, Barbara Demmig-Adams, and Amy S. Verhoeven
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chemistry.chemical_classification ,food and beverages ,Photosynthetic pigment ,Biology ,Photosynthesis ,biology.organism_classification ,Photosynthetic capacity ,Acclimatization ,Zeaxanthin ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Animal science ,chemistry ,Chlorophyll ,Xanthophyll ,Botany ,Malva neglecta ,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics - Abstract
Seasonal differences in the efficiency of open PSII units (Fv/Fm), leaf pigment composition and xanthophyll cycle conversion (Z+A)/(V+A+Z), leaf adenylate status, and photosynthetic capacity were investigated in Pinus ponderosa (Ponderosa pine) and Malva neglecta. In P. ponderosa, acclimation to winter involved a lower photosynthetic capacity, higher carotenoid to chlorophyll ratio, persistent reductions in Fv/Fm corresponding to persistent retention of Z+A, and no change in foliar ATP/ADP ratios. In contrast, M. neglecta characterized in winter exhibited higher rates of photosynthesis than in summer with no change in carotenoid to chlorophyll ratio, while small nocturnally persistent reductions in Fv/Fm were observed exclusively on colder winter nights when nocturnal retention of Z+A, and high ATP/ADP ratios were also present. Upon removal of winter-stressed leaves or needles from the field to room temperature, a portion of Fv/Fm relaxed within 15 min of warming and recovery was completed within 5 h in M. neglecta but required 100 h in P. ponderosa. In M. neglecta, the entire recovery of Fv/Fm correlated with decreases in the foliar ATP/ADP ratio, while in P. ponderosa this ratio remained unchanged. Possible ATP-dependent forms of sustained (Z+A)-dependent energy dissipation are discussed including a nocturnally retained pH gradient on cold winter nights. The slow recovery in pine involved not only retention of Z+A, but apparently also a persistent engagement of Z+A for energy dissipation via an unidentified mechanism.
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50. Determination of the nutritional and seed properties of some wild edible plants consumed as vegetable in the Middle Black Sea Region of Turkey
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Beyhan Kibar, Hakan Kibar, BAİBÜ, Ziraat Fakültesi, Bahçe Bitkileri Bölümü, Kibar, Beyhan, and Kibar, Hakan
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Phosphorus ,Black sea region ,Polygonum cognatum ,Polygonum Cognatum ,chemistry.chemical_element ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,Plant Science ,Trachystemon orientalis ,Biology ,biology.organism_classification ,040401 food science ,Bulk density ,Malva Neglecta ,Horticulture ,0404 agricultural biotechnology ,Middle Black Sea Region ,chemistry ,Trachystemon Orientalis ,Germination ,Botany ,Edible plants ,Malva neglecta ,Nutritional Composition ,Seed Properties - Abstract
WOS:000390671400015 This study was carried out to determine the some nutritional and seed properties of three wild edible plants, namely, Malva neglecta (common mallow), Polygonum cognatum (knotweed) and Trachystemon orientalis (Abraham-Isaac-Jacob), consumed as vegetable in the Middle Black Sea Region of Turkey. In this study, the plants were collected from five different localities in four different provinces (Amasya, Ordu, Samsun and Tokat) of the region. As a result, the nutritional and seed properties of wild edible plants varied considerably depending on the species and locality. Nutritional analysis showed that the wild edible plants contained important levels of protein (15.71 to 19.96%), potassium (1219.19-1867.47 mg/100 g), phosphorus (56.89-195.86 mg/100 g), calcium (282.96-688.32 mg/100 g) and magnesium (112.54-165.79 mg/100 g). The length, width, thickness, geometric mean diameter, sphericity, surface area, volume, 1000 seed weight and bulk density of wild edible plant seeds varied from 1.71 to 3.11 mm, 1.37 to 1.83 mm, 1.00 to 1.61 mm, 1.41 to 2.06 mm, 0.60 to 0.85, 6.27 to 13.29 mm(2), 1.20 to 3.17 mm(3), 1.40 to 3.41 g and 532.3 to 680.9 kg/m(3), respectively. The germination rate and mean germination time of seeds changed from 36.33 to 64.67% and 7.00 to 12.67 day, respectively. The results clearly revealed that these wild plants had important nutritional properties. Thus, these wild plant species could serve as good and cheap food sources in human diet. Additionally, the findings of this study may provide useful information on nutritional composition and seed properties of these wild plants for researchers. (C) 2016 SAAB. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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