Edible plant part utilized, listed by English common name

2011 ◽  
pp. 709-715
Author(s):  
Stanley J. Kays
Keyword(s):  
Plant Part ◽  
Edible Plant

Contribution of Wild Vegetables to meet Nutritional Demand of tribal population of Surgana, District Nashik, Maharashtra, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes J. Kharat ◽  
Ravindra Y. Bhandare
Keyword(s):  
Online Shopping ◽  
Plant Part ◽  
Tribal Population ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Additional Food ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Wild Vegetables ◽  
Poor Families ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits ◽  
Promising Source

In period of crisis, wild vegetables are used for their nutritional values as well as for getting additional food supplements. During present investigation total 44 wild vegetables and fruits were recorded from Surgana Region of Nashik District. Detailed information regarding local name, botanical name, family, habit, utilization of plant part and seasonal availability have been recorded. Most of these wild vegetables have become rare due to erratic rainfall and increasing urbanization in Surgana region. These less known and sometimes rare edible plant species can be promising source of income and nutrition for poor families. So steps are needed to be undertaken for extensive exploration and awareness about wild vegetables. Availability of wild vegetables through online shopping mode is helpful in creating awareness among common civic as well as it encourages cultivation and collection of these wild vegetables.

scholarly journals STUDI ETNOBOTANI TANAMAN PANGAN SUKU JERIENG DI KECAMATAN SIMPANG TERITIP, KABUPATEN BANGKA BARAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
Arieska Camelia ◽  
Budi Afriyansyah ◽  
Lina Juairiah
Keyword(s):  
Direct Observation ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Plant Part ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
The West ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
Key Informant

Plant has many benefit in life, one of example is etnic’s edible food. Jerieng etnic is origin etnic living in the west Bangka district, Bangka Beltung province. Food is everything that grows, lives, has stem, roots, and leaves are eaten directly or need to be processed. The purpose of this research is to record the diversity of food crops (types of edible plant based food, number of species, parts used, processing. This research was conducted from January to November 2018. The research in 13 villages in Simpang Teritip District, West Bangka Regency. Locations include Pelangas Village, Simpang Gong, Air Nyatoh, Pangek, Peradong, Kundi, Air Menduyung, Rambat, Simpang Tiga, Terak Hill, Ibul, Berang, and Mayang. This research aims to do interview and direct observation with the key informant using purposive sampling method. The result of this research found that there are 79 species from 34 families of edible plant-based food in Jerieng etnic. Solanaceae is the most numerous family found including 9 species. The most often used plant part is fruit (39%), meanwhile the less often used plant part is bud (1%). Edible plant based food by Jerieng etnic is divided into two groups, those are processed food and unprocessed food. Example of unprocessed food is local salad (known as “lalapan”) and the processed food such as lempah darat and lempah kuning.

Phytochemical Constituents of Tulbaghia violacea Harv Extract and its Antifungal Potential Against Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 330-340
Author(s):  
Mitradev Pattoo ◽  
Vuyokazi Belewa ◽  
Benesh Munilal Somai
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Cryptococcus Neoformans ◽  
Antifungal Therapy ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Cryptococcus Gattii ◽  
Plant Part ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Antifungal Activities ◽  
Antifungal Potential

Background:In both the developed and developing world, the mortality rates of people afflicted with cryptococcosis are unacceptably high despite the availability of antifungal therapy. The disease is caused by Cryptococcus neoformans (predominantly in immunocompromised individuals) and by Cryptococcus gattii. Globally the disease is estimated to cause around 600,000 deaths annually. Antifungal therapy is available, but in the developing world, may be unaffordable to many people, there is an increasing threat of resistance to the available drugs and our repertoire of antifungal drugs is very limited. Consequently, more research has been focusing on the use of medicinal plants as therapeutic agents. The originality of the current study is that although Tulbaghia violacea is a well-documented medicinal plant, the chemical composition of aqueous extracts and their antifungal potential against pathogenic yeasts are unknown. This is the first study that evaluates the chemical constituents of aqueous T. violacea root, leaf, rhizome and tuber extracts and their corresponding antifungal activities against C. neoformans and C. gattii.Objectives:The study aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition and antifungal potential of Tulbaghia violacea root, leaf, rhizome and tuber extracts against Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii.Methods:Roots, leaves, rhizomes and tubers were extracted with water only for 48 h at room temperature with continuous shaking. Extracts were filter sterilized, freeze-dried and, chemically analyzed for saponin, flavonol, phenolic and tannin content. Chemical constituents of each extract were also identified by GC-MS analysis. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of suitably diluted extracts of each plant part were also performed against C. neoformans and C. gattii, yeast pathogens commonly associated with HIV/AIDS sufferers.Results:Phytochemical analysis showed different concentrations of saponins (between 1023 and 2896.73 µg/ml), phenolics (between 16.48 and 51.58 µg/ml) and tannins (between 122.30 and 543.07 µg/ml) present in the different extracts. No flavonols were detected. GC-MS analysis identified a complex mixture of phytochemicals composed predominantly of sulphide, pyran, furan and ketone containing compounds to be present in the different plant parts. All extracts were dominated by the presence of 4 H-pyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl, a pyran known to have antifungal properties. Although the root, leaf, rhizome and tuber extracts exhibited antifungal activities against both fungi, the rhizome and tuber extract were found to possess the lowest MIC’s of 1.25 mg/ml and 2.5 mg/ml against Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii respectively.Conclusion:T. violacea extracts have a complex constituent of phytochemicals and each plant part exhibited a strong antifungal activity against C. neoformans and C. gattii. The rhizome and tuber extracts showed the highest antifungal activity against C. neoformans and C. gattii respectively. Thus, T. violacea aqueous extracts are strong candidates for further development into an antifungal chemotherapeutic agent.

scholarly journals Modulation of Nrf2 and NF-κB Signaling Pathways by Naturally Occurring Compounds in Relation to Cancer Prevention and Therapy. Are Combinations Better Than Single Compounds?

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (15) ◽  
pp. 8223
Author(s):  
Violetta Krajka-Kuźniak ◽  
Wanda Baer-Dubowska
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Signaling Pathways ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Chemoprevention ◽  
Antioxidant Response ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Related Factor ◽  
Nuclear Factor ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Prevention And Therapy

Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2) and NF-κB (nuclear factor–kappa B) signaling pathways play a central role in suppressing or inducing inflammation and angiogenesis processes. Therefore, they are involved in many steps of carcinogenesis through cooperation with multiple signaling molecules and pathways. Targeting both transcription factors simultaneously may be considered an equally important strategy for cancer chemoprevention and therapy. Several hundreds of phytochemicals, mainly edible plant and vegetable components, were shown to activate Nrf2 and mediate antioxidant response. A similar number of phytochemicals was revealed to affect NF-κB. While activation of Nrf2 and inhibition of NF-κB may protect normal cells against cancer initiation and promotion, enhanced expression and activation in cancer cells may lead to resistance to conventional chemo- or radiotherapy. Most phytochemicals, through different mechanisms, activate Nrf2, but others, such as luteolin, can act as inhibitors of both Nrf2 and NF-κB. Despite many experimental data confirming the above mechanisms currently, limited evidence exists demonstrating such activity in humans. Combinations of phytochemicals resembling that in a natural food matrix but allowing higher concentrations may improve their modulating effect on Nrf2 and NF-κB and ultimately cancer prevention and therapy. This review presents the current knowledge on the effect of selected phytochemicals and their combinations on Nrf2 and NF-κB activities in the above context.

scholarly journals Nutritional Composition of Seed Kernel and Oil of Wild Edible Plant Species from Western Himalaya, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 609-618
Author(s):  
R.K. Maikhuri ◽  
Dalbeer S. Parshwan ◽  
Pushpa Kewlani ◽  
Vikram S. Negi ◽  
Sandeep Rawat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Western Himalaya ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Seed Kernel ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant

Kombucha beverage from non-conventional edible plant infusion and green tea: characterization, toxicity, antioxidant activities and antimicrobial properties

2021 ◽  
pp. 102032
Author(s):  
Kelly Alencar Silva ◽  
Thais Matsue Uekane ◽  
Jeniffer Ferreira de Miranda ◽  
Larissa Fernandes Ruiz ◽  
Juliana Cristini Brum da Motta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Green Tea ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Edible Plant

scholarly journals The Botanical, Chemical and Ethnobotanical Diversity of Southern African Lamiaceae

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 3712
Author(s):  
Ryan D. Rattray ◽  
Ben-Erik Van Wyk
Keyword(s):  
Southern Africa ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Taxonomic Diversity ◽  
Volatile Oils ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Flora Of Southern Africa ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
History Of ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries ◽  
History Of Use

The Lamiaceae is undoubtedly an important plant family, having a rich history of use that spans the globe with many species being used in folk medicine and modern industries alike. Their ability to produce aromatic volatile oils has made them valuable sources of materials in the cosmetic, culinary, and pharmaceutical industries. A thorough account of the taxonomic diversity, chemistry and ethnobotany is lacking for southern African Lamiaceae, which feature some of the region’s most notable medicinal and edible plant species. We provide a comprehensive insight into the Lamiaceae flora of southern Africa, comprising 297 species in 42 genera, 105 of which are endemic to the subcontinent. We further explore the medicinal and traditional uses, where all genera with documented uses are covered for the region. A broad review of the chemistry of southern African Lamiaceae is presented, noting that only 101 species (34%) have been investigated chemically (either their volatile oils or phytochemical characterization of secondary metabolites), thus presenting many and varied opportunities for further studies. The main aim of our study was therefore to present an up-to-date account of the botany, chemistry and traditional uses of the family in southern Africa, and to identify obvious knowledge gaps.

scholarly journals Anti-fungal activity of moso bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens) leaf extract and its development into a botanical fungicide to control pepper phytophthora blight

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Liao ◽  
Xuexiang Ren ◽  
Quan Gao ◽  
Niuniu Liu ◽  
Feng Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Active Component ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Moso Bamboo ◽  
Phyllostachys Pubescens ◽  
Phytophthora Blight ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Fungal Activity ◽  
Anti Fungal ◽  
Pepper Phytophthora Blight

AbstractMoso bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens, Gramineae) is a well-known medicinal and edible plant found in China with various bioactivities, but few systematic studies address the utilization of its anti-fungal activity. The extract of moso bamboo leaf showed good anti-fungal activity to Phytophthora capsici, Fusarium graminearum, Valsa mali Miyabe et Yamada, Botryosphaeria dothidea, Venturia nashicola, and Botrytis cinerea Pers, with inhibitory rate of 100.00%, 75.12%, 60.66%, 57.24%, 44.62%, and 30.16%, respectively. Anti-fungal activity was different by the difference of samples picking time and location. The extract showed good synergistic effects with carbendazim at the ratios of 9:1 and 15:1 (extract : carbendazim), and the co-toxicity coefficients were 124.4 and 139.95. Compound 2 was isolated and identified as the main active component, with the EC50 value of 11.02 mg L−1. Then, the extract was formulated as a 10% emulsion in water, which was stable and had no acute toxic effects. Moreover, a field trial about this formulation was assayed to control pepper phytophthora blight, with the control effect of 85.60%. These data provided a better understanding of the anti-fungal activity and relevant active component of moso bamboo leaf extract. Taken together, our findings illustrated that bamboo leaf extract could be developed and utilized as a botanical fungicide or fungicide adjuvant.

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