Old Plants for New Food Products? The Diachronic Human Ecology of Wild Herbs in the Western Alps

Plants, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(1), С. 122 - 122

Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025

This ethnobotanical study examines the traditional knowledge and usage patterns of wild plants in western Alps, specifically within Ubaye Bellino Valleys, through a comparative analysis data collected from 1983 (published 1990) to 2024. Our aims assess change plant usage, species diversity, changing roles local traditions Alpine mountain ecosystems. While survey documented medicinal uses centered around pastoralist practices, 2024 highlight notable increase use synanthropic plants, now utilized both medicinally as food. Several such Allium sativum, Artemisia absinthium, Urtica dioica have shown resilience continuity cultural maintaining medicinal, culinary, ritual significance across four decades. The greatest variety (101), number that decreased subsequent studies. 2009 identified 36 not previously recorded 1983, field noted an additional 20 species. highlights economic potential several these alpine areas, Achillea, Artemisia, Verbascum, Veronica, Viola, Polygonum, Bunium, Sorbus spp., which could be for creating new herbal teas, artisanal beers, liqueurs, ice creams, sweets, seasoned food products. Expanding only preserve but also stimulate economies support sustainable development communities. temporal shifts reflect broader cultural, ecological, socio-economic changes, underscoring importance preserving biodiversity amidst ongoing environmental societal shifts. underlines need conserve heritage while adapting evolving landscape region. Future research focus on exploring role sustainability initiatives, including conservation strategies, ecosystem services, community-based tourism continuing document dynamics influencing usage.

Язык: Английский

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Application and development of CRISPR technology in the secondary metabolic pathway of the active ingredients of phytopharmaceuticals

Frontiers in Plant Science, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025

As an efficient gene editing tool, the CRISPR/Cas9 system has been widely employed to investigate and regulate biosynthetic pathways of active ingredients in medicinal plants. CRISPR technology holds significant potential for enhancing both yield quality By precisely regulating expression key enzymes transcription factors, not only deepens our understanding secondary metabolic plants but also opens new avenues drug development modernization traditional Chinese medicine. This article introduces principles its efficacy editing, followed by a detailed discussion applications metabolism includes examination composition implementation strategies within pathways, as well influence Cas9 protein variants advanced systems field. In addition, this examines long-term impact on progress plant research development. It raises existing issues research, including off-target effects, complexity genome structure, low transformation efficiency, insufficient pathways. At same time, puts forward some insights order provide ideas subsequent application summary, presents broad prospects study is poised facilitate further advancements biomedicine agricultural science. technological continue challenges are progressively addressed, expected play increasingly vital role

Язык: Английский

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Plant biotechnology in the new era: From conventional methods to cutting-edge techniques

Current Plant Biology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100439 - 100439

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Evaluation of Macronutrient and Selected Micronutrient Contents of Peanut Butter Fortified with Moringa Leaf Powder

European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(1), С. 136 - 144

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025

Background to the Study: The increasing prevalence of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, particularly in developing countries, necessitates development affordable, nutrient-dense foods. Aim: This study aim develop evaluate nutritional sensory properties peanut butter fortified with moringa leaf powder enhance its macronutrient composition for addressing malnutrition. Place Duration Conducted dietetics kitchen Department Human Nutrition Dietetics, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, between February May 2024 Methodology: Peanut was prepared using roasted groundnuts varying levels powder. A 70:30 ratio applied seeds respectively. standard methods, including sorting, roasting, de-hulling, grinding, fortification. Nutritional analyses were conducted determine proximate (protein, fat, fiber, ash, carbohydrate) (iron, potassium, zinc, vitamin B6, A). Sensory evaluation performed a 9-point hedonic scale assess taste, texture, color, overall acceptability. Data analyzed ANOVA Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 22.0, differences means considered significant at p < 0.05. Results: results showed improvements compared control. Protein, fiber product 26.23 ± 0.08%, 52.66 0.01%, 4.87 0.03%, respectively, 24.84 0.06%, 50.68 4.35 0.01% Fortification also enhanced levels, iron zinc from 5.25 0.02 mg/100 g 3.24 0.03 control 7.14 4.80 product. indicated higher scores color but slightly lower flavor texture samples (p <0.05). Conclusion: Fortifying significantly enhances profile, iron, A. presents viable, cost-effective intervention combating resource-limited regions. emphasizes potential large-scale production highlights need further research on consumer acceptability shelf stability.

Язык: Английский

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Effects of Macronutrients on the Growth, Essential Oil Production, and Quality of Echinophora platyloba (DC.) in Natural Ecosystems

Horticulturae, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11(2), С. 185 - 185

Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2025

Echinophora platyloba DC. (Apiaceae) is recognized for its important secondary metabolites and antifungal agents. To evaluate the effects of macronutrient fertilizers on growth parameters essential oils yield E. platyloba, a study was conducted in 2018 at Shahrekord University, Iran. The treatments included individual combined application nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, along with control groups. results revealed that nitrogen significantly influenced biomass accumulation stems, leaves, inflorescences, phosphorus-treated plants showing notable increase leaf weight. Compared to positive control, phosphorus increased oil by 488%, while enhanced 165%. primary compounds identified (E)-β-ocimene, (E)-sesquilavandolol, β-pinene, percentages ranging between 21.3–32.1%, 14.1–42.0%, 2.0–8.8%, respectively. levels γ-decalactone, spathulenol were found be higher potassium than nitrogen. In contrast, limonene, linalool, geraniol, (E)-sesquilavandulol concentrations greater treatment compared treatments. conclusion, fertilization can substantially other treatments, potentially enhancing production per unit area, which supports farmers’ income helps prevent degradation this species natural habitats.

Язык: Английский

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Isolation and purification techniques for bioactive compounds from Nigerian medicinal plants and their therapeutic applications

Discover Chemistry., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 2(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Ethnopharmacological and Medicinal Properties of Allophylus dimorphus Radlk.: An Update

Опубликована: Март 12, 2025

Review Ethnopharmacological and Medicinal Properties of Allophylus dimorphus Radlk.: An Update Md Nasir Ahmed 1, Azazahemad A. Kureshi 2,*, Chowdhury Alfi Afroze 3, Emran Habibi 4,5, Satyajit D. Sarker 5, Lutfun Nahar 6,* 1 Biotechnology & Natural Medicine Division, TechB Nutrigenomics, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh 2 Analytical Development Innovation Center, Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd., Anand 388435, Gujarat, India 3 Department Genetic Engineering, University Alternative, 1209, 4 Plants Research Centre, Institute Medicines Metabolic Disorders, Mazandaran Medical Sciences, Sari 48157-33971, Iran 5 Centre for Products Discovery (CNPD), School Pharmacy Biomolecular Liverpool John Moores University, James Parsons Building, Byrom Street, L3 3AF, UK 6 Laboratory Growth Regulators, Palacký Experimental Botany, The Czech Academy Šlechtitelů 27, 78371 Olomouc, Republic * Correspondence: [email protected] (A.A.K.); [email protected] (L.N.) Received: February 2025; Revised: 7 March Accepted: 10 Published: 12 2025 Abstract: Radlk., a member the Sapindaceae family, is shrub or tree primarily found in Nicobar Islands, Malaysia, Philippines. Despite its potential relevance traditional medicine, research on ethnopharmacological medicinal properties this species currently limited. However, few closely related species, such as cobbe serratus, have been studied their bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory properties. World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes significance which remains vital healthcare source many communities worldwide. rapid loss plant diversity discovering novel highlight necessity documenting investigating species. This update consolidates existing knowledge phytochemistry, ethnomedicinal uses, pharmacological dimorphus, providing foundation future conservation efforts.

Язык: Английский

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Mechanism of Mycotoxin Contamination of Medicinal Herbs

Toxins, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(3), С. 139 - 139

Опубликована: Март 14, 2025

Mycotoxin contamination in medicinal plants can lead to toxicity, reduced therapeutic efficacy, and economic losses. This has emerged as a significant issue, drawing attention from researchers research centers worldwide. Over recent decades, numerous analytical studies have addressed mycotoxin these herbs, evaluating various methods determine their presence quantitatively qualitatively. While several reviews summarized studies, they often overlook comprehensive exploration of the mechanisms influencing factors herbs. Therefore, this review aims delve into aflatoxin ochratoxin some most widespread including jujube fruits, lotus seeds, licorice roots. The were also examined, physical composition maturity stages concluded that A herbs involves complex interactions between herbs’ natural defenses, fungal pathogenicity, chemical composition, characteristics, individual plant differences at stages. Understanding contamination, association with maturity, nutrient profile, development, advances our comprehension

Язык: Английский

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Peak Experiences Matter

Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025

Peak and mystical experiences can be seen as states of consciousness that exist on a spectrum varying intensity duration. They are often described moments profound joy, ecstasy, awe involve feelings noetic quality, decreased self-salience, heightened interconnectedness. The renewed interest in psychedelics potential tool for therapeutic intervention has been driven by early observations the role peak promoting well-being healing. Numerous studies have shown direct correlation between strength positive, long-lasting psychological outcomes achieved with psychedelic psychotherapy across range mental health conditions, including depression, cancer-related distress, substance use disorders. mechanisms underlying this effect complex neurobiological changes, particularly brain regions associated self-referential processing consciousness. However, medicalization psychedelic-assisted therapy raises critical questions about ability to commodify these transformative states. This prompts reevaluation important underscores their importance achieving benefits attained through emerging approach. As result, further exploration non-pharmacological means inducing benefit is warranted.

Язык: Английский

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The destructive sampling conundrum and guidelines for effective and ethical sampling of herbaria

Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2024

The use of herbaria for science and conservation is revolutionizing the discovery, exploration, protection biodiversity at unprecedented scopes scales. Global Metaherbarium—a digitally interlinked, open-access resource—is stimulating these efforts helping to facilitate massive investigations that utilize aggregated digital derivatives physical herbarium specimens. Simultaneously, growing this virtual resource expanding collections by researchers from many scholarly domains who increasingly are sampling specimens multiomic (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics, microbiomics). These leading new scientific insights supporting development actions, but they come with a substantial cost: (partial) destruction priceless often irreplaceable specimens, which constitute global heritage should be permanently safeguarded future reference. absence comprehensive set “best practices” destructively leads confusion uncertainty institutions alike risks over-exploitation precious when research executed. Here, we provide best practices aimed reducing uncertainties creating framework sustainably ethically Our recommendations intended two complementary overlapping audiences—users stewards—who together build, use, protect collections.

Язык: Английский

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