2 citations
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July 2023 in “Water” In this study, the genotoxic effects of the 2020 harmful algal bloom event were linked to specific toxic algal groups affecting Tradescantia plants, making Trad-SHM and Trad-MN tests suitable for evaluating HABs' toxic potential.
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October 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that both ethanol and aqueous extracts of Lepidium sativum seeds improved insulin signaling and reduced obesity-related metabolic changes in high-fat diet-fed rats, suggesting potential as a dietary supplement.
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April 2021 in “Clinical Phytoscience” This review discusses the ethnobotanical uses and phytochemistry of Plumbago zeylanica L., highlighting its potential pharmacological benefits for conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, but reports no new experimental findings.
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May 2015 in “Planta” Certain fungi and bacteria help orchid seeds germinate and plants grow better.
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August 2003 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that a 70% methanol extract from red ginseng stimulated hair growth in mouse vibrissal follicles, suggesting its bioactive components, particularly certain ginsenosides, may promote hair growth.