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Leaf life span plasticity in tropical seedlings grown under contrasting light regimes. (1/10)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The phenotypic plasticity of leaf life span in response to low resource conditions has a potentially large impact on the plant carbon budget, notably in evergreen species not subject to seasonal leaf shedding, but has rarely been well documented. This study evaluates the plasticity of leaf longevity, in terms of its quantitative importance to the plant carbon balance under limiting light. METHODS: Seedlings of four tropical tree species with contrasting light requirements (Alstonia scholaris, Hevea brasiliensis, Durio zibethinus and Lansium domesticum) were grown under three light regimes (full sunlight, 45 % sunlight and 12 % sunlight). Their leaf dynamics were monitored over 18 months. RESULTS: All species showed a considerable level of plasticity with regard to leaf life span: over the range of light levels explored, the ratio of the range to the mean value of life span varied from 29 %, for the least plastic species, to 84 %, for the most. The common trend was for leaf life span to increase with decreasing light intensity. The plasticity apparent in leaf life span was similar in magnitude to the plasticity observed in specific leaf area and photosynthetic rate, implying that it has a significant impact on carbon gain efficiency when plants acclimate to different light regimes. In all species, median survival time was negatively correlated with leaf photosynthetic capacity (or its proxy, the nitrogen content per unit area) and leaf emergence rate. CONCLUSIONS: Longer leaf life spans under low light are likely to be a consequence of slower ageing as a result of a slower photosynthetic metabolism. (+info)The impact of plants on the reduction of volatile organic compounds in a small space. (2/10)
This study aims at examining the reduction of indoor air contaminants by plants placed in an indoor space. Field measurements were performed using Aglaonema brevispathum, Pachira aquatica, and Ficus benjamiana, which were verified as air-purifying plants by NASA. Three conditions for the amount of plants and positions were used in two separate rooms whose dimensions are identical. The concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) was monitored three hours after the plants were placed and three days after the plants were placed. The variations of concentration of Benzene, Toluene, Etylbenzene, and Xylene (BTEX), as well as Formaldehyde, which are all known as the major elements of Volatile Organic Compounds were monitored. The amount of reduction in concentration of Toluene and Formaldehyde was monitored 3 hours and 3 days after the plants were placed in the space. The reduction in the concentration of Benzene, Toluene, Etylbenzene, Xylene, and Formaldehyde was significantly greater when plants were present. When plants were placed near a window, the reduction of concentration was greater. The more plants were used, the more a reduction of indoor air contaminants occurred. The effect of reducing the concentration of air contaminants increased when the amount of plants increased, and when the plants were placed in sunny area. The concentration of Toluene was reduced by 45.6 microg/m(3) when 10% of the model space was occupied by Aglaonema brevispathum. (+info)Glycemic index of common Malaysian fruits. (3/10)
The objective of the present study was to measure the glycemic index of durian, papaya, pineapple and water-melon grown in Malaysia. Ten (10) healthy volunteers (5 females, 5 males; body mass index 21.18+/-1.7 kg/m2) consumed 50 g of available carbohydrate portions of glucose (reference food) and four test foods (durian, papaya, pineapple and watermelon) in random order after an overnight fast. Glucose was tested on three separate occasions, and the test foods were each tested once. Postprandial plasma glucose was measured at intervals for two hours after intake of the test foods. Incremental areas under the curve were calculated, and the glycemic index was determined by expressing the area under the curve after the test foods as a percentage of the mean area under the curve after glucose. The results showed that the area under the curve after pineapple, 232+/-24 mmolxmin/L, was significantly greater than those after papaya, 147+/-14, watermelon, 139+/-8, and durian, 124+/-13 mmolxmin/L (p<0.05). Similarly, the glycemic index of pineapple, 82+/-4, was significantly greater than those of papaya, 58+/-6, watermelon, 55+/-3, and durian, 49+/-5 (p<0.05). The differences in area under the curve and glycemic index among papaya, watermelon and durian were not statistically significant. We conclude that pineapple has a high glycemic index, whereas papaya is intermediate and watermelon and durian are low glycemic index foods. The validity of these results depends on the accuracy of the data in the food tables upon which the portion sizes tested were based. (+info)Transient response of sap flow to wind speed. (4/10)
(+info)First record of species of Cerambycidae (Coleoptera) in cardeiro (Scleronema micranthum) (Bombacaceae) in the Central Amazon. (5/10)
(+info)Penetrating ocular injury by durian fruit. (6/10)
Durian may inflict severe body injury when it drops from the tree. This case report describes a patient who presented with facial and penetrating eye injury when a ripe durian fruit dropped onto her face while harvesting the fruits under the tree. The authors emphasized the importance of facial and eye protective devices during durian fruit harvesting season. (+info)Influence of chemical extraction conditions on the physicochemical and functional properties of polysaccharide gum from durian (Durio zibethinus) seed. (7/10)
(+info)Effect of different purification techniques on the characteristics of heteropolysaccharide-protein biopolymer from durian (Durio zibethinus) seed. (8/10)
(+info)Bombacaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes trees, shrubs, and herbs. It was previously recognized as a distinct family, but recent classifications have merged it into the Malvaceae family. Plants in this group are characterized by their large, showy flowers and often contain a great deal of mucilage. Some well-known members of this group include the baobab tree, the kapok tree, and the silk-cotton tree.
"Bombax" is a term that refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, also known as the mallow family. The most well-known species in this genus is Bombax ceiba, which is commonly called the red silk-cotton tree or the kapok tree. This tree is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
The bark, leaves, and seeds of Bombax species have been used in traditional medicine systems for various purposes, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. However, it's important to note that the use of these plants as medicinal remedies should be done under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional, as they can also have potential side effects or interact with other medications.
Therefore, "Bombax" is not typically used in medical terminology as a specific diagnosis or treatment, but rather refers to a type of plant that has been used in traditional medicine practices.
I apologize for any confusion, but "Malvaceae" is not a medical term. It is a taxonomic category in botany, referring to the mallow family of plants, which includes over 4,000 species. Some plants in this family have been used in traditional medicine, but Malvaceae itself does not have a specific medical definition.
An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on various topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order. In the context of medicine, a medical encyclopedia is a collection of articles that provide information about a wide range of medical topics, including diseases and conditions, treatments, tests, procedures, and anatomy and physiology. Medical encyclopedias may be published in print or electronic formats and are often used as a starting point for researching medical topics. They can provide reliable and accurate information on medical subjects, making them useful resources for healthcare professionals, students, and patients alike. Some well-known examples of medical encyclopedias include the Merck Manual and the Stedman's Medical Dictionary.
'Adansonia' is a genus of deciduous trees in the family Malvaceae, also known as the baobab trees. These trees are native to Madagascar, mainland Africa, and Australia. The name 'Adansonia' comes from Michel Adanson, a French naturalist who studied and classified these trees.
The most well-known species of Adansonia is A. digitata, which is commonly referred to as the African baobab or "upside-down tree" due to its thick trunk and spreading branches that resemble roots. Other notable species include A. grandidieri, A. suarezensis, and A. gregorii (also known as the boab or Australian baobab).
Baobab trees are highly valued for their fruit, which contains a powdery pulp rich in vitamin C, calcium, and other nutrients. The bark, leaves, and seeds of the tree also have various medicinal uses in traditional medicine.
Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, are a group of plants that produce seeds enclosed within an ovary. The term "angiosperm" comes from the Greek words "angeion," meaning "case" or "capsule," and "sperma," meaning "seed." This group includes the majority of plant species, with over 300,000 known species.
Angiosperms are characterized by their reproductive structures, which consist of flowers. The flower contains male and female reproductive organs, including stamens (which produce pollen) and carpels (which contain the ovules). After fertilization, the ovule develops into a seed, while the ovary matures into a fruit, which provides protection and nutrition for the developing embryo.
Angiosperms are further divided into two main groups: monocots and eudicots. Monocots have one cotyledon or embryonic leaf, while eudicots have two. Examples of monocots include grasses, lilies, and orchids, while examples of eudicots include roses, sunflowers, and legumes.
Angiosperms are ecologically and economically important, providing food, shelter, and other resources for many organisms, including humans. They have evolved a wide range of adaptations to different environments, from the desert to the ocean floor, making them one of the most diverse and successful groups of plants on Earth.
Phylogeny is the evolutionary history and relationship among biological entities, such as species or genes, based on their shared characteristics. In other words, it refers to the branching pattern of evolution that shows how various organisms have descended from a common ancestor over time. Phylogenetic analysis involves constructing a tree-like diagram called a phylogenetic tree, which depicts the inferred evolutionary relationships among organisms or genes based on molecular sequence data or other types of characters. This information is crucial for understanding the diversity and distribution of life on Earth, as well as for studying the emergence and spread of diseases.
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Malvaceae5
- As is true for many botanical names, circumscription and status of the taxon has varied with taxonomic point of view, and currently the preference is to transfer most of the erstwhile family Bombacaceae to the subfamily Bombacoideae within the family Malvaceae in the order Malvales. (wikipedia.org)
- Bombacaceae is no longer recognized by the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group I 1998, II 2003 and Kubitzki system 2003 at the rank of family, the bulk of the taxa in question being treated as subfamilies Bombacoideae and Helicteroideae within family Malvaceae sensu lato. (wikipedia.org)
- A close relationship between Bombacaceae and Malvaceae has long been recognized but until recently the families have been kept separate in most classification systems, and continue to be separated in many references, including the reference work in classification of flowering plants: Heywood et al. (wikipedia.org)
- On the other hand, they say: "One approach is to lump them [the families in the core Malvales, including Bombacaceae] all into a 'super' Malvaceae, recognizing them as subfamilies. (wikipedia.org)
- Malvaceae/Helicteroideae/Durioneae or Bombacaceae-Durioneae). (mapress.com)
Familia1
- El hábitat principal es bosque montano seco con plantas de la familia Bombacaceae. (birdlife.org)
Family4
- Bombacaceae were long recognised as a family of flowering plants or Angiospermae. (wikipedia.org)
- As circumscribed in its traditional sense, the family Bombacaceae includes around 30 genera (25 genera after Heywood et al. (wikipedia.org)
- The chupa chupa is a large tree part of the Bombacaceae family. (herbs2000.com)
- Like other members of the Bombacaceae family, these trees produce a seed pod filled with silklike 'cotton' in which the seeds are embedded. (llifle.com)
Species2
- Irrespective of current taxonomic status, many of the species originally included in the Bombacaceae are of considerable ecological, historical, horticultural, and economic importance, such as balsa, kapok, baobab and durian. (wikipedia.org)
- We report here on the blond-crested woodpecker (Celeus flavescens) taking nectar from flowers of two canopy species, Spirotheca passifloroides (Bombacaceae) and Schwartzia brasiliensis (Marcgraviaceae), in the Atlantic forest of south-eastern Brazil. (biotaneotropica.org.br)
Durioneae2
- Recent phylogenetic research has shown that Bombacaceae as traditionally circumscribed (including tribe Durioneae) is not a monophyletic group. (wikipedia.org)
- Genera of tribe Durioneae excluded from Bombacaceae after Heywood et al. (wikipedia.org)
Traditionally1
- Eleven aqueous plant extracts from 8 traditionally used Nigerian medicinal plants Adasonia digitata L. (Bombacaceae), Bryophyllum pinnatum Lam. (scialert.net)
Image1
- https://www.plantarium.ru/lang/en/page/image/id/715745.html (accessed on 3 Oct 2023). (plantarium.ru)
Genus1
- Kostermansia Soegeng Neesia Blume Genus that should be excluded from Bombacaceae after Heywood et al. (wikipedia.org)
Familia1
- Género de plantas de la familia BOMBACACEAE. (bvsalud.org)
Group1
- Recent phylogenetic research has shown that Bombacaceae as traditionally circumscribed (including tribe Durioneae) is not a monophyletic group. (wikipedia.org)