There is intense interest in using genome editing technologies to domesticate wild plants, or
accelerate the improvement of weakly domesticated crops, in de novo domestication. Here …

Due to their robust antioxidant capabilities, potential health benefits, wide variety of
biological activities, and strong antioxidant qualities, phenolic compounds are substances …

Background An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants was carried out in 14 villages
adjacent to Mabira Central Forest Reserve (CFR) in Central Uganda between August 2013 …

Tyrosol and its glycosylated product salidroside are important ingredients in
pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and cosmetics. Despite the ability of Saccharomyces …

Background Angola suffered a long-lasting military conflict. Therefore, traditional knowledge
of plant usage is still an important part of cultural heritage, especially concerning the still …

The dietary phytochemical thymoquinone (TQ), belonging to the family of quinones, mainly
obtained from the black and angular seeds of Nigella sativa, is one of the promising …

The chemical composition and structure of the soil strongly affect the growth and
development of plants. Ecophysiologically, the effects of soil are translated in changes in …

Understanding the spatial-temporal variability in ecosystem services (ES) demand can help
anticipate externalities of land use change. This study presents new operational approaches …

Ethnopharmacological relevance The rich flora of Guinea-Bissau, and the widespread use
of medicinal plants for the treatment of various diseases, constitutes an important local …

Traditional medicine is typically the most accessible primary healthcare for a large
proportion of the people in Nigeria. However, its potential remains under-explored …