Microbial symbionts increase plant growth and eco-physiological performance under abiotic
stress. In this study, we evaluated how the colonization of two fungal endophytes isolated …

Restricted postharvest application of synthetic fungicides in maintaining the quality of citrus
fruits has led to a search for alternative postharvest treatments. This study evaluated the …

The food sector generates massive amounts of waste, which are rich in active compounds,
especially polyphenols; therefore, valorizing these wastes is a global trend. In this study, we …

Background An in vitro assay on Sigmoidin A from Erythrina abyssinica stem bark revealed
its potency to inhibit pancreatic lipase. However, studies indicate activity of extract bioactive …

Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) causes significant losses in cassava production in Africa.
The disease is caused by several cassava mosaic geminiviruses (CMGs) and spread …

Background Scientific evidence has revealed possible confounders in diet induced obesity
models of Drosophila melanogaster. High Sugar Diet (HSD) induction of obesity in flies has …

There was an increase in the activity of peroxidase, catalase, Phenylalanine ammonia
lyasetotal phenols, and total free amino acids in all the genotypes when inoculated with M …

Though physio-nutritional therapy has shown appreciable results in obesity management,
the results are limited due to failure to adhere to a strict routine. In develo** countries …

Challenges associated with current nutritional models to induce obesity in Drosophila
melanogaster created a rationale for this study. The objective of the study was to investigate …

Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is one of the seven major constraints threatening
food security worldwide. The challenge in managing the disease is lack of an effective and …