Basella alba L. (Malabar Spinach) as an Abundant Source of Betacyanins: Identification, Stability, and Bioactivity Studies on Natural and Processed Fruit Pigments
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06225
Abstract: The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of acylated and decarboxylated gomphrenins, as well as Basella alba L. fruit extract, were investigated in relation to gomphrenin, known for its high biological potential. The most abundant natural acylated… read more here.
Keywords: stability; fruit; malabar spinach; alba malabar ... See more keywords
Biosorption potential of basella Alba (Malabar spinach) for removal of fluoride in aqueous solutions based on its phytoremediation applications; a review
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DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2427378
Abstract: Abstract This review article explores the applications of Basella alba (Malabar spinach), a fast-growing vine plant known for its numerous health benefits, culinary uses, and potential in dye and oil production. Fluoride contamination in water… read more here.
Keywords: phytoremediation; water; malabar spinach; alba malabar ... See more keywords
Genetic diversity assessment of accessions of Basella alba var alba and Basella alba var rubra morphotypes using vegetative and reproductive traits
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DOI: 10.1080/19315260.2024.2354769
Abstract: ABSTRACT The genetic diversity in 38 accessions each of Basella alba var alba and Basella alba var rubra morphotypes were studied. This was achieved using Duncan’s multiple range test, principal components analysis and phenogram. In… read more here.
Keywords: alba var; basella alba; accessions basella;
First Report of Athelia rolfsii Causing Damping-Off and Leaf Blight on Basella alba in Malaysia.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-10-21-2266-pdn
Abstract: Basella alba is an evergreen perennial vine that grows as an edible leafy vegetable in Malaysia (Nordin et al. 2007). During January 2021, a cottony white hypha associated with aggregates of white to brown sclerotia… read more here.
Keywords: basella alba; athelia rolfsii; damping leaf; leaf blight ... See more keywords
First report of Nigrospora musae causing white leaf spot of Basella alba L in China.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-12-22-2786-pdn
Abstract: Basella alba L, an edible annual twining herb of the genus Basella and the family Basella, has been widely introduced and cultivated in China. Basella alba L. as a leaf vegetable, is rich in vitamins… read more here.
Keywords: basella alba; white leaf; leaf spot; basella ... See more keywords
Impact of geographical variation on nutritional and antioxidant properties of Basella alba L. from Sri Lanka
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DOI: 10.1186/s12870-025-06143-3
Abstract: Basella alba L. (Malabar spinach) is a widely consumed leafy vegetable, well known for its nutritional and therapeutic properties. These properties arise from the availability of essential nutrients, phytochemicals, and antioxidant potential, which may vary… read more here.
Keywords: content; dry weight; antioxidant; analysis ... See more keywords
IN VIVO PHARMACOKINETICS STUDY OF DICLOFENAC SODIUM LOADED BASELLA ALBA MUCILAGE BASED CARRIER FOR ENHANCEMENT OF ORAL BIOAVAILABILITY
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DOI: 10.22159/ijap.2025v17i4.53926
Abstract: Objective: The present study aims to evaluate the in vivo bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of diclofenac sodium entrapped in a natural polysaccharide, Basella alba mucilage-based carrier. Methods: In this study, mucilage from Basella alba was chemically… read more here.
Keywords: basella alba; alba mucilage; diclofenac sodium;
Shelf Life Extension of Chilled Pork by Optimal Ultrasonicated Ceylon Spinach (Basella alba) Extracts: Physicochemical and Microbial Properties
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DOI: 10.3390/foods10061241
Abstract: The effect of ultrasonication on the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Ceylon spinach (Basella alba) extracts (CE) and the shelf life of chilled pork with CE were studied. The CE were ultrasonicated at different power… read more here.
Keywords: pork; basella alba; spinach basella; shelf life ... See more keywords
Anti-Melanogenic Potential of Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) in Human Melanoma Cells with Oxidative Stress Suppression and Anti-Inflammatory Activities
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DOI: 10.3390/foods13182943
Abstract: Basella alba has been used in Thai remedies to treat skin disorders, but scientific evidence supporting its efficacy is currently limited. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of B. alba extracts on melanin… read more here.
Keywords: oxidative stress; melanoma cells; basella alba; melanoma ... See more keywords
Structural Studies on Diverse Betacyanin Classes in Matured Pigment-Rich Fruits of Basella alba L. and Basella alba L. var. ‘Rubra’ (Malabar Spinach)
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911243
Abstract: Identification of betacyanins in Basella alba L. and Basella alba L. var. ‘Rubra’ fruits was performed by low- and high-resolution mass spectrometry (LRMS and HRMS) as well as 1H, 13C and two-dimensional NMR which revealed… read more here.
Keywords: alba basella; basella alba; betacyanin; var rubra ... See more keywords
Seed Priming with ZnO and Fe3O4 Nanoparticles Alleviate the Lead Toxicity in Basella alba L. through Reduced Lead Uptake and Regulation of ROS
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11172227
Abstract: The increased lead (Pb) content in the environment has an impact on all living beings, including plant growth and quality. The present study aims to investigate the protective roles of zinc (Zn)- and iron (Fe)-… read more here.
Keywords: basella alba; stress; seed priming; seed ... See more keywords