Anti-adipogenic activities of pheophorbide a and pyropheophorbide a isolated from wild bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L. var. abbreviata Seringe) in vitro.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12044
Abstract: BACKGROUND The wild bitter gourd (WBG) is a commonly consumed vegetable in Asia, which has antioxidant and hypoglycemic properties. The aim of the present study was to investigate anti-adipogenic activities of isolated compounds from WBG… read more here.
Keywords: bitter gourd; anti adipogenic; pheophorbide pyropheophorbide; adipogenic activities ... See more keywords
Gradation of yellow mosaic virus disease of okra and bitter gourd based on entropy based binning and Naive Bayes classifier after identification of leaves
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compag.2017.11.024
Abstract: Abstract Crop diseases in India are a major concern in the field of agriculture today. Efforts are being made to tackle this problem as agriculture is an important aspect of our economy. Due to diseases,… read more here.
Keywords: disease; okra bitter; bitter gourd; identification leaves ... See more keywords
Effect of different drying methods on the product quality and bioactive polysaccharides of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) slices.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.08.012
Abstract: In this study, three drying methods, namely, hot-air drying, freeze drying (FD), and infrared radiation drying (ID), were applied to dry bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) slices. Results showed that the drying methods had significant… read more here.
Keywords: gourd; gourd momordica; bitter gourd; bps bps ... See more keywords
Influence of different pasteurization techniques on antidiabetic, antioxidant and sensory quality of debittered bitter gourd juice during storage.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.01.140
Abstract: Debittered bitter gourd juice was subjected to gamma irradiation doses of 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5 and 2.5 kGy and thermal pasteurization at temperatures of 65, 75, 85 and 95 °C. Shigella boydii was the most… read more here.
Keywords: bitter gourd; gourd juice; debittered bitter; sensory quality ... See more keywords
Nanoliposomal encapsulation of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia) fruit extract as a rich source of health-promoting bioactive compounds
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108581
Abstract: Abstract Bitter Gourd fruit is a rich source of antioxidants and anti-diabetic compounds but due to its instability and bitter taste, there are limitations for adding in food formulations. Our goal was to load this… read more here.
Keywords: rich source; bitter gourd; bioactive compounds; extract ... See more keywords
Exergo-environmental analysis of an indirect forced convection solar dryer for drying bitter gourd slices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.08.066
Abstract: Abstract In this study, a low cost indirect forced convection solar dryer integrated with porous bed sensible heat storage medium has been developed and studied under the climatic conditions of Coimbatore for drying bitter gourd… read more here.
Keywords: bitter gourd; mass; gourd slices; solar dryer ... See more keywords
Whole-genome sequencing provides insights into the genetic diversity and domestication of bitter gourd (Momordica spp.).
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DOI: 10.1038/s41438-020-0305-5
Abstract: Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is a popular cultivated vegetable in Asian and African countries. To reveal the characteristics of the genomic structure, evolutionary trajectory, and genetic basis underlying the domestication of bitter gourd, we performed… read more here.
Keywords: domestication; gourd momordica; bitter gourd; domestication bitter ... See more keywords
Recent advances in the development of bitter gourd seed oil: from chemical composition to potential applications.
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DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2081961
Abstract: Non-conventional seed oils are being considered novelty foods due to the unique properties of their chemical constituents. Numerous such seed oils serve as nutritional and functional supplements, making them a point of interest for scholars.… read more here.
Keywords: seed; seed oil; medicine; bitter gourd ... See more keywords
First Report of Peanut Bud Necrosis Virus Infecting Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) in India
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-09-17-1480-pdn
Abstract: Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L, family Cucurbitaceae) is a major vegetable crop widely cultivated throughout India. Bitter gourd pods are consumed for their nutritional and medicinal value. In 2016, nearly 15% of plants showed virus-like… read more here.
Keywords: momordica charantia; gourd; bud necrosis; gourd momordica ... See more keywords
Value chain analysis of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) seed in Bangladesh
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DOI: 10.1504/ijvcm.2017.10006413
Abstract: The study was conducted in 2014 to examine the value chain and value adding at different stages of the marketing system of bitter gourd seed in Bangladesh. The research findings revealed that the production of… read more here.
Keywords: seed; bitter gourd; seed bangladesh; value ... See more keywords
Evaluation of bitter gourd varieties on different methods of cultivation
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DOI: 10.19045/bspab.2022.110007
Abstract: An experiment on evaluating bitter gourd varieties on different cultivation methods was conducted at the Agriculture Research Institute Tarnab Peshawar, Pakistan, in 2016. The experimental plots were arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with… read more here.
Keywords: fruit; yield; bitter gourd; gourd varieties ... See more keywords