Dark-stem-dependent reverse fruit striping in Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin, squash, gourd: Cucurbitaceae): Genes l-2 and W are at the same locus
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DOI: 10.1007/s10681-020-02706-7
Abstract: Cucurbita pepo contains a wealth of genetic variability in fruit size, shape, and color. A common fruit color pattern in C. pepo is striping of the fruits. Stripes occur on the fruit exterior in accordance… read more here.
Keywords: reverse striping; fruit; stem dependent; pepo ... See more keywords
Ιntra-species grafting induces epigenetic and metabolic changes accompanied by alterations in fruit size and shape of Cucurbita pepo L.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10725-018-0456-7
Abstract: To further understand the impact of grafting on fruit characteristics and to comprehend the mechanisms involved in graft-induced changes we studied homo- and hetero- grafted Cucurbita pepo cultivars (cv.) that vary in fruit size and… read more here.
Keywords: pepo; cucurbita pepo; size shape; fruit size ... See more keywords
Antiparkinsonian activity of Cucurbita pepo seeds along with possible underlying mechanism.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11011-021-00707-6
Abstract: Cucurbita pepo is used as a vegetable in Pakistan and its seeds are also rich in tocopherol. Data showed the pivotal role of tocopherol in the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). The current study was… read more here.
Keywords: antiparkinsonian activity; cucurbita pepo; pepo; pepo seeds ... See more keywords
Response of vegetative and reproductive organs of Cucurbita pepo L. Subsp pepo ‘Allegria’ exposed to aged dieldrin contamination in regards to soil concentration and plant development
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DOI: 10.1007/s11104-024-06486-0
Abstract: Aims Dieldrin is an Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) which, due to its persistence in agricultural soils, continues to be a source of contamination for crops, especially Cucurbita pepo L. subsp pepo ( C. pepo L.). The… read more here.
Keywords: plant; pepo; soil; pepo allegria ... See more keywords
Effects of the lichen Peltigera canina on Cucurbita pepo spp. pepo grown in soil contaminated by DDTs
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11665-4
Abstract: Lichens consisting of a symbiotic association of green algae or cyanobacteria and fungi are found in a variety of environmental conditions worldwide. Terricolous lichens, located in soils, affect the living and lifeless environment of the… read more here.
Keywords: cucurbita pepo; soil contaminated; pepo; pepo spp ... See more keywords
Streptococcus pneumoniae PepO promotes host anti-infection defense via autophagy in a Toll-like receptor 2/4 dependent manner
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DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2020.1739411
Abstract: ABSTRACT Macrophage is essential for host anti-bacterial defense by directly eliminating invading microbes and inducing a series of immune reactions. Here we identified a Streptococcus pneumoniae protein, PepO, as a TLR2/TLR4 bi-ligand. We found that… read more here.
Keywords: host anti; tlr2 tlr4; pepo; streptococcus pneumoniae ... See more keywords
Purified Streptococcus pneumoniae Endopeptidase O (PepO) Enhances Particle Uptake by Macrophages in a Toll-Like Receptor 2- and miR-155-Dependent Manner
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DOI: 10.1128/iai.01012-16
Abstract: ABSTRACT Insights into the host-microbial virulence factor interaction, especially the immune signaling mechanisms, could provide novel prevention and treatment options for pneumococcal diseases. Streptococcus pneumoniae endopeptidase O (PepO) is a newly discovered and ubiquitously expressed… read more here.
Keywords: mir 155; endopeptidase pepo; pepo; streptococcus pneumoniae ... See more keywords
Genome-Wide Identification of Powdery Mildew Responsive Long Non-Coding RNAs in Cucurbita pepo
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.933022
Abstract: Cucurbita pepo L. is an essential economic vegetable crop worldwide, and its production is severely affected by powdery mildew (PM). However, our understanding of the molecular mechanism of PM resistance in C. pepo is very… read more here.
Keywords: non coding; pepo; cucurbita pepo; responsive lncrnas ... See more keywords
An Ethanolic Extract of Cucurbita pepo L. Seeds Modifies Neuroendocrine Disruption in Chronic Stressed Rats and Adrenal Expression of Inflammatory Markers and HSP70
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.749766
Abstract: Background: Pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo L.) were described to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fatigue, and antidepressant-like effect. The adrenal gland is an important stress-responsive organ that maintains homeostasis during stress. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the… read more here.
Keywords: chronic; extract; cucurbita pepo; inflammatory ... See more keywords
Characterization of the USDA Cucurbita pepo, C. moschata, and C. maxima germplasm collections
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1130814
Abstract: The Cucurbita genus is home to a number of economically and culturally important species. We present the analysis of genotype data generated through genotyping-by-sequencing of the USDA germplasm collections of Cucurbita pepo, C. moschata, and… read more here.
Keywords: characterization usda; germplasm collections; pepo; moschata maxima ... See more keywords
A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals QTLs and Candidate Genes Associated with the Carotenoid Content in the Flesh of Cucurbita pepo L. Fruit
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DOI: 10.3390/antiox14091090
Abstract: Considering the importance of carotenoids in the human diet, their enhancement is a key trait in current breeding programs. This study assessed lutein, zeaxanthin, α-carotene, and β-carotene levels in the flesh of mature fruits from… read more here.
Keywords: pepo; genome wide; carotenoid content; pepo fruit ... See more keywords