Diversity and population distribution of nematodes associated with honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) and rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) in the Western Cape province of South Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06306
Abstract: Nematodes are important soil organisms that constitute a key component of the soil ecosystem. A plant-parasitic survey was conducted to identify the diversity of nematodes associated with two endemic tea plants, honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) and… read more here.
Keywords: rooibos; south africa; diversity; nematodes associated ... See more keywords
Effect of dietary n-3 fatty acid and rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) supplementation on semen quality, sperm fatty acids and reproductive performance of aged male broiler breeders.
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DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13705
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of dietary fish oil (FO) and rooibos supplementation on semen quality, fatty acids composition and reproductive performance of aged male broiler breeders. Seventy-two 47-week-old Ross… read more here.
Keywords: semen quality; broiler; supplementation semen; rooibos ... See more keywords
In vitro comparison of various antioxidants and flavonoids from Rooibos as beta cell protectants against lipotoxicity and oxidative stress-induced cell death
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268551
Abstract: Oxidative stress and lipotoxicity effects on pancreatic β cells play a major role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Flavonoids and antioxidants are under study for their cytoprotective effects and antidiabetic potential. In… read more here.
Keywords: cell; stress; rooibos; oxidative stress ... See more keywords
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and its constituent quercetin can suppress ovarian cell functions and their response to FSH.
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DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.935060
Abstract: Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis Brum. f) can directly influence female reproduction, but whether rooibos can influence the response of ovarian cells to FSH and whether the rooibos effects are due to the presence of quercetin remain… read more here.
Keywords: constituent quercetin; rooibos; fsh; rooibos aspalathus ... See more keywords
Comparison of Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity for Fermented and Unfermented Rooibos Samples Extracted with Water and Methanol
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11010016
Abstract: Rooibos is brewed from the medicinal plant Aspalathus linearis. It has a well-established wide spectrum of bio-activity properties, which in part may be attributed to the phenolic antioxidant power. The antioxidant capacity (AOC) of rooibos… read more here.
Keywords: fermented unfermented; water; phenolic content; rooibos ... See more keywords