Qualification of tropical fruit-derived Lactobacillus plantarum strains as potential probiotics acting on blood glucose and total cholesterol levels in Wistar rats.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.08.035
Abstract: Tropical fruit and their industrial processing byproducts have been considered sources of probiotic Lactobacillus. Sixteen tropical fruit-derived Lactobacillus strains were assessed for growth-promoting effects using a host-commensal nutrient scarcity model with Drosophila melanogaster (Dm). Two… read more here.
Keywords: fruit derived; plantarum; derived lactobacillus; tropical fruit ... See more keywords
Tropical fruit production depends on wild insect communities: bees and lychees in Thailand
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DOI: 10.1017/s0266467421000067
Abstract: The importance of wild insects as pollinators of tropical tree crops has rarely been tested. Across 18 small-scale lychee orchards in northern Thailand, we evaluated the roles of different wild insects as pollinators and predators… read more here.
Keywords: fruit; insects; wild insects; fruit production ... See more keywords
Current trends of tropical fruit waste utilization
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DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2016.1176009
Abstract: ABSTRACT Recent rapid growth of the world's population has increased food demands. This phenomenon poses a great challenge for food manufacturers in maximizing the existing food or plant resources. Nowadays, the recovery of health benefit… read more here.
Keywords: current trends; fruit; waste; fruit wastes ... See more keywords