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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEffect of Inhibitory Substances on Microbiospora Isolated from Soil under Cultivation of Curcuma Longa L.A. P. Kamble, Prakash Thorat, S. W. KulkarniProblem statement: Soil Pollution is major problem because different types of pesticides are used to control plant pest. The residual component of pesticide diffuses into the soil. It is necessary to check whether actinomycetes degrade these components and control the soil pollution. Approach: In Ayurved system of medicine the rhizome portion of Curcuma longa L. was used as an anti-inflammatory … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 16 Mar 2012 · 7,819 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCurcuma longa, Glycyrrhiza glabra and Moringa oleifera Ameliorate Diclofenac-induced Hepatoxicity in RatsAlaaeldin A. HamzaAlthough treatment with therapeutic agents may be one of the main causes of liver toxicity, there have been only limited attempts at thorough research efforts to seek solution. Diclofenac (DIC) is a widely used anti-inflammatory drug that causes liver toxicity. This DIC-induced hepatotoxicity was found to be associated with oxidative damage. In this report, extracts of herbal plants that are … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2007 · 9,614 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleControl of Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum musae on Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. Using Antagonistic Bacillus spp.Supuk Mahadtanapuk, Mondhon Sanguansermsri, Robert W. Cutler et al.Over 400 bacterial strains, isolated from leaf surfaces of Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. and hot springs in the Chiang Mai province of northern Thailand, were screened in vitro for antagonistic activity against Colletotrichum musae, an anthracnose fungus. Three isolates provided greater than 75% growth inhibition of the fungus in vitro and were identified as Bacillus licheniformis, B. amyloliquefaciens and B. subtilis. … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2007 · 9,005 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAnti-Phytopthora capsici Activities and Potential Use as Antifungal in Agriculture of Alpinia galanga Swartz, Curcuma longa Linn, Boesenbergia pandurata Schut and Chromolaena odorata: Bioactivities Guided Isolation of Active IngredientsWilart Pompimon, Jinnantina Jomduang, Uma Prawat, Samlee MankhetkornProblem statement: Plant derived fungicides are now being subjects of many research groups. These secondary metabolites have enormous potential to inspire and influence modern agrochemical research. The study aimed to investigate the antifungal activity and their potential use as fungicides in the agriculture of crude extracts and purified compounds derived from plants used in traditional medicines. Approach: Four medicinal plants … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,704 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleChanges in Flower Development, Chlorophyll Mutation and Alteration in Plant Morphology of Curcuma alismatifolia by Gamma IrradiationThohirah Lee Abdullah, Johari Endan, B. Mohd NazirProblem statement: Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep., commonly known as 'Thai tulip' or pathumma is a member of the family Zingiberaceae. This herbaceous perennial which can be grown from rhizomes have a great potential for use as a cut flower, flowering potted plant and as a garden plant for tropical landscaping. Unlike other bulbous floral crops, research on C. alismatifolia using gamma … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2009 · 8,437 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsInhibition of Interleukin-6 Expression by Curcumin in Rat Vascular Smooth Muscle Explants In VitroYanti, Stephanie, Yuliani et al.In atherosclerotic plaques, infectious agents from microbes may release Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and heat shock proteins that can stimulate the production of mediators, i.e., pro-inflammatory cytokines, by vascular endothelial cells and Smooth Muscle Cells (SMCs). The elevated level of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is strongly associated with the development of atherosclerosis. Here, we investigated whether curcumin isolated from the rhizome of Curcuma longa … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 15 Dec 2014 · 6,774 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Methyl Jasmonate and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) on Antioxidant Potential and Metabolomic Profiles of Zingiberaceae RhizomesHenny Lieke Rampe, Hanny Hesky Pontororing, Hanry Jefry Lengkong et al.The rhizomes of Zingiberaceae plants are used as cooking spices, medicines, cosmetics and beverage ingredients. Zingiberaceae rhizomes have the potential to be immunostimulants, antioxidants and immunomodulators. Antioxidants are chemical compounds that bind free oxygen radicals and prevent free radicals from damaging healthy cells. This research aimed to analyze the antioxidant potential and metabolomic compounds of the rhizomes of the Zingiberaceae … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 10 Apr 2026 · 1,311 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIn Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Modified Lysozyme (Lys 90) and Herbal Extracts Against Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coliEni Kusumaningtyas, Bagem BR Sembiring, Andriani et al.The emergence of Antimicrobial Resistant (AMR) poses a significant challenge to the poultry farming industry. This study investigated the potential of Lysozyme (Lys), modified Lysozyme (Lys 90), an herbal extract, and their combination (herbs + Lys 90) as alternative antimicrobial agents against Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli (MDR-E. coli). Lys 90 was prepared by heating Lys at 90 °C for 20 minutes. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 3 · 1 Dec 2025 · 2,076 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnti-Metalloproteinase-9 Activities of Selected Indonesian Zingiberaceae Rhizome Extracts in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Human Vascular Endothelial Cells In VitroYantiProblem statement: Atherosclerosis is associated with chronic inflammation triggered by bacterial infection that activates the breakdown of extracellular matrix protein by matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs). Zingiberaceae, a group of tropical food crops grown in Indonesia and other Southeast Asia regions, has been traditionally used for food coloring, seasoning, culinary and medicinal purposes. However, its efficacy as natural vascular protection has not … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 27 May 2011 · 7,869 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntimicrobial Activity of Some Medicinal Plants from MalaysiaKoshy Philip, Sri Nurestri Abd Malek, Wirakarnain Sani et al.Problem statement: About 32 extracts from eight selected medicinal plants, namely Pereskia bleo, Pereskia grandifolia, Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb., Curcuma zedoria, Curcuma mangga, Curcuma inodora aff. Blatter, Zingiber officinale var. officinale (jahe gajah) and Zingiber officinale var. rubrum (jahe emprit) used by Malaysia traditional health care systems were screened for their antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria using … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2009 · 9,728 accessesView PDFCite