Only cultivated, its origin is uncertain, probably indigenous to the Antilles or South Mexico.
Now distributed worldwide and naturalized in the tropics and warm subtropics. In Jamaica …

Parkia speciosa Hassk. commonly known as petai beans are extensively consumed in
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Borneo, Madagascar, Africa, India, and other …

Total headspace volatiles, soluble solids content, fruit hardness, skin color, and sensory
attributes were monitored in ripening pawpaw (Asimina triloba) fruit. A rapid rise in …

Background In the last decade, the sharply increasing population has fueled the
development of food industry to fulfill the demand of daily consumption. The processing of …

Abstract Aspilia africana (Pers.) CD Adams (Bush marigold) is commonly referred to as
“iodine or haemorrhage plant” due to its ability to stop blood flow in fresh wounds. It is a semi …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Panax L.(Araliaceae) is globally-recognized plant
resource suitable for the globalization of traditional Chinese medicines. It has traditionally …

Papaya is one of the most important fruit trees cultivated throughout the tropical and
subtropical regions and its production is rising worldwide. Its edible part has a high …

A pome is an accessory fruit composed of one or more carpels surrounded by accessory
tissue. The accessory tissue is interpreted by some specialists as an extension of the …

The growth of horticulture industries worldwide has generated huge quantities of fruit wastes
(25%–40% of the total fruits processed). These residues are generally a good source of …

The effect of gastro intestinal digestion on total phenolic contents (TPC), total flavonoid
contents (TFC), radical scavenging activity (RSA) and vitamin C levels of apple (Malus …