
Listing of Useful Plants of the World
NOTICE: Information on the background to this Listing is available. The analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time was completed in 1997, using the Agricola database (1970-1996). Hard copies of the Listing (553 pages; over 4200 new crops listed with the analyses of numbers of papers over time included) are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher; see Advice on Publications Available.
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weed.Amaranthus spinosus
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Common Name(s):
prickly calalue syn thorny amaranthReferences
(Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to
www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]Mandal, M. and S. Mukherji (2000). Changes in chlorophyll content, chlorophyllase activity, Hill reaction, photosynthetic CO2 uptake, sugar and starch contents in five dicotyledonous plants exposed to automobile exhaust pollution. Journal of Environmental Biology. Jan. 21(1): 37-41. {a} Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge, Circular Road, Calcutta, 700-019, India
Rosskopf, E. N., R. Charudattan, et al. (2000). Field evaluation of Phomopsis amaranthicola, a biological control agent of Amaranthus spp. Plant Disease. [print] November 84(11): 1225-1230. {a} U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, USDA/ARS, Fort Pierce, FL, 34945, USA
Sato, S., K. Tateno, et al. (2000). Cultural control systems of naturalized weeds in forage crop fields. JARQ . [print] April 34(2): 115-124. {a} Department of Animal Production, Chugoku National Agricultural Experiment Station, Oda, Shimane, 694-0013, Japan
Goyal, L., M. Thakur, et al. (1999). Purification and properties of a membrane bound oxalate oxidase from Amaranthus leaves. Plant Science Shannon. March 142(1): 21-28. {a} Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Bio-Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, HR, 124001, India
Goyal, L., M. Thakur, et al. (1999). Quantification of urinary oxalate with alkylamine glass bound Amaranthus leaf oxalate oxidase. Analytical Letters 32(4): 633-647. {a} Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Bio-Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, HR, 124001, India
Jeanmonod, D. and H. M. Burdet (1999). Notes and contributions on Corsican flora, XV. Candollea 54(2): 385-416. {a} Laboratoire de Phanerogamie, MNHN, 16, Rue Buffon, F-75005, Paris, France
Wetzel, D. K., M. J. Horak, et al. (1999). Use of PCR-based molecular markers to identify weedy Amaranthus species. Weed Science. Sept. Oct. 47(5): 518-523. {a} Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA
Barminas, J. T., M. Charles, et al. (1998). Mineral composition of non-conventional leafy vegetables. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 53(1): 29-36. {a} Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria
Chikkalingaiah, E. G. and M. Mahadevappa (1998). Effect of different plant species and plant leachates on Parthenium hysterophorous L. weed. Crop Research Hisar 15(2-3): 160-164. AICRP Oilseed, Univ. Agric. Sci., Dharwad, India
Mapes, C., F. Basurto, et al. (1998). Evolutive trends of amaranto (Amaranthus spp.) under human selection in Mexico. Boletin de la Sociedad Botanica de Mexico. Jan. June(62): 91-107. {a} Jardin Botanico, Instituto de Biologia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Coyoacan, 04510, Mexico, DF, Mexico
Naik, P. K. and S. S. Sengar (1998). Chemical composition and in sacco DM degradability of some common weeds. Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition 15(2): 138-140. Anim. Nutr. Div., Indian Vet. Res. Inst., Izatnagar, UP 243 122, India
Chaturvedi, M., K. Datta, et al. (1997). Cytopalynology of Amaranthus L. and Chenopodium L.: The two pantoporate taxa. Feddes Repertorium 108(5-6): 325-333. {a} Palynol. Lab., Natl. Bot. Res. Inst., Lucknow-226001, India
Chen, J. P. (1997). Batch and continuous adsorption of strontium by plant root tissues. Bioresource Technology 60(3): 185-189. Dep. Chem. Engineering, Chang Gung Coll. Med. Technol. Kwei-San, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
Greizerstein, E. J., C. A. Naranjo, et al. (1997). Karyological studies in five wild species of Amaranths. Cytologia Tokyo 62(2): 115-120. Instituto Fitotecnico de Sta. Catalina-Centro de Inv. Geneticas, Casilla de Correo 4, 1836 Llavallol, Argentina
Iturbide, G. A., O. R. Carrillo, et al. (1997). Phenetic analysis of weeds of the genus Amaranthus in the state of Durango. Phytologia 83(2): 125-130. Cent. Interdisciplinario Invest. Desarrollo Integral Reg., Unidad Durango, COFAA-IPN, Apdo. Postal 57, Durango, Dgo 34000, Mexico
Ranade, S. A., A. Kumar, et al. (1997). Genome analysis of amaranths: Determination of inter- and intra-species variations. Journal of Biosciences Bangalore 22(4): 457-464. {a} Cent. Plant Mol. Biol., Natl. Bot. Res. Inst., Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226 001, India
Chen, J. P., W. R. Chen, et al. (1996). Biosorption of copper from aqueous solutions by plant root tissues. Journal of Fermentation and Bioengineering 81(5): 458-463. {a} Dep. Chem. Eng., Chang Gung Coll. Med. Technol., Kewi-San, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
Dusky, J. A. and W. M. Stall (1996). Evaluation of imazethapyr for weed control in leafy vegetable crops. Weed Technology 10(2): 253-257. {a} Everglades Res. Educ. Center, Univ. Fla., Belle Glade, FL 33430, USA
Esparza, S. S., I. G. Alejandre, et al. (1996). Foliar anatomy and morphology of seeds in some Mexican species of Amaranthus. Phytologia 81(4): 273-281. CIIDIR, COFAA, Inst. Politecnico Nacional, Unidad Durango, Apartado Postal 57, Durango, Mexico
Shrefler, J. W., W. M. Stall, et al. (1996). Spiny amaranth (Amaranthus spinosus L.), a serious competitor to crisphead lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Hortscience 31(3): 347-348. {a} Okla. Coop. Extension Serv., Wes Watkins Agric. Res. Extension Cent., Box 128, Lane, OK 74555, USA
Greizerstein, E. J. and L. Poggio (1995). Meiotic studies of spontaneous hybrids of Amaranthus: Genome analysis. Plant Breeding 114(5): 448-450. Inst. Fitotec. Stn. Catalina, Cent. Invest. Genet., C.C. 4, 1836 Llavallol, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Karim, F. M. (1995). Some new and interesting records for the flora of the United Arab Emirates. Candollea 50(1): 25-31. Desert Marine Environment Research Centre, UAE Univ., P.O. Box 17777, Al-Ain, United Arab, United Arab Emirates
Macharia, C. and E. B. Peffley (1995). Suppression of Amaranthus spinosus and Kochia scoparia: Evidence of competition or allelopathy in Allium fistulosum. Crop Protection 14(2): 155-158. {a} Dep. Plant and Soil Sci., Tex. Tech Univ., Lubbock, TX 79409-2122, USA
Mosyakin, S. L. (1995). The genus Amaranthus L. (Amaranthaceae) in Ukraine: A review. Ukrayins'kyi Botanichnyi Zhurnal 52(2): 225-234. N.G. Kholodnyi Inst. Bot., Natl. Acad. Sci. Ukr., vul. Tereshchenkivs'ka 2, MSP-1, 252601 Kiev, Ukraine
Mosyakin, S. L. (1995). Additional data on distribution of some species of Amaranthus L. (Amaranthaceae) in Ukraine. Ukrayins'kyi Botanichnyi Zhurnal 52(3): 384-387. N.G. Kholodnyi Inst. Bot., Natl. Acad. Sci. Ukr., vul. Tereshchenkivs'ka 2, MSP-1, 252601 Kiev, Ukraine
Orozco, S. M., G. M. Robles, et al. (1995). Some host plants of Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyroididae) under mesh-shade house conditions in Colima, Mexico. Southwestern Entomologist 20(1): 111-112. {a} Inst. Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales y Agropecuarias, Cent. de Investigaciones del Pacifico Cent., Campo Exp. Tecoman, Apartado Postal 88, Tecoman, Colima C.P. 28100, Mexico
Rostanski, K., V. K. Tokhtar, et al. (1995). Species of the genus Oenothera L. (Onagraceae L.) new for south-east of Ukraine. Ukrayins'kyi Botanichnyi Zhurnal 52(2): 219-224. {a} Silesian Univ., ul. Jagiellonska 28, 40-032 Katowice, Poland
Bewick, T. A., D. G. Shilling, et al. (1994). Effects of celery (Apium graveolens) root residue on growth of various crops and weeds. Weed Technology 8(3): 625-629. {a} Hortic. Sci. Dep., Univ. Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Bhuyan, D. K. (1994). Herbal drugs used by the tribal people of Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh for abortion and easy delivery-A report. Advances in Plant Sciences 7(2): 197-202. D.H.S.K. Coll., Dibrugarh, Assam, Pin-786001, India
Grichar, W. J. (1994). Spiny amaranth (Amaranthus spinosus L.) control in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Weed Technology 8(2): 199-202. Res. Sci., Texas Agric. Exp. Stn., Box 755, Yoaku, TX 77995, USA
Rao, S. R. S. and K. Narmada (1994). Leaf architecture in some Amaranthaceae. Feddes Repertorium 105(1-2): 37-44. Sardar Patel Coll., Dep. Botany, Plant Anatomy and Taxonomy Lab., Secunderabad-500 025, India
Salawu, E. O. and S. S. Afolabi (1994). Weed hosts of a root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, at the Bacita Sugarcane Plantation, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nematology 12(1): 67-71. Sugar Res. Inst., P.M.B. 1515, University Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Shrefler, J. W., J. A. Dusky, et al. (1994). Effects of phosphorus fertility on competition between lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and spiny amaranth (Amaranthus spinosus). Weed Science 42(4): 556-560. {a} Dep. Agron., Univ. Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Shrefler, J. W., D. G. Shilling, et al. (1994). Influence of phosphorus fertility on intra- and interspecific interference between lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and spiny amaranth (Amaranthus spinosus). Weed Science 42(4): 574-578. {a} Dep. Agron., Univ. Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Ampong, N. K. and D. S. K. De (1993). Effects of nitrogen application on growth, nitrogen use efficiency and rice-weed interaction. Weed Research 33(3): 269-276. {a} ICIPE, Crop Pest Res. Programme, P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi, Kenya
Gogoi, A. K., H. Kalita, et al. (1993). Effect of weed control and fertilizer placement on weeds and yield of field pea (Pisum sativum). Indian Journal of Agronomy 38(4): 672-674. Dep. Agronomy, Assam Agric. Univ., Jorhat 785 013, India
Lapis, E. B. and J. H. Borden (1993). Olfactory discrimination by Heteropsylla cubana (Homoptera: Psyllidae) between susceptible and resistant species of Leucaena (Leguminosae). Journal of Chemical Ecology 19(1): 83-90. Ecosystems Res. Development Bureau, Coll., Laguna 4031, Philippines
Lemos, R. A., C. S. L. Barros, et al. (1993). Naturally occurring Amaranthus spinosus (Amaranthaceae) poisoning in cattle. Pesquisa Veterinaria Brasileira 13(1-2): 25-34. {a} Univ. Fed. Santa Maria, 97119-900 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Singh, J., K. K. Kamboj, et al. (1993). Affinity purification and characterization of lectins from two Amaranthus species. Plant Science Limerick 94(1-2): 47-53. {a} Dep. Mol. Biol. Biochem., Guru Namak Dev Univ., Amritsar 143 005, India
Dangol, D. R. (1992). A review of weeds of maize fields in Nepal. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 16(2): 489-500. Dep. Agric. Botany, Inst. Agric. and Anim. Sci., T U., Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal, India
Dass, S., M. Singh, et al. (1992). Genetics of harvest index in maize. Agricultural Science Digest 13(3): 117-120. H.A.U. Regional Res. Stn., Uchani, Karnal 132001, India
Greizerstein, E. J. and L. Poggio (1992). Cytogenetic studies in six interspecific hybrids of Amaranthus (Amaranthaceae). Darwiniana San Isidro 31: 159-165. Dep. Ciencias Biol., Fac. Ciencias Exactas Naturales, 1428 Buenos Aries, Argentina
Ugborogho, R. E. and O. A. Oyelana (1992). Meiosis, pollen morphology and perianth stomata of some taxa of Amaranthus L. (Amaranthaceae) in Nigeria. Feddes Repertorium 103(5-6): 363-373.
Janiya, J. D. and K. Moody (1991). Effect of water deficit on rice-weed competition under greenhouse conditions. Journal Of Plant Protection In The Tropics 8(1): 25-36.
Myrza, M. V. (1991). Some rare and adventive plants in Moldova. Botanicheskii Zhurnal 76(1): 129-134.
Oliveira, J. M. F. D. and M. A. R. Alvarenga (1991). Weed competition on direct seeded onion (Allium cepa L.). Ciencia E Pratica 15(1): 32-42.
Salgare, S. A. and C. Acharekar (1991). Effect of ambient air on the leaf anatomy of some wild plants: I. Journal Of Environmental Biology 12(4): 347-352.
Lakshmanan, K. K. and A. S. S. Naryanan (1990). Antifertility herbals used by the tribals in Anaikkatty Hills, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu (India). Journal Of Economic And Taxonomic Botany 14(1): 171-173.
Morros, M. E., B. Trujillo, et al. (1990). Description of the genus Amaranthus L. with 3 new records for Venezuela and the resulting key to the species. Ernstia(58-60): 45-52.
Salgare, S. A. and C. Acharekar (1990). Effect of industrial pollution from Chembur (India) on the chlorophyll content of wild plants: I. Journal Of Phytological Research 3(1-2): 59-64.
Connick, W. J. J., J. M. Bradow, et al. (1989). Identification and bioactivity of volatile allelochemicals from amaranth residues. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry 37(3): 792-796.
Kenfield, D., Y. Hallock, et al. (1989). Curvulin and O-ethylcurvulinic acid: Phytotoxic metabolites of Drechslera indica which cause necroses on purslane and spiny amaranth. Plant Science 60(1): 123-128.
Paiva, J. and M. T. Leitao (1989). Chromosome counts for some taxa of tropical Africa: II. Boletim Da Sociedade Broteriana 62(2): 117-130.
Sahu, A. K. and S. C. Santra (1989). Industrial air pollution and its effect on plant's foliar traits: A case study from West Bengal, India. Feddes Repertorium 100(3-4): 177-186.
Salgare, S. A. and R. N. Achareker (1989). Effect of polluted water of Kalu river (India) on the internal anatomy of leaf of its vegetation. Journal Of Phytological Research 2(2): 221-226.
Chawla, S., A. Saxena, et al. (1988). In-vitro availability of iron in various green leafy vegetables. Journal Of The Science Of Food And Agriculture 46(1): 125-128.
Grichar, W. J. (1988). Use of the controlled droplet applicator for weed control in peanuts. Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Progress Report(4543): 1-10.
Rizvi, S. J. H., V. K. Singh, et al. (1988). Geraniol, an allelochemical of possible use in integrated pest management. Plant Protection Quarterly 3(3): 112-114.
Sealy, R. L., C. M. Kenerley, et al. (1988). Evaluation of Amaranthus accessions for resistance to damping-off by Pythium myriotylum. Plant Disease 72(11): 985-989.
Hewamanna, R., R. A. G. Ranawake, et al. (1987). Gamma activity of plants from monazite-bearing soils of the West Coast of Sri Lanka. Environmental And Experimental Botany 27(4): 449-454.
Kondratyuk, Y. M., R. I. Burda, et al. (1987). Supplement to the "Synopsis of the flora of the southwestern Ukrainian SSR (USSR)". Ukrayins'Kyi Botanichnyi Zhurnal 44(3): 23-27.
Rizvi, S. J. H., V. Rizvi, et al. (1987). 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine, an allelochemical from seeds of Coffea arabica: Some aspects of its mode of action as a natural herbicide. Plant And Soil 98(1): 81-92.
Walls, F. R. J., A. D. Worsham, et al. (1987). Evaluation of imazaquin for weed control in flue-cured tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Weed Science 35(6): 824-829.
Dhiman, S. C. (1986). New host plants of Haplothrips longisetosus Ananthakrishnan. Entomon 11(4): 262.
Schwerzel, P. J. and S. Mabasa (1986). Weed seed longevity under dryland and irrigated conditions. Zimbabwe Agricultural Journal 83(5): 165-168.
Agarwal, B. D. (1985). Biology of Hypolixus truncatulus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) forming galls on the stem of Amaranthus spinosus in India. Cecidologia Internationale 6(1-3): 83-90.
Patra, H. K., N. K. Sen, et al. (1985). Acid phosphatase and pyrophosphatases in leaves during development and senescence. Beitraege Zur Biologie Der Pflanzen 60(1): 1-14.
Reddi, C. S. and N. S. Reddi (1985). Relation of pollen release to pollen concentrations in air. Grana 24(2): 109-114.
Rodriguez, G. S. and G. S. Cepero (1984). Number of seeds produced by some weed species. Centro Agricola 11(1): 45-50.
Timonin, A. K. (1984). Anatomy of the vegetative leaves in some species of Amaranthus: 1. Ontogeny. Byulleten' Moskovskogo Obshchestva Ispytatelei Prirody Otdel Biologicheskii 89(2): 82-88.
Timonin, A. K. (1984). Structure of the vegetative organs of stomatal apparatuses in some Amaranthus spp. Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta Seriya Xvi Biologiya(2): 19-23.
Tarafder, C. R. (1983). Ethnogynecology in relation to plants: 2. Plants used for abortion. Journal Of Economic And Taxonomic Botany 4(2): 507-516.
Baquar, S. R. and O. O. Olusi (1665). Cytomorphological and phylogenetic studies of the genus Amaranthus from Nigeria. Kromosomo 2(51-52): 1665-1674.
Kolakovskii, A. A., Z. I. Adzinba, et al. (1452). Floristic findings in the Abkhaz ASSR (Georgian SSR, USSR). Botanicheskii Zhurnal 75(10): 1452-1455.
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