
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.
The references listed below are from the Biological Abstracts database (1988-2000) and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re Silverplatter, go to www.silverplatter.com.
Areca catechu
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Common Name(s):
betel palm syn Areca syn betel nut syn Areca nut syn noix d'arec syn Arequier syn supari syn pinangReferences
(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.]Alen, Y., S. Nakajima, et al. (2000). Antinematodal activity of some tropical rainforest plants against the pinewood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. Zeitschrift fuer Naturforschung Section C Journal of Biosciences. [print] March April 55(3-4): 295-299. {a} Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Department of Applied Bioscience and Biotechnology, Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry, Okayama University, Tsushima naka 3-1-1, Okayama, 700-8530, Japan
Dar, A. and S. Khatoon (2000). Behavioral and biochemical studies of dichloromethane fraction from the Areca catechu nut. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior. Jan. 65(1): 1-6. {a} H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, Pharmacology Section, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
Kumar, M., A. Kannan, et al. (2000). Effect of betel/areca nut (Areca catechu) extracts on intestinal epithelial cell lining. Veterinary and Human Toxicology. [print] October 42(5): 257-260. {a} Biomembrane Division, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, MGMarg, Lucknow, 226 001, India
Mannan, N., B. J. Boucher, et al. (2000). Increased waist size and weight in relation to consumption of Areca catechu (betel-nut); a risk factor for increased glycaemia in Asians in East London. British Journal of Nutrition. March 83(3): 267-275. {a} Academic Medical Unit and Cellular Mechanisms Research Group, St Bartholomew's and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary Westfield College, London, E1 1BB, UK
Sullivan, R. J., J. S. Allen, et al. (2000). Effect of chewing betel nut (Areca catechu) on the symptoms of people with schizophrenia in Palau, Micronesia. British Journal of Psychiatry. [print] August 177(August): 174-178. {a} Division of Cognitive Neuroscience and Behavioural Neurology, Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 2RCP, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
Anuradha, C. D., S. Hirano, et al. (1999). Studies on the nature and significance of collagen in experimentally induced oral submucous fibrosis in rats. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition. [print] 27(3): 123-130. {a} Regional Environment Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba, 305-0053, Japan
Choi, S. M., C. D. Kim, et al. (1999). Screening of 5alpha-reductase inhibition and comedolytic effects from natural products. Yakhak Hoeji. June 43(3): 342-350. {a} LG Household and Personal Care R and D Institute, Daejon, South Korea
Chowdappa, P., C. C. Biddappa, et al. (1999). Efficient recycling of organic wastes in arecanut (Areca catechu) and cocoa (Theobroma cacao) plantation through vermicomposting. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Aug. 69(8): 563-566. {a} Regional Station, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Vittal, KRN, 574 243, India
Lee, K. K. and J. D. Choi (1999). The effects of Areca catechu L extract on anti-aging. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. Aug. 21(4): 285-295. {a} Department of Biochemistry, College of Natural Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 361-763, South Korea
Lee, K. K. and J. D. Choi (1999). The effects of Areca catechu L extract on anti-inflammation and anti-melanogenesis. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. Aug. 21(4): 275-284. {a} Department of Biochemistry, College of Natural Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 361-763, South Korea
Lee, K. K., J. H. Kim, et al. (1999). Inhibitory effects of 150 plant extracts on elastase activity, and their anti-inflammatory effects. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. April 21(2): 71-82. {a} Department of Biochemistry, College of Natural Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 361-763, South Korea
Ludwig, N. (1999). Notes on the Palms of Mayotte, Comoro Islands, Indian Ocean. Palms . July 43(3): 149-151. {a} 97429, Petite-Ile, La Reunion, France
Ohsugi, M., W. Fan, et al. (1999). Active-oxygen scavenging activity of traditional nourishing-tonic herbal medicines and active constituents of Rhodiola sacra. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Oct. 67(1): 111-119. {a} Research Institute for Wakan-Yaku (Traditional Sino-Japanese Medicines), Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2630-Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan
Saikia, J. R., F. H. A. Schneeweiss, et al. (1999). Arecoline-induced changes of poly-ADP-ribosylation of cellular proteins and its influence on chromatin organization. Cancer Letters. May 139(1): 59-65. {a} Radiation and Molecular Biology Unit, Department Of Biochemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, 793 022, India
Self, R., R. A. Jones, et al. (1999). Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis of alkaloids in betel nut (Areca catechu). European Mass Spectrometry 5(3): 213-219. {a} School of Chemical Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK
Shannon, M. (1999). Alternative medicines toxicology: A review of selected agents. Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology. Oct. 37(6): 709-713. {a} Division of Emergency Medicine and Program in Clinical Pharmacology/Toxicology, Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, USA
Shiang, Y. L., S. H. Liang, et al. (1999). Studies on hydrological characteristics of an areca palm plantations. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science. June 14(2): 211-221. {a} Division of Watershed Management, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, 53 Nanhai Rd., Taipei, 100, Taiwan
Ahn, B. Z., Y. D. Yoon, et al. (1998). Inhibitory effect of bupleuri radix saponins on adhesion of some solid tumor cells and relation to hemolytic action: Screening of 232 herbal drugs for anti-cell adhesion. Planta Medica 64(3): 220-224. {a} Coll. Pharm., Chungnam Natl. Univ., Taejon 305-764, South Korea
Chang, M. C., M. Y. P. Kuo, et al. (1998). Areca nut extract inhibits the growth, attachment, and matrix protein synthesis of cultured human gingival fibroblasts. Journal of Periodontology 69(10): 1092-1097. {a} Lab. Dental Pharmacol. Toxicol., Sch. Dentistry, College Med., National Taiwan Univ., 1 Chang-Te Street, Taipei, Taiwan
Chowdhury, I., P. Chakraborty, et al. (1998). Allergenic relationship among four common and dominant airborne palm pollen grains from Eastern India. Clinical and Experimental Allergy 28(8): 977-983. {a} Div. Palynol. and Environ. Biol., Dep. Bot., Bose Inst., 93/1 Acharya P.C. Road, Calcutta-700 009, India
Deb, S. and A. Chatterjee (1998). Influence of buthionine sulfoximine and reduced glutathione on arecoline-induced chromosomal damage and sister chromatid exchange in mouse bone marrow cells in vivo. Mutagenesis 13(3): 243-248. {a} Genet. Lab., Dep. Zool., North-Eastern Hill Univ., Shillong 79302, India
Holdsworth, D. K., R. A. Jones, et al. (1998). Volatile alkaloids from Areca catechu. Phytochemistry Oxford 48(3): 581-582. {a} Sch. Chem. Sci., Univ. East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK
Norton, S. A. (1998). Betel: Consumption and consequences. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 38(1): 81-88. {a} Dermatol. Serv., R. W. Bliss Army Health Clinic, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613, USA
Prakashkumar, R., P. M. Mathew, et al. (1998). Studies on the allergenicity of nine tropical pollen allergens. Grana 37(3): 185-188. {a} Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Kerala, 695 562, India
Ratnasooriya, W. D. and M. G. Dharmasiri (1998). Effect of water extract of small unripe Areca catechu nuts on sperm output in rats. Medical Science Research 26(4): 263-266. {a} Dep. Zool., Univ. Colombo, Colombo-03, Sri Lanka
Kim, B. J., J. H. Kim, et al. (1997). Biological screening of 100 plant extracts for cosmetic use (II): Anti-oxidative activity and free radical scavenging activity. International Journal of Cosmetic Science 19(6): 299-307. {a} R and D Cent., Coreana Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Cheonan 333-830, South Korea
Lee, K. H., H. J. Lee, et al. (1997). Screening of prolyl endopeptidase inhibitors from natural products. Yakhak Hoeji 41(2): 153-160. Dep. Agricultural Chemistry, Coll. Agriculture, Kyungpook National Univ., Taggu 702-701, South Korea
Mackeen, M. M., A. M. Ali, et al. (1997). Antinematodal activity of some Malaysian plant extracts against the pine wood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. Pesticide Science 51(2): 165-170. {a} Dep. Biotechnol., Univ. Putra, Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Ratnasooriya, W. D. and M. G. Dharmasiri (1997). Areca catechu nuts inhibit male sexual behaviour but not fertility in rats. Medical Science Research 25(10): 703-707. {a} Dep. Zool., Univ. Colombo, Colombo-03, Sri Lanka
Trivedy, C., D. Baldwin, et al. (1997). Copper content in Areca catechu (betel nut) products and oral submucous fibrosis. Lancet North American Edition 349(9063): 1447. {a} Dep. Clin. Biochem., King's Coll. Sch. Med. Dent., London SE5 9RW, UK
Wang, C. K., W. H. Lee, et al. (1997). Contents of phenolics and alkaloids in Areca catechu Linn. during maturation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 45(4): 1185-1188. {a} Graduate Inst. Nutritional Sci., Chung Shan Med. Dental Coll., 113, Section 2, Ta-Chien St., Taichung, Taiwan
Chetia, M., J. Mahanta, et al. (1996). Toxic effect of tender and fermented ripe betel nuts on root growth and root tip cells of Allium cepa. Journal of Environmental Biology 17(3): 251-256. Regional Medical Res. Cent., N.E. Region, Dibrugarh 786 001, India
Dowe, J. L. (1996). Uses of some indigenous Vanuatu palms. Principes 40(2): 93-102. Townsville Botanic Gardens, P. O. Box 1268, Townsville, QLD 4810, Australia
Ghose, M., K. Bhattacharya, et al. (1996). Effect of foliar arrangement on the leaf epidermal structures in Areca palm (Areca catechu Linn.). Acta Botanica Neerlandica 45(3): 303-308. Indian Stat. Inst., 203, Barrackpore Trunk Rd., Calcutta 700 035, India
Hocart, C. H. and B. Fankhauser (1996). Betel nut residues in archaeological samples of human teeth from the Mariana Islands. Experientia Basel 52(3): 281-285. {a} Plant Cell Biol. Group, Res. Sch. Biological Sci., Australian Natl. Univ., GPO Box 475, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Hocking, D., A. Hocking, et al. (1996). Trees on farms in Bangladesh: 3. Farmers' species preferences for homestead trees, survival of new tree planting, and main causes of tree death. Agroforestry Systems 33(3): 231-247. {a} Thrushes, Stroud Lane, Steep, Hants GU32 1 AL, UK
Lee, C. N., V. Jayanthi, et al. (1996). Betel nut and smoking. Are they both protective in ulcerative colitis? A pilot study. Arquivos de Gastroenterologia 33(1): 3-5. {a} Gastrointestinal Res. Unit, Leicester Gen Hosp., Leicester LE5 4PW, UK
Lu, H. S., S. C. Hu, et al. (1996). Infiltration models for soils on a sloping betel palm farm in the Lienhuachi area of central Taiwan. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 11(4): 409-420. {a} Lienhuachih Stn., Taiwan Forestry Res. Inst., 43 Hwa-Lung Alley, Wu-Cheng Tsun, Yu-Chi Hsiang, Nantou Hsien 55504, Taiwan
Paul, K., P. K. Moitra, et al. (1996). Teratogenicity of crude areca nut extract in chick embryos. Indian Journal of Physiology and Allied Sciences 50(4): 182-187. {a} Dep. Zool., Univ. Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal 713 104, India
Van, D. B. P., S. Stockenstrom, et al. (1996). Incidence of fungi and aflatoxins in imported areca nut samples. South African Journal of Science 92(3): 154-156. {a} Dep. Oral Med. Periodontics, Fac. Dentistry, Univ. Stellenbosch, Private Bag XI, Tygerberg 7507, South Africa
Chang, N. T., T. Hua, et al. (1995). Observation of the morphology and feeding behavior of predacious thrips, Aleurodothrips fasciapennis (Franklin) (Thysanoptera, Phlaeothripidae). Plant Protection Bulletin Taichung 37(4): 403-411. Dep. Plant Prot., Natl. Pingtung Polytechnic Inst., Pingtung, Taiwan
Goswami, S. N. (1995). Appraisal of hill farms in West Garo hills of Meghalaya practising shifting cultivation, for developing optimum alternative farming system. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 65(1): 58-65. ICAR Res. Complex N. Eastern Hills Region, Barapani, Meghalaya 793 103, India
Gunawardena, N. E. and M. N. A. Swarnakanthi (1995). Behavioural and electrophysiological responses of the coconut pest, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to host, nonhost and alternate host plant volatiles. Journal of the National Science Council of Sri Lanka 23(2): 63-70. Dep. Chem., Univ. Kelaniya, Kelaniya
Monzon, R. B. (1995). Traditional medicine in the treatment of parasitic diseases in the Philippines. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 26(3): 421-428. Dep. Parasitol., Coll. Public Health, Univ. Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Singh, A. and A. R. Rao (1995). Evaluation of the modifying influence of arecanut on the garlic-modulated hepatic detoxication system enzymes, sulfhydryl content, and lipid peroxidation in mice. Teratogenesis Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis 15(3): 127-134. {a} Cancer Biology Lab., Sch. Life Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Univ., New Delhi 110067, India
Singh, A. and A. R. Rao (1995). Modulatory influence of arecanut on antioxidant 2(3)-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy anisole-induced hepatic detoxification system and antioxidant defence mechanism in mice. Cancer Letters 91(1): 107-114. {a} Cancer Biol. Lab., Sch. Life Sci., Jawaharlal Nehru Univ., New Delhi-110067, India
Suzuki, H., M. Harada, et al. (1995). Determination of arecoline and arecaidine in areca by reversed-phase, ion-pair high-performance liquid chromatography. Natural Medicines 49(3): 303-307. {a} Div. Pharmacognosy Phytochem., Natl. Inst. Health Sciences, 18-1, Kamiyoga 1-chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158, Japan
Veeramani, A. and E. A. Jayson (1995). A survey of crop damage by wild animals in Kerala. Indian Forester 121(10): 949-953. Division Wildlife Biology, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur, India
Boucher, B. J., S. W. B. Ewen, et al. (1994). Betel nut (Areca catechu) consumption and the induction of glucose intolerance in adult CD1 mice and in their F1 and F2 offspring. Diabetologia 37(1): 49-55. {a} Med. Unit, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road, London E11BB, UK
Chen, C. M., J. G. Chen, et al. (1994). Ethnobotany of Areca catechu L. Journal of Plant Resources and Environment 3(1): 36-41. {a} Inst. Bot., Jiangsu Province Acad. Sinica, Nanjing 210014, China
Jeng, J. H., M. L. Kuo, et al. (1994). Genotoxic and non-genotoxic effects of betel quid ingredients on oral mucosal fibroblasts in vitro. Journal of Dental Research 73(5): 1043-1049. {a} Sch. Dent., National Taiwan Univ., 1 Chang-Te Street, Taipei 10016, Taiwan
Killmann, W. and J. Dransfield (1994). Palms in Stone. Principes 38(3): 157-160. {a} Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Kepong, 52109 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Padmaja, P. N., K. L. Bairy, et al. (1994). Pro-healing effect of betel nut and its polyphenols. Fitoterapia 65(4): 298-300. Dep. Pharmacol., Kasturba Med. Coll., Manipal 576119, India
Parveen, R. and M. M. Ahmad (1994). Betal nuts (Areca catechu) consumption as an agent for diabetes mellitus. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 26(4): 305-308. Dep. Biol. Sci., Quaid-i-Azam Univ., Islamabad, Pakistan
Seman, A. S. M., A. H. Amin, et al. (1994). Some mechanical and abrasive properties of pinang salak (Areca catechu) stems. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 6(3): 293-301. Forest Research Inst. Malaysia, Kepong, 52109 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Vernede, R., M. M. M. M. Van, et al. (1994). Smoke as a form of personal protection against mosquitos, a field study in Papua New Guinea. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 25(4): 771-775. Wageningen Agric. Univ., Dep. Entomology, Binnenhaven 7, 6709 PD Wageningen, Netherlands
Bhattacharya, S., S. Das, et al. (1993). Biochemical studies on palm pollen. Grana 32(2): 123-127. Cytogenetics Lab., Dep. Botany, Bose Inst., 93/1 Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Calcutta 700 009, India
Chu, N. S. (1993). Cardiovascular responses to betel chewing. Journal of the Formosan Medical Association 92(9): 835-837. Dep. Neurol., Chang Gung Memorial Hosp., 199 Tun-Hwa North Road, Taipei, Taiwan
Singh, A. and A. R. Rao (1993). Modulatory effect of areca nut on the action of mace (Myristica fragrans, Houtt) on the hepatic detoxification system in mice. Food and Chemical Toxicology 31(7): 517-521. {a} Cancer Biol. Lab., Sch. Life Sci,. Jawaharlal Nehru Univ, New Delhi-110067, India
Jafarsidik, Y. and S. Sutomo (1992). Medicinal plants among the undergrowth of the virgin forest and some traditional medicinal practices of local people in Hilalang Panjang, South Pesisir, West Sumatera. Buletin Penelitian Hutan(550): 27-41.
Kwon, K. S., K. S. Shin, et al. (1992). Extraction, purification and properties of anti-complementary polysaccharide from Arecae Pericarpium. Journal of the Korean Agricultural Chemical Society 35(4): 308-314. {a} Dep. Food Technol., Korea Univ., Seoul 136-701, North Korea
Mizuno, T., K. Uchino, et al. (1992). Inhibitory effect of tannic acid sulfate and related sulfates on infectivity, cytopathic effect, and giant cell formation of human immunodeficiency virus. Planta Medica 58(6): 535-539. {a} Cent. Lab., Nippon Flour Mills Co. Ltd., 2114-2 Nurumizu, Atsugi, Kanagawa 243, Japan
Pombo, V. E., P. Supavilai, et al. (1992). 6-Carboxymethyl-2-azabicyclo(2.2.1)heptane enantiomers: Muscarinic activities of rigid analogues of arecoline. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters 2(5): 501-504.
Sharan, R. N. and K. K. Wary (1992). Study of unscheduled DNA synthesis following exposure of human cells to arecoline and extracts of betel nut in vitro. Mutation Research 278(4): 271-276.
Shin, K. S., H. Y. Cho, et al. (1992). Action modes of the anti-complementary polysaccharides purified from arecae pericarpium. Journal of the Korean Agricultural Chemical Society 35(6): 462-469. {a} Dep. Food Technology, Korea Univ., Seoul 136-701, North Korea
Shin, K. S., K. S. Kwon, et al. (1992). Screening and characteristics of anti-complementary polysaccharides from Chinese medicinal herbs. Journal Of The Korean Agricultural Chemical Society 35(1): 42-50.
Thomas, S. J. and R. Maclennan (1992). Slaked lime and betel nut cancer in Papua New Guinea. Lancet 340(8819): 577-578.
Butler, L. G. and P. Pushpamma (1991). Tannins in betel nut and its products consumed in India: Comparison with high-tannin sorghum. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry 39(2): 322-326.
Santhakumaran, L. N. (1991). Natural resistance of twelve timber species to marine borers in Goa waters. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences India Section B 61(1): 49-58.
Sen, S., G. Talukder, et al. (1991). Betel cytotoxicity: Further evidence from mouse bone marrow cells. International Journal Of Pharmacognosy 29(2): 130-140.
Sharma, H. S. S., C. Gilmore, et al. (1991). Comparison of chemical components of healthy and spoiled areca nut. Mycological Research 95(6): 747-751.
Tiwari, V. (1991). A new host record for Trichothecium roseum Link. ex Fr. Acta Botanica Indica 19(2): 252-253. Sch. Studies Bot., Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474 011, India
Wary, K. K. and R. N. Sharan (1991). Cytotoxic and cytostatic effects of arecoline and sodium nitrite on human cells in vitro. International Journal Of Cancer 47(3): 396-400.
Ghose, M. and B. M. Johri (1990). Anatomy of the stems of seedling palms. Proceedings Of The Indian Academy Of Sciences Plant Sciences 100(4): 215-224.
Mahesha, A., K. B. A. Khader, et al. (1990). Consumptive use and irrigation requirement of arecanut palm (Areca catechu). Indian Journal Of Agricultural Sciences 60(9): 609-611.
Mohapatra, A. R. (1990). Nitrification of urea nitrogen in lateritic soil of arecanut (Areca catechu) garden. Indian Journal Of Agricultural Sciences 60(11): 719-722.
Mukherjee, K. K. and S. Chanda (1990). Application of pollen phenolics in understanding plant affinity and phylogeny: A preliminary report. Grana 29(2): 157-159.
Sen, S., G. Talukder, et al. (1990). Sequential histologic alterations of mouse gastric mucosa following long-term simulation of betel addiction. International Journal Of Crude Drug Research 28(1): 5-16.
McSorley, R. and R. A. Dunn (1989). Effects of root-knot nematodes on Areca catechu. Journal Of Nematology 21(4 Suppl): 717-719.
Patil, R. T. (1989). Drying studies on arecanut (Areca catechu Linn.). Journal Of Food Science And Technology 26(2): 106-107.
Raisuddin and J. K. Misra (1989). Effect of some preservatives and fungicides in arresting fungal infestation over marketed betel nut (Areca catechu L.). Journal Of Food Safety 10(1): 1-10.
Sen, S., G. Talukder, et al. (1989). Variations in nuclear DNA in mouse gastric mucosa: Effects of smokeless tobacco in combination with betel quid. Fitoterapia 60(6): 533-538.
Sen, S., G. Talukder, et al. (1989). Induction of unscheduled DNA synthesis in gastric mucosa treated in vivo with betel ingredients. International Journal Of Crude Drug Research 27(2): 74-80.
Sen, S., G. Talukder, et al. (1989). Betel induced variations in nuclear DNA in mouse gastric mucosa in studies simulating betel addiction. Fitoterapia 60(1): 37-44.
Iwamoto, M., T. Matsuo, et al. (1988). New 5'-nucleotidase inhibitors, NPF-86IA, NPF-86IB, NPF-86IIA, and NPF-86IIB from Areca catechu: Part II. Anti-tumor effects. Planta Medica 54(5): 422-425.
Sastry, M. N. L. and R. K. Hegde (1988). Control of fruit rot or koleroga disease of arecanut (Areca catechu L.). Tropical Agriculture 65(2): 150-152.
Uchino, K., T. Matsuo, et al. (1988). New 5'-nucleotidase inhibitors, NPF-86IA, NPF-86IB, NPF-86IIA, and NPF-86IIB from Areca catechu: Part I. Isolation and biological properties. Planta Medica 54(5): 419-422.
Wilson, M. R. (1988). The genus Myndus (Hemiptera: Cixiidae) in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu and its relation to foliar decay of coconut palms in Vanuatu. Bulletin Of Entomological Research 78(3): 519-526.
Chen, C. P., C. C. Lin, et al. (1987). Development of natural crude drug resources from Taiwan: VI. In vitro studies of the inhibitory effect of 12 microorganisms. Shoyakugaku Zasshi 41(3): 215-225.
Ghose, M. and B. M. Johri (1987). Cell inclusions in vegetative structure of young palms. Proceedings Of The Indian National Science Academy Part B Biological Sciences 53(2): 193-196.
Kiuchi, F., N. Miyashita, et al. (1987). Studies on crude drugs effective on visceral larva migrans: I. Identification of larvicidal principles in betel nuts. Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 35(7): 2880-2886.
Scutt, A., S. Meghji, et al. (1987). Stabilization of collagen by betel nut polyphenols as a mechanism in oral submucous fibrosis. Experientia 43(4): 391-393.
Sundararaju, P. and P. K. Koshy (1987). Separate and combined effects of Radopholus similis and Cylindrocarpon obtusisporum on areca nut seedlings. Indian Journal Of Nematology 17(2): 301-305.
Advani, R. (1986). Bioecological analysis of small mammal populations infesting plantation crops in south India. Zeitschrift Fuer Angewandte Zoologie 73(1): 13-28.
Awang, M. N. (1986). Estimation of arecoline contents in commercial areca (betel) nuts and its relation to oral precancerous lesions. Singapore Medical Journal 27(4): 317-320.
Harvey, W., A. Scutt, et al. (1986). Stimulation of human buccal mucosa fibroblasts in vitro by betel-nut (Areca catechu) alkaloids. Archives Of Oral Biology 31(1): 45-50.
Macdonald, D. G. (1986). Effects of arecaidine application to hamster cheek pouch. Journal Of Oral Medicine 41(4): 269-270.
Renuka, C. and K. S. Manilal (1986). Studies on the floral anatomy of Palmae, Arecoideae. Journal Of Plant Anatomy And Morphology 3(1): 1-8.
Stich, H. F., M. P. Rosin, et al. (1986). Oral lesions, genotoxicity and nitrosamines in betel quid chewers with no obvious increase in oral cancer risk. Cancer Letters 31(1): 15-26.
Sundararaju, P. and P. K. Koshy (1986). Effect of different nematicides and neem oil cake in the control of Radopholus similis in yellow leaf disease affected arecanut palms (Areca catechu). Indian Journal Of Nematology 16(1): 44-47.
Das, N. K. and A. K. Ray (1985). Effect of moisture content changes on arecanut (Areca catechu) sprouting behavior. Seed Science And Technology 13(3): 861-870.
Imperial, J. S., R. M. Bautista, et al. (1985). Transmission of the coconut (Cocos nucifera) cadang-cadang viroid to six species of palm by inoculation with nucleic acid extracts. Plant Pathology 34(3): 391-401.
Raisuddin and J. K. Misra (1985). New reports of fungi from betel nut (Areca catechu). Biological Memoirs 11(2): 168-170.
Reddy, G. N. and A. R. Kulkarni (1985). Contribution to the anatomy of palm fruits: Arecoid palms. Phytomorphology 35(1-2): 25-34.
Singh, S. P. (1985). Efficacy of fungicides in the control of anabe roga (foot rot) disease of arecanut (Areca catechu). Agricultural Science Digest 5(3): 165-166.
Ghose, M. (1984). Vessel elements in roots of young palms. Principes 28(4): 179-186.
Matsuo, T., K. Uchino, et al. (1849). Phosphatase-inhibitory activity and activation of murine macrophages by new 5'-nucleotidase inhibitors, NPF-86IA, NPF-86IB, NPF-86IIA and NPF-86IIB. Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 37(7): 1849-1851.
Inokuchi, J. I., H. Okabe, et al. (1375). Antihypertensive substance in seeds of Areca catechu. Life Sciences 38(15): 1375-1382.
Taylor, R. F. H., J. N. Al, et al. (1134). Betel-nut chewing and asthma. Lancet 339(8802): 1134-1136.
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