
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.Mucuna pruriens
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Common Name(s):
velvet bean syn bengal bean syn cowitch syn cowhageReferences
(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.]Akobundu, I. O., U. E. Udensi, et al. (2000). Velvetbean (Mucuna spp.) suppresses speargrass (Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeuschel) and increases maize yield. International Journal of Pest Management. [print] April June 46(2): 103-108. {a} International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
Houngnandan, P., N. Sanginga, et al. (2000). Response of Mucuna pruriens to symbiotic nitrogen fixation by rhizobia following inoculation in farmers' fields in the derived savanna of Benin. Biology and Fertility of Soils. March 30(5-6): 558-565. {a} L.W. Lambourn and Company, 26 Dingwall Road, Carolyn House, Croydon, CR9 3EE, UK
Ibewiro, B., N. Sanginga, et al. (2000). Nitrogen contributions from decomposing cover crop residues to maize in a tropical derived savanna. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. [print] June 57(2): 131-140. {a} Laboratory of Soil Fertility and Soil Biology, K. U. Leuven, Kardinaal Mercierlaan 92, 3001, Heverlee, Belgium
Ibewiro, B., N. Sanginga, et al. (2000). Influence of phytoparasitic nematodes on symbiotic N2 fixation in tropical herbaceous legume cover crops. Biology and Fertility of Soils. [print] June 31(3-4): 254-260. {a} CDFA, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627, USA
Machuka, J. (2000). Characterization of the seed proteins of velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) from Nigeria. Food Chemistry. March 68(4): 421-427. {a} International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, LW Lambourn and Company LTD, 26 Dingwall Road, Carolyn House, Croydon, CR9 3EE, UK
Nagashayana, N., P. Sankarankutty, et al. (2000). Association of L-DOPA with recovery following Ayurveda medication in Parkinson's disease. Journal of the Neurological Sciences. [print] June 176(2): 124-127. {a} Laboratory of Neurochemistry, Division of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Calcutta, 700 032, India
Qi, A., J. D. H. Keatinge, et al. (2000). Validation of a photothermal phenology model for predicting dates of flowering and maturity in legume cover crops using field observations. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture. [print] 17(4): 349-365. {a} Plant Environment Laboratory, Department of Agriculture, The University of Reading, Cutbush Lane, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9AD, UK
Vadivel, V. and K. Janardhanan (2000). Nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of velvet bean: An under-utilized food legume in South India. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. [print] July 51(4): 279-287. {a} Spices Board, Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Myladumpara, Kailasanadu, KER, 685 553, India
Aguiyi, J. C., A. C. Igweh, et al. (1999). Studies on possible protection against snake venom using Mucuna pruriens protein immunization. Fitoterapia . Feb. 70(1): 21-24. {a} Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
Ahenkora, K., M. Dadzie, et al. (1999). Composition and functional properties of raw and heat processed velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. var utilis) flours. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. April 34(2): 131-135. {a} Crops Research Institute, Kumasi, Ghana
Del, C. J., A. G. Gernat, et al. (1999). Evaluation of raw and heated velvet beans (Mucuna pruriens) as feed ingredients for broilers. Poultry Science. June 78(6): 866-872. {a} Department of Animal Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
Fischler, M. and C. S. Wortmann (1999). Green manures for maize-bean systems in eastern Uganda: Agronomic performance and farmers' perceptions. Agroforestry Systems 47(1-3): 123-138. {a} PASOLAC/IICA, San Salvador, El Salvador
Keatinge, J. D. H., A. Qi, et al. (1999). Potential annual-sown legumes for low-input systems in the East African highlands of southwestern Uganda. Mountain Research and Development. Nov. 19(4): 345-353. {a} Department of Agriculture, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Reading, Berks, UK
Mandimba, G. R. (1999). Legumes as a source of nitrogen for subsequent maize crops in the Congo. Cahiers Agricultures. March April 8(2): 129-131. {a} Laboratoire de biotechnologie, Institut de developpement rural (IDR), Km 17, Universite, Brazzaville, Congo
McSorley, R. and J. J. Frederick (1999). Nematode population fluctuations during decomposition of specific organic amendments. Journal of Nematology. March 31(1): 37-44. {a} Department of Entomology and Nematology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
Muhr, L., S. A. Tarawali, et al. (1999). Forage legumes for improved fallows in agropastoral systems of subhumid West Africa. III. Nutrient import and export by forage legumes and their rotational effects on subsequent maize. Tropical Grasslands. [print] Dec 33(4): 245-256. {a} University of Hohenheim (380), D-70593, Stuttgart, Germany
Muhr, L., S. A. Tarawali, et al. (1999). Forage legumes for improved fallows in agropastoral systems of subhumid West Africa. II. Green manure production and decomposition after incorporation into the soil. Tropical Grasslands. [print] Dec 33(4): 234-244. {a} University of Hohenheim (380), D-70593, Stuttgart, Germany
Muhr, L., S. A. Tarawali, et al. (1999). Forage legumes for improved fallows in agropastoral systems of subhumid West Africa. I. Establishment, herbage yield and nutritive value of legumes as dry season forage. Tropical Grasslands. [print] Dec 33(4): 222-233. {a} University of Hohenheim (380), D-70593, Stuttgart, Germany
Prakash, D. and S. K. Tewari (1999). Variation of L-dopa contents in Mucuna species. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences. June 21(2): 343-346. {a} Chemistry of Herbal Drugs Laboratory, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India
Setamou, M., F. Schulthess, et al. (1999). Bionomics of Mussidia nigrivenella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on three host plants. Bulletin of Entomological Research. Oct. 89(5): 465-471. {a} Institute of Plant Diseases and Plant Protection, University of Hannover, Herrenhauser Str. 2, 30419, Hannover, Germany
Tarawali, G., V. M. Manyong, et al. (1999). Adoption of improved fallows in West Africa: Lessons from mucuna and stylo case studies. Agroforestry Systems 47(1-3): 93-122. {a} International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
Udensi, U. E., I. O. Akobundu, et al. (1999). Management of cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) with velvetbean (Mucuna pruriens var. utilis) and herbicides. Weed Technology. April June 13(2): 201-208. {a} International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
Dhuley, J. N. and S. R. Naik (1998). Protection by Rhinax in various models of ulceration in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 63(3): 219-225. {a} Pharmacology Toxicology Division, Research Centre, Hindistan Antibiotics Limited, Pimpri, Pune 411 018, India
Dossa, C. S., G. A. Mensah, et al. (1998). Influence of various physicochemical treatments of Mucuna pruriens seeds on the nutrient chemical composition. Tropicultura . [print] 17(3): 141-146. {a} URZV, INRAB, Cotonou, Benin
Dugue, P. (1998). Seeds production for fallow and anti-erosion management: "The case of the savannah areas in North Cameroon". Tropicultura . [print] 17(4): 207-211. {a} CIRAD-TERA, 34032, Montpellier Cedex 1, France
Keatinge, J. D. H., A. Qi, et al. (1998). Effects of temperature and photoperiod on phenology as a guide to the selection of annual legume cover and green manure crops for hillside farming systems. Field Crops Research 57(2): 139-152. {a} Dep. Agric., Univ. Reading, P.O. Box 236, Earley Gate, Reading RG6 6AT, UK
Kulkarni, S. K. and P. Joseph (1998). Anticonvulsant profile of Siotone granules, a herbal preparation. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 36(7): 658-662. {a} Pharmacol. Div., Univ. Inst. Pharm. Sci., Panjab Univ., Chandigarh 160 014, India
Mandimba, G. R. (1998). Response to soyabean crops to Mucuna pruriens green manure in symbiosis with cowpea Bradyrhizobia in Congo. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 16(1): 15-23. {a} Lab. Biotechnol., Inst. Dev. Rural, Km 17, Universite, BP 13346 Brazzaville, Congo
Mandimba, G. R., G. D. Okomba, et al. (1998). Nodulated legumes as green manure: An alternative source of nitrogen for non-fixing and poor-fixing crops. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture. March Dec 16(1-4): 131-145. {a} Laboratoire de Biotechnologie, Institut de Development Rural I. D. R., Km 17, Brazzaville, Congo
Queneherve, P., P. Topart, et al. (1998). Mucuna pruriens and other rotational crops for control of Meloidogyne incognita and Rotylenchulus reniformis in vegetables in polytunnels in Martinique. Nematropica . June 28(1): 19-30. {a} Laboratoire de Nematologie, ORSTOM, 97259, Fort-de-France Cedex, Martinique
Stokes, N. J., G. M. Terry, et al. (1998). The impact of ozone, isoprene and propene on antioxidant levels in two leaf classes of velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens L.). Journal of Experimental Botany 49(318): 115-123. {a} Inst. Environ. and Nat. Sci., Lancaster Univ., Lancaster LA1 4YQ, UK
Tian, G., R. J. Carsky, et al. (1998). Differential phosphorus responses of leguminous cover crops on soils with variable history. Journal of Plant Nutrition 21(8): 1641-1653. {a} Int. Inst. Tropical Agric., Ibadan, Nigeria
Tian, G. and B. T. Kang (1998). Effects of soil fertility and fertilizer application on biomass and chemical compositions of leguminous cover crops. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 51(3): 231-238. Int. Inst. Tropical Agric., P.M.B. 5320, Ibadan, Nigera
Udedibie, A. B. I. and C. R. Carlini (1998). Brazilian Mucuna pruriens seeds (velvet bean) lack hemagglutinating activity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 46(4): 1450-1452. {a} Dep. Anim. Prod., Federal Univ. Technol., P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
Weaver, D. B., K. R. Rodriguez, et al. (1998). Velvetbean and bahiagrass as rotation crops for management of Meloidogyne spp. and Heterodera glycines in soybean. Journal of Nematology. Dec. 30(4 Suppl): 563-568. {a} Department of Agronomy and Soils, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA
Aguiyi, J. C., M. O. Uguru, et al. (1997). Effects of Mucuna pruriens seed extract on smooth and skeletal muscle preparations. Fitoterapia 68(4): 366-370. {a} Dep. Pharmacol. Clin. Pharm., Univ. Jos, Jos, Nigeria
Gupta, M., U. K. Mazumder, et al. (1997). Anti-epileptic and anti-cancer activity of some indigenous plants. Indian Journal of Physiology and Allied Sciences 51(2): 53-56. Div. Pharmacol. Pharm. Chem., Dep. Pharm. Technol., Jadavpur Univ., Calcutta 700 032, India
Kolawole, G. O. and B. T. Kang (1997). Effects of seed size and phosphorus fertilization on growth of selected legumes. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 28(13-14): 1223-1235. {a} Dep. Crop Soil Sci. Univ. Ga., Athens, GA 30602, USA
Shanavaskhan, A. E., S. Binu, et al. (1997). Detoxification techniques of traditional physicians of Kerala, India on some toxic herbal drugs. Fitoterapia 68(1): 69-74. {a} Tropical Botanic Garden Res. Inst., Pacha-Palode, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 562 - Kerala, India
Thothathri, K. and S. Ravikumar (1997). A new variety of the tribal pulse, Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. from the Thekkady Forest, Kerala. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 21(3): 703-704. Botany Field Res. Lab., Madras Univ., Maduravoyal, Madras 602102, India
Vaidya, A. D. B. (1997). The status and scope of Indian medicinal plants acting on central nervous system. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 29(5): S340-S343. {a} Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S.P.A. Res. Cent., Mumbai 400 049, India
Amin, K. M. Y., M. N. Khan, et al. (1996). Sexual function improving effect of Mucuna pruriens in sexually normal male rats. Fitoterapia 67(1): 53-58. Pharmacol. Sect., Dep. Ilmul Advia, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya Coll., Aligarh Muslim Univ., Aligarh-202002, India
Amin, K. M. Y., M. N. Khan, et al. (1996). Sexual function improving effect of Mucuna pruriens in sexually normal male rats. Fitoterapia 66(1): 53-58. {a} Pharmacol. Sect., Dep. Ilmul Advia, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya Coll., Aligarh Muslim Univ., Aligarh-202002, India
Coultas, C. L., T. J. Post, et al. (1996). Use of velvet bean to improve soil fertility and weed control in corn production in northern Belize. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 27(9-10): 2171-2196. {a} College Engineering Sci. Technol. Agriculture, Florida Agricultural Mechanical Univ., Tallallassee, FL 32107, USA
Higasa, S., Y. Negishi, et al. (1996). Changes in free amino acids of tempe during preparation with velvet beans (Mucuna pruriens). Journal of the Japanese Society for Food Science and Technology 43(2): 188-193. {a} Kagawa Nutr. Univ., 3-9-21, Chiyoda, Sakado-shi, Saitama 350-02, Japan
Ile, E., M. K. Hamadina, et al. (1996). Note on effects of a Mucuna pruriens var. utilis crop on the growth of maize (Zea mays) on an acid ultisol in southeastern Nigeria. Field Crops Research 48(2-3): 135-140. {a} IITA High Rainfall Stn., Onne, c/o Lambourn and Co., Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Rd., Croydon CR9 3EE, UK
Miettinen, P. and P. E. Echegoyen (1996). The effect of two pesticides (Vitavax-300 and Gaucho) on rhizobia and on the nodulation of four legumes. Agricultural and Food Science in Finland 5(2): 203-207. {a} Oy Finnagro Ab, Asematie 6 B, 01300 Vantaa, Finland
Sanginga, N., B. Ibewiro, et al. (1996). Evaluation of symbiotic properties and nitrogen contribution of mucuna to maize grown in the derived savanna of West Africa. Plant and Soil 179(1): 119-129. {a} c/o L.W. Lambourn 8 Co., 26 Dingwall Road, Croydon CR9 3EE, UK
Sanginga, N., L. E. Wirkom, et al. (1996). Nodulation and estimation of symbiotic nitrogen fixation by herbaceous and shrub legumes in Guinea savanna in Nigeria. Biology and Fertility of Soils 23(4): 441-448. {a} c/o Lambourn Co., 26 Dingwall Road, Croydon CR9 3EEE, UK
Siddhuraju, P., K. Vijayakumari, et al. (1996). Chemical composition and protein quality of the little-known legume, velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 44(9): 2636-2641. {a} Biochem Lab., Dep. Bot., Bharathiar Univ., Coimbatore 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India
Vijayakumari, K., P. Siddhuraju, et al. (1996). Effect of different post-harvest treatments on antinutritional factors in seeds of the tribal pulse, Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 47(3): 263-272. {a} Seed Physiol. Biochem. Laboratory, Dep. Botany, Bharathiar Univ., Coimbatore 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India
Chattopadhyay, S., S. K. Datta, et al. (1995). Rapid micropropagation for Mucuna pruriens f. pruriens L. Plant Cell Reports 15(3-4): 271-273. {a} Indian Inst. Chem. Biol., 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Calcutta-70032, India
Hairiah, K., N. M. Van, et al. (1995). Tolerance and avoidance of Al toxicity by Mucuna pruriens var. utilis at different levels of P supply. Plant and Soil 171(1): 77-81. {a} Universitas Brawijaya, Fakultas Pertanian, Jl. Veteran, Malang 65145, Indonesia
Kang, B. T., D. O. Ladipo, et al. (1995). Phosphorus and liming effects on early growth of selected plant species grown on an ultisol. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 26(9-10): 1659-1673. {a} c/o L. W. Lambourn 26 Dingwall Road, Croydon CR9 3EE, UK
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Premalal, K. P. S. B., B. Meylemans, et al. (1995). Depression of growth of spear grass (Imperata cylindrica) by velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens). Mededelingen Faculteit Landbouwkundige en Toegepaste Biologische Wetenschappen Universiteit Gent 60(2a): 213-216. {a} Dep. Crop Sci., Fac. Agric., Univ. Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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Chattopadhyay, S., S. K. Datta, et al. (1994). Production of L-DOPA from cell suspension culture of Mucuna pruriens f. pruriens. Plant Cell Reports 13(9): 519-522. {a} Dep. Chem., Bose Inst. 93/1, APC Rd., Calcutta 700 009, India
Fujii, Y. (1994). Screening of allelopathic candidates by new specific discrimination, and assessment methods for allelopathy, and the identification of L-DOPA as the allelopathic substance from the most promising velvetbean (Mucuna pruriens). Bulletin of the National Institute of Agro Environmental Sciences(10): 115-218. Natl. Inst. Agro-Environ. Sci., Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305, Japan
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