Listing of Useful Plants of the World
[formerly Listing of Potential New Crops for Australia]


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.


Sechium edule

Analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time (Agricola database 1970-1996):

 

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Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s): american chayote syn chayote syn chow-chow syn chuchu syn christophin syn chocho syn cayotle syn xuxu syn guisquil syn chayotli syn chocho
Crop Use(s): vegetable=root=fruit
Reference Source(s): kochhar, rehm, brucher, douglas, sturtevant
Number of Papers/Mentions: 62

References (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.]

Gordon, E. A., L. J. Guppy, et al. (2000). The antihypertensive effects of the Jamaican Cho-Cho (Sechium edule). West Indian Medical Journal. March 49(1): 27-31. {a} Pharmacology Section, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica

Montano, H. G., R. E. Davis, et al. (2000). Identification and phylogenetic analysis of a new phytoplasma from diseased chayote in Brazil. Plant Disease. April 84(4): 429-436. {a} Molecular Plant Pathology Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD, 20705, USA

Yuki, V. A., J. A. M. Rezende, et al. (2000). Occurrence, distribution, and relative incidence of five viruses infecting cucurbits in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Plant Disease. May 84(5): 516-520. {a} Dept. de Fitopatologia, ESALQ/USP, 13418-900, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil

Vayssieres, J. F. and Y. Carel (1999). Cucurbits insected by Dacini (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Reunion: A list of host-plants with stages of fruits susceptibility to stinging by females for cultivated species. Annales de la Societe Entomologique de France. [print] Dec 35(Suppl): 197-202. {a} Laboratoire d'Entomologie, Station de Ligne Paradis, CIRAD, F - 97455, St-Pierre, Reunion

Gaughan, J. B., P. J. Goodwin, et al. (1998). Shade preferences of lactating Holstein-Friesian cows. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 38(1): 17-21. {a} Dep. Anim. Prod., Univ. Queensland, Gatton Coll., Brisbane, QLD 4345, Australia

Wu, T. H., O. Li, et al. (1998). Sechiumin, a ribosome-inactivating protein from the edible gourd, Sechium edule Swartz.: Purification, characterization, molecular cloning and expression. European Journal of Biochemistry 255(2): 400-408. {a} No. 1, Sect. 1, Jen-Ai Rd., Taipei 100018, China

Digregorio, S., N. Ceccarelli, et al. (1997). Stress ethylene production in seed and fruit of Sechium edule Swartz. Journal of Plant Physiology 151(2): 251-253. Dip. Biologia delle Piante Agrarie, Sezione Fisiologia Vegetale, Via Mariscoglio 34, I-56124 Pisa, Italy

Hord, M., W. Villalobos, et al. (1997). Chayote mosaic, a new disease in Sechium edule caused by a tymovirus. Plant Disease 81(4): 374-378. {a} Cent. Invest. Biol. Cel. Mol., Univ. Costa Rica, Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Lira, R., J. Caballero, et al. (1997). A contribution to the generic delimitation of Sechium (Cucurbitaceae, Sicyinae). Taxon 46(2): 269-282. {a} Herbario Nacional, Inst. Biologia, Univ. Nacional Autonoma Mexico, Apartdo Postal 70-233, Mexico, D.F. 04510, Mexico

Piaggesi, A., P. Picciarelli, et al. (1997). Cytokinin biosynthesis in endosperm of Sechium edule Sw. Plant Science Shannon 129(2): 131-140. {a} Dipartimento di Biologia delle Piante Agrarie, Universita di Pisa, Via Mariscoglio 34, I-56124 Pisa, Italy

Alquini, Y., A. C. Custias, et al. (1996). Structural organization of the leaf of Sechium edule SW (Cucurbitaceae) at two environmental conditions. Arquivos de Biologia e Tecnologia Curitiba 39(3): 651-656. {a} Dep. Botanica UFPR, Brazil

Arthur, V. and F. M. Wiendl (1996). Irradiation of Planococcus citri (Risso) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) with gamma radiations of cobalt-60. Anais da Sociedade Entomologica do Brasil 25(2): 345-346. Centro Energia Nuclear Agric., USP, Caixa postal 96, 13400-970 Piracicaba, SP, Brazil

Aung, L. H., C. M. Harris, et al. (1996). Postharvest storage temperature and film wrap effects on quality of chayote, Sechium edule Sw. Journal of Horticultural Science 71(2): 297-304. {a} USDA, ARS, Horticultural Crops Res. Lab., 2021 South Peach Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727, USA

Jorge, L. I. F., I. C. D. A. Silva, et al. (1996). Microscopic diagnosis of the multiple flour constituted of leaves of Manihot utilissima Pohl (cassava), Cucurbita pepo L. (pumpkin), Sechium edule Swartz (chayote), Ipomoea batatas Lam. (sweet potato), Vitis sp. (grape) and Hibiscus esculentus L. (okra). Revista do Instituto Adolfo Lutz 56(1): 99-104. Do Instituto Adolfo Lutz, SP, Brazil

Pereira, J. C. R., A. R. Silva, et al. (1996). New approaches on the control of cucumber net spot (Leandria mormodicae). Fitopatologia Brasileira 21(1): 94-98. {a} CPAA, EMBRAPA, Dep. Fitopatol., UFV, 36570-000, Vicosa, MG, Brazil

Rajnauth, G. L. and H. A. A. St (1996). Web blight, a new disease of Sechium edule. Bulletin OEPP 26(3-4): 721-724. Dep. Plant Pathol., Cent. Exp. Stn., Via Arima P.O., Centeno, Trinidad and, Trinidad and Tobago

Di, G. S., P. Passerini, et al. (1995). Free and conjugated indole-3-acetic acid in developing seeds of Sechium edule Sw. Journal of Plant Physiology 145(5-6): 736-740. Univ. Pisa, Dip. Biol. Piante Agrarie, Sezione Fisiol. Vegetale, via Mariscoglio 34, 56124 Pisa, Italy

Lopez, M. R. and O. L. R. Castanon (1995). Isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans var. neoformans from bird droppings, fruits and vegetables in Mexico City. Mycopathologia 129(1): 25-28. {a} Dep. Microbiol. Parasitol., Fac. Med. UNAM, Ciudad Univ., Delegacion Coyoacan, Mexico DF 04510, Mexico

Vannacci, G. (1995). Bipolaris multiformis (Jooste) alcorn pathogenic on leaves of Cucumis sativus in Italy. Journal of Phytopathology Berlin 143(4): 207-210. Dipartimento di Coltivazione e Difesa delle Specie Legnose, Sez. Patologia Vegetale, Via del Borghetto, 80, 56100 Pisa, Italy

Campbell, C. A. (1994). Handling of Florida-grown and imported tropical fruits and vegetables. Hortscience 29(9): 975-978. EcoSci. Prod. Systems Corp., P.O. Box 3228, 4300 LB McLeod Road, Orlando, FL 32802, USA

De, D. M. and H. Cequea (1994). A cytogenetic study of six cultivars of the chayote, Sechium edule Sw. (Cucurbitaceae). Journal of Heredity 85(3): 238-241. {a} Dep. Biol., Univ. Oriente, Ap. 245 Cumana 6101, Venezuela

Morales, A. J. (1994). General morphology of Sechium tacaco (Cucurbitaceae). Revista de Biologia Tropical 42(1-2): 59-71. Centro Universitrio de Occidente, Apartado Postal 12, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Franke, W. and W. S. Lagos (1993). Contributions to the biology of economic plants. 7. On the viviparity and tuber formation of the Chayote (Sechium edule (JACQ.) SW.). Angewandte Botanik 67(5-6): 209-212. {a} Inst. Landwirtschaftliche Botanik, Meckenheimer Allee 176, D-53115 Bonn, Germany

Marchini, J. S., L. H. Vitali, et al. (1993). Determination of macronutrient and energy content levels in common Brazilian foods. Revista do Instituto Adolfo Lutz 53(1-2): 11-16. Dep. Clinica Med., Fac. Med. Ribeirao Preto, USP, 14049-900 Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil

Booth, S., R. Bressani, et al. (1992). Nutrient content of selected indigenous leafy vegetables consumed by the Kekchi people of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Journal Of Food Composition And Analysis 5(1): 25-34.

Ceccarelli, N. and R. Lorenzi (1992). Role of cotyledons and gibberellins in the early growth of Sechium edule Sw. plantlets. Journal Of Plant Physiology 140(2): 190-194.

Imaichi, R. and K. Okamoto (1992). Comparative androecium morphogenesis of Sicyos angulatus and Sechium edule (Cucurbitaceae). Botanical Magazine Tokyo 105(1080): 539-548. Fac. Agric., Tamagawa Univ., Tamagawagakuen 6-1-1, Machida, Tokyo 194, Japan

Lira, R. and F. Chiang (1992). Two new combinations in Sechium (Cucurbitaceae) from Central America, and a new species from Oaxaca, Mexico. Novon 2(3): 227-231. Herbario Nacional de Mexico, Apdo. Postal 70-367, 04510 Mexico, D.F., Mexico

Aung, L. H., D. C. Fouse, et al. (1991). The distribution of carbohydrates in the organs of Sechium edule Sw. Journal Of Horticultural Science 66(2): 253-257.

Santiago, L., J. A. Osato, et al. (1991). Free radical scavenging action of bio-catalyzer alpha cntdot rho No. 11 (Bio-normalyzer) and its by-product. Free Radical Biology & Medicine 11(4): 379-384.

Sharma, S. K. and R. Kumar (1991). Study of phenolic compounds in selected cucurbits. Geobios 18(4): 160-164.

Aung, L. H., A. Ball, et al. (1990). Developmental and nutritional aspects of chayote (Sechium edule, Cucurbitaceae). Economic Botany 44(2): 157-164.

Rao, K. S., R. Dominic, et al. (1990). Lipid fatty acid, amino acid, and mineral compositions of five edible plant leaves. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry 38(12): 2137-2139.

Chayote, E. and E. M. Flores (1989). The chayote, Sechium edule Swartz (Cucurbitaceae). Revista De Biologia Tropical 37(Suppl. 1): 1-54.

Moran, L. E. and M. I. Davila (1989). Cytokinin activity from mesocarp of Sechium edule in tissue culture of Daucus carota. Ciencias De La Agricultura(37-38): 108-111.

Vernieri, P., P. Perata, et al. (1989). Solid phase radioimmunoassay for the quantitation of abscisic acid in plant crude extracts using a new monoclonal antibody. Journal Of Plant Physiology 134(4): 441-446.

Dolui, T. K. and S. Jana (1988). Effects of phytohormones on some biochemical parameters during dark induced leaf senescence of Sechium edule on Darjeeling hill of the Eastern Himalayas (India). Biologia Plantarum 30(5): 379-382.

Lorenzi, R., P. Vernieri, et al. (1988). Cytokinins in endosperm of Sechium edule Sw. seeds. Journal Of Plant Physiology 133(3): 310-315.

Neubauer, H. F. (1988). Notes on guttation, bleeding, streaming sap and inverse streaming sap. Angewandte Botanik 62(5-6): 265-272.

Khuda, B. A. R. and G. Basu (1987). Karyotypic studies on five species of aphids (Homoptera: Aphididae) from the northeastern Himalayas. Entomon 12(3): 273-278.

Marinoni, R. C. and C. S. Ribeiro (1987). Bionomics of Epilachna paenulata (Germar, 1824) (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) in 4 different host plants (Cucurbitaceae). Revista Brasileira De Entomologia 31(3): 421-430.

Salama, A. M., H. Achenbach, et al. (1987). Isolation and identification of antiinflammatory glycosides from the fruit of Sechium edule. Revista Colombiana De Ciencias Quimico Farmaceuticas(16): 15-16.

Bala, G. and F. Hosein (1986). Studies on gummy stem blight disease of cucurbits in Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago). Tropical Agriculture 63(3): 195-197.

Dubravec, K. (1986). Sechium edule (Cucurbitaceae) a new adventive species in the flora of Yugoslavia. Poljoprivredna Znanstvena Smotra 72: 53-56.

Lorenzi, R. and N. Ceccarelli (1986). Isolation and characterization of conjugated gibberellins in maturing seeds of Sechium edule. Phytochemistry 25(4): 817-822.

Mohamed, S. A., P. N. A. Enrique, et al. (1986). Preliminary phytochemical analysis and determination of the antiinflammatory and cardiac activities of the fruit of Sechium edule. Revista Colombiana De Ciencias Quimico Farmaceuticas(15): 79-82.

Vansuyt, G. and C. Zinsou (1986). Accumulation of agmatine in chayote (Sechium edule) leaves during development. Physiologia Plantarum 67(4): 592-597.

Vasquez, N., E. M. Flores, et al. (1986). Effect of the interaction of Ascochyta phaseolorum and Pseudomonas sp. on the fruit morphology of Sechium edule (Cucurbitaceae). Revista De Biologia Tropical 34(1): 63-74.

Baqar, M. R., W. Norumu, et al. (1985). Ascorbic acid content of some Papua New Guinean fruit and vegetables. Science In New Guinea 11(1): 1-6.

Silveira, W. G. J., A. C. Avila, et al. (1985). Chayote (Sechium edule): A new host of tomato spotted wilt virus. Fitopatologia Brasileira 10(3): 661-665.

Albone, K. S., P. Gaskin, et al. (1984). Identification and localization of gibberellins in maturing seeds of the cucurbit Sechium edule, and a comparison between this cucurbit and the legume Phaseolus coccineus. Planta 162(6): 560-565.

Kitajima, E. W., R. D. L. D. Ribeiro, et al. (1984). Annotated list of plant viruses and mycoplasma-like organisms present in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fitopatologia Brasileira 9(3): 607-625.

Vozari, H. M. M., C. Viegas, et al. (1477). A lectin from Sechium edule fruit exudate. Phytochemistry 31(5): 1477-1480.

Vernieri, P., P. Perata, et al. (1351). Abscisic acid levels during early seed development in Sechium edule Sw. Plant Physiology 91(4): 1351-1355.

Macleod, G. (1197). Volatile components of chayote. Phytochemistry 29(4): 1197-1200.

Jensen, L. P. and A. R. Lai (1048). Chayote (Sechium edule) causing hypokalemia in pregnancy. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 155(5): 1048-1049.

Ceccarelli, N. and R. Lorenzi (1032). In vivo gibberellin biosynthesis in endosperm of Sechium edule Sw. seeds. Plant Physiology 93(3): 1032-1036.


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