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Telfairia occidentalis
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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.]Akwaowo, E. U., B. A. Ndon, et al. (2000). Minerals and antinutrients in fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook f.). Food Chemistry. [print] August 70(2): 235-240. {a} Department of Agronomy, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria
Esuoso, K. O., H. Lutz, et al. (2000). Unsaponifiable lipid constituents of some underutilized tropical seed oils. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Feb. 48(2): 231-234. {a} Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Nkang, A., D. Omokaro, et al. (2000). Effects of desiccation on the lipid peroxidation and activities of peroxidase and polyphenoloxidase in seeds of Telfairia occidentalis. Seed Science and Technology. [print] 28(1): 1-9. {a} Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Giami, S. Y., B. S. Chibor, et al. (1999). Changes in nitrogenous and other chemical constituents, protein fractions and in vitro protein digestibility of germinating fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook) seed. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 53(4): 333-342. {a} Department of Food Science and Technology, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Giami, S. Y. and I. Isichei (1999). Preparation and properties of flours and protein concentrates from raw, fermented and germinated fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook) seeds. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 54(1): 67-77. {a} Department of Food Science and Technology, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Akpanabiatu, M. I., N. B. Bassey, et al. (1998). Evaluation of some minerals and toxicants in some Nigerian soup meals. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 11(4): 292-297. {a} Biochemistry Department, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Egbekun, M. K., S. E. O. Nda, et al. (1998). Utilization of fluted pumpkin fruit (Telfairia occidentalis) in marmalade manufacturing. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 52(2): 171-176. {a} Sch. Technol., Fed. Polytech., PMB 1037, Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria
Esuoso, K., H. Lutz, et al. (1998). Chemical composition and potential of some underutilized tropical biomass. I: Fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis). Food Chemistry 61(4): 487-492. {a} Inst. Organic Chem., Univ. Tuebingen, D-72076 Tuebingen, Germany
Adetunji, I. A. (1997). Effect of time interval between pod set and harvesting on the maturity and seed quality of fluted pumpkin. Experimental Agriculture 33(4): 449-457. c/o L.W. Lamborn Co., 26 Dingwall Rd., Croydon, Surrey CR9 3EE, UK
Kirkeby, S., T. Animashaun, et al. (1997). The complex-type oligosaccharide binding lectin Datura stramonium agglutinin detects type II A muscle fibres in the brachial biceps from man and cat. Journal of Muscle Research and Cell Motility 18(1): 31-41. {a} Dep. Oral Function Physiol., Fac. Health Sci., Univ. Copenhaven, 20 Norre Alle, DK-2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
Atawodi, S. E., P. Mende, et al. (1996). Detection of methylating activity due to nitrosamide in some nitrosated Nigerian foodstuffs. Food and Chemical Toxicology 34(2): 147-151. {a} Unit Environmental Carcinogenesis, International Agency Research Cancer, 150 Cours Albert Thomas, 69372 Lyon Cedex 08, France
Emebiri, L. C. and M. I. Nwufo (1996). Occurrence and detection of early sex-related differences in Telfairia occidentalis. Sexual Plant Reproduction 9(3): 140-144. {a} Dep. Forestry, Sch. Resource Environmental Management, Australian National University, ACT 0200, Australia
Badifu, G. I. O., M. A. Akpapunam, et al. (1995). The fate of beta-carotene in processed leaves of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook. f.): A popular vegetable in Nigerian diet. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 48(2): 141-147. {a} Dep. Food Science Technology, Univ. Agriculture, P.M.B. 2373, Makurdi, Nigeria
Obiagwu, C. J. and N. I. Odiaka (1995). Fertilizer schedule for yield of fresh fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) grown in lower Benue river basin of Nigeria. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 65(2): 98-101. {a} Dep. Soil Sci., Coll. Agron. Forestry, Univ. Agric., Makurdi, Nigeria
Emebiri, L. C. and M. I. Nwufo (1994). Performance of the West African vegetable crop Telfairia occidentalis as a function of distance from a row of mango trees. Agroforestry Systems 27(2): 183-186. {a} Dep. Forestry, Sch. Resource Environ. Management, Australian Natl. Univ., Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
Nwufo, M. I. (1994). Effects of water stress on the post-harvest quality of two leafy vegetables, Telfairia occidentalis and Pterocarpus soyauxii during storage. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 64(3): 265-269. Dep. Crop Prod., Federal Univ. Technol., PMB 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
Olaofe, O., F. O. Adeyemi, et al. (1994). Amino acid and mineral compositions and functional properties of some oilseeds. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 42(4): 878-881. {a} Chem. Dep., Ondo State Univ., P.M.B. 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Togun, R. A., T. Animashaun, et al. (1994). A galactose-binding T-cell mitogenic lectin from the seeds of Telfairia occidentalis. Phytochemistry Oxford 35(5): 1125-1130. {a} Dep. Biol., Imperial Coll. Sci. Technol. and Med., Prince Consort Rd., London SW7 2BB, UK
Akoroda, M. O. (1993). Non-destructive estimation of area and variation in shape of leaf lamina in the fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis). Scientia Horticulturae Amsterdam 53(3): 261-267. Agron. Dep., Univ. Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Essien, A. I., R. U. B. Ebana, et al. (1992). Chemical evaluation of the pod and pulp of the fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) fruit. Food Chemistry 45(3): 175-178.
Giami, S. Y. and D. A. Bekebain (1992). Proximate composition and functional properties of raw and processed full-fat fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) seed flour. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 59(3): 321-325. {a} Dep. Food Science Technology, Rivers State University Science Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Okiwelu, S. N., O. A. Ugwa, et al. (1992). Insect pests of leafy vegetables in Rivers State, Nigeria: II. Studies on life cycle and foliage consumption of Spilosoma maculosa Stoll (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae). Journal of African Zoology 106(4): 283-288. {a} 1926 99th Ave., Oakland, Calif. 94603-2734
Badifu, G. I. O. (1991). Unsaponifiable matter in oils from some species of cucurbitaceae. Journal Of Food Composition And Analysis 4(4): 360-365.
Badifu, G. I. O. and A. O. Ogunsua (1991). Chemical composition of kernels from some species of Cucurbitaceae grown in Nigeria. Plant Foods For Human Nutrition 41(1): 35-44.
Odoemena, C. S. (1991). Effect of sprouting on carbohydrate content of fluted pumpkin seed. Food Chemistry 41(1): 107-111.
Ossom, E. M., D. T. T. Minimah, et al. (1991). Influence of spacing on yield, weed infestation and mineral concentration of the fluted pumpkin Telfairia occidentalis (Hook). Proceedings Of The Indiana Academy Science 99(2-4): 191-198.
Umoh, E. O. and E. E. Sampson (1991). Effect of nipping and shading on vegetative growth in two local varieties of Telfairia occidentalis L. (Cucurbitaceae) in Nigeria. Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana 64(2): 149-158. Univ. Calabar, P. O. Box 3608, Calabar, Nigeria
Akoroda, M. O. (1990). Seed production and breeding potential of the fluted pumpkin, Telfairia occidentalis. Euphytica 49(1): 25-32.
Akoroda, M. O. and M. A. Adejoro (1990). Patterns of vegetative and sexual development of Telfairia occidentalis Hook. f. Tropical Agriculture 67(3): 243-247.
Akoroda, M. O., O. N. I. Ogbechie, et al. (1990). Flowering, pollination and fruiting in fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis). Scientia Horticulturae 43(3-4): 197-206.
Attah, J. C. and J. A. Ibemesi (1990). Solvent extraction of the oils of rubber, melon, pumpkin and oil bean seeds. Journal Of The American Oil Chemists' Society 67(1): 25-27.
Nwufo, M. I. and L. C. Emebiri (1990). Pod rots of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F.) in Imo state, Nigeria. International Biodeterioration 26(1): 63-68.
Anno, N. F. O. (1988). Seed transmission of Telfairia mosaic virus in fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook f.) in Nigeria. Journal Of Phytopathology 121(1): 85-87.
Asoegwu, S. N. (1988). Effects of irrigation on the leaf and pod production of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook. f.) in southern Nigeria. Scientia Horticulturae 34(3-4): 161-168.
Okiwelu, S. N., C. B. Ndome, et al. (1988). Insect pests of leafy vegetables in Rivers State, Nigeria: I. Feeding habits and infestation of the bitterleaf weevil Lixus camerunus Kolbe (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Insect Science And Its Application 9(4): 557-562.
Okoli, B. E. (1988). Studies in fruit and seed morphology and anatomy in relation to the taxonomy of Telfairia Hooker (Cucurbitaceae). Feddes Repertorium 99(3-4): 133-137.
Okoli, B. E. and B. L. Nyananyo (1988). Palynology of Telfairia L. (Cucurbitaceae). Folia Geobotanica Et Phytotaxonomica 23(3): 281-283.
Okugie, D. N. and E. M. Ossom (1988). Effect of mulch on the yield, nutrient concentration and weed infestation of the fluted pumpkin, Telfairia occidentalis Hook. Tropical Agriculture 65(3): 202-204.
Orluchukwu, J. A. and E. M. Ossom (1988). Effect of management practice on weed infestation, yield and nutrient concentration of the fluted pumpkin, Telfairia occidentalis Hook. Tropical Agriculture 65(4): 317-320.
Okoli, B. E. (1987). Morphological and cytological studies in Telfairia Hooker (Cucurbitaceae). Feddes Repertorium 98(9-10): 505-508.
Shoyinka, S. A., A. A. Brunt, et al. (1987). The occurrence, properties and affinities of Telfairia mosaic virus, a potyvirus prevalent in Telfairia occidentalis (Cucurbitaceae) is southwestern Nigeria. Journal Of Phytopathology 119(1): 13-24.
Akoroda, M. O. (1986). Seed desiccation and recalcitrance in Telfairia occidentalis. Seed Science And Technology 14(2): 327-332.
Atu, U. G. and R. O. Ogbuji (1986). Root-knot nematode problems with intercropped yam (Dioscorea rotundata). Phytoprotection 67(1): 35-38.
Okoli, B. E. and A. R. McEuen (1986). Calcium-containing crystals in Telfairia (Cucurbitaceae). New Phytologist 102(1): 199-208.
Ossom, E. M. (1986). Influence of harvest interval on yield, crude protein, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contents, and longevity of the fluted pumpkin, Telfairia occidentalis. Tropical Agriculture 63(1): 63-65.
Asiegbu, J. E. (1985). Characterization of sexes in fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis): Growth and yield in the male and female sexes. Gartenbauwissenschaft 50(6): 251-255.
Asiegbu, J. E. (1985). Influence of planting date on growth and productive life of fluted pumpkin, Telfairia occidentalis. Tropical Agriculture 62(4): 281-284.
Atiri, G. I. (1985). An isolate of cucumber mosaic virus from fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) in Nigeria. Phytopathologische Zeitschrift 114(3): 268-273.
Okoli, B. E. and F. A. Onofeghara (1984). Distribution and morphology of extrafloral nectaries in some Cucurbitaceae. Botanical Journal Of The Linnean Society 89(2): 153-164.
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