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Xylopia aethiopica
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Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)
Common Name(s):
guinea pepper syn African pepper syn malagueta da guine syn grains of selim syn negro pepper syn ethiopian pepper syn negro pepperReferences
(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.]Moutsambote, J. M., z. D. N, et al. (2000). Variations in forest fallows after cassava culture in Mayombe (Congo). Cahiers Agricultures. [print] Mzrs Avril 9(2): 141-144. {a} Laboratoire d'ecologie appliquee et de protection de l'environnement, Institut de Developpement rural, Universite Marien-Ngouabi, Brazzaville, Congo
Awuah, R. T. (1999). Inhibition of fungal colonization of stored peanut kernels with products from some medicinal/culinary plants. Peanut Science. Jan. June 29(1): 13-17. {a} Dept. of Crop Science, Crop Protection Section, Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Barminas, J. T., M. K. James, et al. (1999). Chemical composition of seeds and oil of Xylopia aethiopica grown in Nigeria. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 53(3): 193-198. {a} Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria
Nwaiwu, M. Y. and E. O. Imo (1999). Control of food-borne fungi by essential oils from local spices in Nigeria. Acta Phytopathologica et Entomologica Hungarica 34(1-2): 91-97. {a} School of Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Ojimelukwe, P. C. and S. Okoronkwo (1999). Effect of preservation with Xylopia aethiopica on the shelf life of cowpea seeds. Journal of Food Science and Technology. March April 36(2): 170-172. {a} Biologische Bundesanstalt fur Land und Forstwirtschaft, Institut fur Vorratsschutz, Konigin-Luise Strabe 19, c/o Dr C Alder, D-14195, Berlin, Germany
Tairu, A. O., T. Hofmann, et al. (1999). Characterization of the key aroma compounds in dried fruits of the West African peppertree Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich (Annonaceae) using aroma extract dilution analysis. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Aug. 47(8): 3285-3287. {a} Institut fuer Lebensmittelchemie der Technischen Universitaet Muenchen, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, 85748, Garching, Germany
Ajiwe, V. I. E., C. A. Okeke, et al. (1998). Characterization and applications of oils extracted from Canerium schweinfurttii, Vitex doniana and Xylopia aethiopica fruit/seeds. Bioresource Technology 64(3): 249-252. {a} Dep. Sci. Technol., Nnamdi Azikiwe Univ., P.M.B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria
Masotti, V., J. Viano, et al. (1998). Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies on Xylopia aethiopica. Fitoterapia 69(5): 461-462. {a} Laboratoire PhytoChimie Marseille (LPCM), Faculte des Sciences Techniques Saint-Jerome, Avenue Escadrille Normandie-Niemen, 13397 Marseille Cedex 20, France
Baba, M. F., K. Koumaglo, et al. (1997). Antifungal activity of essential oils extracted in the African states of Togo and Benin. Cryptogamie Mycologie 18(2): 165-168. {a} U.F.R. Pharmacie, Univ. Reims, 51 rue Cognacq-Jay, 51096 Reims cedex, France
Awuah, R. T. and K. A. Kpodo (1996). High incidence of Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxins in stored groundnut in Ghana and the use of a microbial assay to assess the inhibitory effects of plant extracts on aflatoxin synthesis. Mycopathologia 134(2): 109-114. {a} Dep. Crop Sci., Univ. Sci. Technol., Kumasi, Ghana
Ayedoun, A. M., B. S. Adeoti, et al. (1996). Influence of fruit conservation methods on the essential oil composition of Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Richard from Benin. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 11(4): 245-250. {a} Fac. Sci. et Techniques, Univ. Natl. Benin, B.P. 526, Cotonou, Benin
Dowsett, L. F. (1996). Composition and evolution of the forest vegetation of Odzala National Park, Congo. Bulletin du Jardin Botanique National de Belgique 65(3-4): 253-292. Rue de Bois de Breux 194, B-4020 Jupille, Liege, Belgium
Ewete, F. K., J. T. Arnason, et al. (1996). Biological activities of extracts from traditionally used Nigerian plants against the European corn borer, Ostrinia nubilalis. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 80(3): 531-537. {a} Dep. Agric. Biol., Univ. Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Okonkwo, E. U. and W. I. Okoye (1996). The efficacy of four seed powders and the essential oils as protectants of cowpea and maize grains against infestation by Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera:: Bruchidae) and Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Nigeria. International Journal of Pest Management 42(3): 143-146. Nigerian Stored Products Res. Inst., Onireke, PMB 5044, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Lajide, L., P. Escoubas, et al. (1995). Termite antifeedant activity in Xylopia aethiopica. Phytochemistry Oxford 40(4): 1105-1112. {a} Res. Dev. Corporation Japan, Eniwa RBP, Megumino Kita 3-1-1, Eniwa-Shi, Hokkaido 061-13, Japan
Harrigan, G. G., V. D. S. Bolzani, et al. (1994). Kaurane and trachylobane diterpenes from Xylopia aethiopica. Phytochemistry Oxford 36(1): 109-113. {a} Dep. Chem., Virginia Polytechnic Inst. State Univ., Blacksburg, VA 24061-0212, USA
Harrigan, G. G., A. A. L. Gunatilaka, et al. (1994). Isolation of bioactive and other oxoaporphine alkaloids from two annonaceous plants, Xylopia aethiopica and Miliusa cf. banacea. Journal of Natural Products Lloydia 57(1): 68-73. {a} Dep. Chem., Virginia Polytechnic Inst. State Univ., Blacksburg, VA 24061-0212, USA
Kande, K. M., S. Philipov, et al. (1994). Alkaloids of Xylopia aethiopica. Fitoterapia 65(1): 89-90. Inst. Organic Chem., Center Phytochem., Bulg. Aademy Sci., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
Ofuya, T. I. and I. E. Okuku (1994). Insecticidal effect of some plant extracts on the cowpea aphid Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aphididae). Anzeiger fuer Schaedlingskunde Pflanzenschutz Umweltschutz 67(6): 127-129. Dep. Biol., Royal Holloway University London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, UK
Adebajo, L. O. (1993). The microbial spoilage of "soft" melon ball snack under tropical conditions. Nahrung 37(4): 328-335. Dep. Biol. Sci., Ogun State Univ., Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria
Adegoke, G. O. and V. Y. Sagua (1993). Influence of different spices on the microbial reduction and storability of laboratory-processed tomato ketchup and minced meat. Nahrung 37(4): 352-355. Dep. Food Technol., Univ. Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Khan, L., N. Ahmad, et al. (1993). Biodegradation of the cellular and acellular constituents of Aesculus indica seeds under normal storage conditions. Fitoterapia 64(1): 31-34. P.C.S.I.R. Lab., Peshwar, Pakistan
Olojede, F., G. Engelhardt, et al. (1993). Decrease of growth and aflatoxin production in Aspergillus parasiticus caused by spices. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 9(5): 605-606. {a} Dep. Food Technology, Univ. Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Akobundu, E. N. T. and G. U. Eluchie (1992). Quality characteristics of pork sausage containing mushroom (Pleurotus tuber regium) and local spices. Journal of Food Science and Technology 29(3): 159-161. Dep. Food Sci. and Technol., Federal Univ. Technol., P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
Oji, O., F. N. Madubuike, et al. (1992). Protection of stored Zea mays L. against Sitophilus zeamais L. with non-toxic natural products: Potentials of Xylopia aethiopica and Piper guineense. Acta Agronomica Hungarica 41(1-2): 131-135. Sch. Agriculture, Imo State Univ., Okigwe, Nigeria
Ofuya, T. I. (1990). Oviposition deterrence and ovicidal properties of some plant powders against Callosobruchus maculatus in stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seeds. Journal Of Agricultural Science 115(3): 343-346.
Awuah, R. T. (1989). Fungitoxic effects of extracts from some West African plants. Annals Of Applied Biology 115(3): 451-454.
Thomas, O. O. (1989). Re-examination of the antimicrobial activities of Xylopia aethiopica, Carica papaya, Ocimum gratissimum and Jatropha curcas. Fitoterapia 60(2): 147-156.
Thomas, O. O. (1989). Perspectives on ethno-phytotherapy of "Yoruba" medicinal herbs and preparations. Fitoterapia 60(1): 49-60.
Balogun, A. M. and B. L. Fetuga (1988). Tannin, phytin and oxalate contents of some wild under-utilized crop-seeds in Nigeria. Food Chemistry 30(1): 37-44.
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