Essays about: "leguminosae"

Found 3 essays containing the word leguminosae.

1. 1. Isoflavone sources and bioavailability : biological effects of phytoestrogens in the diet

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Sara Gatchell; [2016]
   Keywords : phytoestrogens; isoflavones; legumes; soy; milk; equol; daidzein; genistein; formononentin; biochanin A; content; hormone induced cancer; cardiovascular disease;

   Abstract : Over the last couple of decades non-nutritional bioactive compounds from plants and their biological effects have received attention. Phytoestrogens, also called “plant estrogens”, with their similar structure to estradiol, act with estrogenic effects when imbibed. READ MORE

3. 2. Taxonomic revision of the genus Chamaecrista (Fabaceae) in Ecuador

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Marcus Lewin; [2015]
   Keywords : taxonomy; Fabaceae; South America; Ecuador; plant systematics; taxonomi; Fabaceae; ärtväxter; Sydamerika; Ecuador; växtsystematik;

   Abstract : A revision of the genus Chamaecrista (Leguminosae) in Ecuador is presented. The work is based on morphometric studies of herbarium material and information from the literature and the Internet. The purpose of the study was to get a better knowledge of the distribution, taxonomic status and conservation of Chamaecrista in Ecuador. READ MORE

4. 3. Spread of the introduced tree species Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC in the Lake Baringo area, Kenya

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Stefan Andersson; [2005]
   Keywords : Africa; invasive species; dry-land; leguminosae; spread; mapping;

   Abstract : The spread of the introduced plant Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC was studied in the Lake Baringo area in Kenya. In addition, woody plant diversity and soil characters were studied. Major initial planting sites with P. READ MORE