| Impact ID |
Scientific Name
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Impact Type
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Study Type
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Study Location
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Impact Description
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Geographic Location
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Reference
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6568
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Arundo donax
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Research
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Observational
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N/A
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Arundo donax has “great promise” for development of novel drugs for human diseases. It has shown antibacterial activity against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. In addition, it has displayed antimicrobial effects against standard bacterial strains.
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30165
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|
6569
|
Arundo donax
|
Research
|
Observational
|
N/A
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Arundo donax has also shown antifungal activity shown against four basidiomycetes. It has displayed anthelmintic properties of approximately 55% efficacy against gastrointestinal parasites. Arundo donax possesses significant antifeedant activity against boll weevil Anthonomus grand.
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30165
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6570
|
Arundo donax
|
Research
|
Observational
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N/A
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Arundo donax has antiproliferative activity towards cancer cell lines and is mitogenic towards human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. The rhizome contains five tryptamines. Finally, ethanolic extract of rhizomes produced hypotensive and antispasmodic effects against histamine, serotonine and acetlylecholine induced spasms.
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30165
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