Ensete 54 claims

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Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

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The landraces showed common evolutionary origin, with the China sample separate.

Taxon: EnseteEnsetee0
Outcome: common evolutionary origine0
Setting: Chinae0

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“A phylogenetic analysis of the 15 Ensete landraces indicated a common evolutionary origin, while the China sample was positioned separately, suggesting notable genetic differences.”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1411–1591

Title

Chloroplast Genome Diversity and Marker Potentials of Diverse Ensete ventricosum Accessions

Manosh Kumar Biswas; Bulbul Ahmed; Mohamed Hijri; et al. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2025. doi:10.3390/ijms26199561

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Method / resource The assembled chloroplast genomes span 168,388 to 168,806 bp.
Observation The genomes have quadripartite structure and two single-copy regions.
Observation The large single-copy region averaged 88,657 bp.
Observation The small single-copy region averaged 11,098 bp.
Observation The inverted repeat regions averaged 34,437 bp.
Observation The chloroplast genomes contained 135 and 138 annotated genes.
Observation The chloroplast genomes contained 89–92 protein-coding genes.
Observation The chloroplast genomes contained 38 tRNA genes.
Observation The chloroplast genomes contained 4 rRNA genes.
Observation Transcription covered almost 92% of the chloroplast genome.
Observation Codon usage, amino acid frequency, GC contents and repeats were similar among landraces.
Observation Mono- and tetranucleotide SSRs occurred more frequently than other SSRs.
Observation On average 71% of SSRs were in the LSC region.
Observation Most SSR motifs comprised A/T nucleotides.

Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

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Ensete had the highest piceatannol content at 713 ± 71.9 mg/100 g dry weight.

Taxon: EnseteEnsetee0
Outcome: piceatannol contente0
Direction: higheste0
Value: 713 ± 71.9 mg/100 g dry weight (DW)e0

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“The highest piceatannol content was found in Ensete, accounting for 713 ± 71.9 mg/100 g dry weight (DW)”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 601–704

Title

Seedy Banana – A Source of Stilbenes and Flavan-3-ols

Hoai Thi Tran; Markus Bacher; Stefano Barbini; et al. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2025. doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.5c01416

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Observation Seeds comprised around half of dried fruit weight.
Observation Seeds were rich in piceatannol, (+)-epiafzelechin and epiafzelechin dimers.
Observation Piceatannol and epiafzelechin dimers were first reported in seedy bananas.
Observation Ripe Musa acuminata seeds contained 440 ± 56.7 mg/100 g DW piceatannol.
Observation Musa itinerans seeds contained 242 ± 17.4 mg/100 g DW piceatannol.
Association Higher piceatannol in Musa seeds accompanied lower epiafzelechin and dimer concentrations.
Observation Green Musa fruits had hardly any piceatannol compared with ripe fruits.
Observation Green Musa fruits had higher epiafzelechin dimer levels than ripe fruits.
Observation Gallocatechin was detected only in Ensete glaucum at 145 ± 19.7 mg/100 g DW.
Observation Most phenolic compounds were in the seed coat.

Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

Claim · model-written summary

Phylogeny placed Ensete and Musella close together.

Taxon: Ensete and MusellaEnseteMusellae0
Outcome: close relationshipe0

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“Phylogenetic analysis revealed a close relationship between Ensete and Musella genera”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 762–847

Title

Characterization of single nucleotide polymorphisms in chloroplast genomes of Musaceae Juss.

Bao Ngoc Mach; Hoang Dang Khoa Do CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development 2023. doi:10.22144/ctujoisd.2023.049

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Observation Musaceae chloroplast genomes contained highly variable regions.
Observation Several chloroplast genes carried multiple SNPs specific to Musaceae species and genera.
Observation Musaceae chloroplast genomes showed biased nucleotide conversion toward G, C, and T.
Observation Phylogeny supported two Musa clades.

Method / resourceobservedoriginal resultpositivebasis n/a

Claim · model-written summary

The review provides an account of Ensete conservation, domestication, nutritional profile and medicinal importance, and identifies research gaps.

Taxon: Ensete sp.Ensetee0
Outcome: comprehensive account of Ensete sp. conservation, domestication, nutritional profile and medicinal importancee0

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“we provide a comprehensive account of Ensete sp. conservation, domestication, nutritional profile and medicinal importance as well as documenting the biotechnological approaches and identifying research gaps and prospects of these underutilised species”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 959–1211

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Wild banana (genus Ensete) – an underutilised plant as source of food, fodder, fibre and medicine and need for biotechnological interventions

Vikas Naikawadi; Sandip Devikar; Harshad Shirke; et al. Crop and Pasture Science 2022. doi:10.1071/cp22079

Observationauthor interpretationreview summarybasis n/a

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The authors argue that multifunctional mosaics have untapped potential for sustainable food systems.

Taxon: EnseteEnsetet0
Outcome: untapped potential to address the call for sustainable food systemse0

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“It is argued that multifunctional mosaics hold untapped potential to address the call for sustainable food systems in times of profound socio-natural crisis.”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1015–1172

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“Ensete”
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Title

Inside the Ensete Garden, Beyond the Plantation

PEVERI, VALENTINA AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA) 2020. doi:10.48416/ijsaf.v27i1.85

Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

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AFLP Nei diversity was 0.189 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.

Taxon: EnseteEnsetet0
Material: natural sucker forminge0
Outcome: Nei's genetic diversity (Hj)e0
Value: 0.189e0

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“The average values of Nei's genetic diversity (Hj) were 0.189 and 0.110 for natural sucker forming and anthropogenic induced sucker forming, respectively by AFLPs analysis.”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 589–761

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“Ensete (Ensete ventricosum) clones”
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Title

Variable DNA methylation in Ensete (Ensete ventricosum) clones associated with developmental stage revealed by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms (AFLPs) with Methylation-Sensitive enzyme

Demissie Degu Hewan; Tesfaye Bizuayehu AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019. doi:10.5897/ajb2019.16936

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Observation AFLP Nei diversity was 0.110 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Nei diversity fell to 0.145 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Nei diversity rose to 0.172 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Shannon index was 0.313 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Shannon index was 0.162 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Shannon index decreased to 0.238 for natural sucker formation.
Observation MS-AFLP Shannon index was 0.252 for induced sucker formation.
Observation UPGMA, structure, and coordinate analyses clustered the two populations separately.
Observation AMOVA assigned 24% of genetic differentiation among populations.
Observation Gene flow among populations was limited.
Method / resource The authors concluded AFLP did not differentiate populations.
Method / resource The authors concluded MS-AFLP differentiated populations at Ensete developmental stages.

Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

Claim · model-written summary

AFLP Nei diversity was 0.110 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.

Taxon: EnseteEnsetet0
Material: anthropogenic induced sucker forminge0
Outcome: Nei's genetic diversity (Hj)e0
Value: 0.110e0

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“The average values of Nei's genetic diversity (Hj) were 0.189 and 0.110 for natural sucker forming and anthropogenic induced sucker forming, respectively by AFLPs analysis.”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 589–761

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“Ensete (Ensete ventricosum) clones”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 28–62

Title

Variable DNA methylation in Ensete (Ensete ventricosum) clones associated with developmental stage revealed by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms (AFLPs) with Methylation-Sensitive enzyme

Demissie Degu Hewan; Tesfaye Bizuayehu AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019. doi:10.5897/ajb2019.16936

Other claims from this paper (12)

Observation AFLP Nei diversity was 0.189 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Nei diversity fell to 0.145 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Nei diversity rose to 0.172 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Shannon index was 0.313 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Shannon index was 0.162 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Shannon index decreased to 0.238 for natural sucker formation.
Observation MS-AFLP Shannon index was 0.252 for induced sucker formation.
Observation UPGMA, structure, and coordinate analyses clustered the two populations separately.
Observation AMOVA assigned 24% of genetic differentiation among populations.
Observation Gene flow among populations was limited.
Method / resource The authors concluded AFLP did not differentiate populations.
Method / resource The authors concluded MS-AFLP differentiated populations at Ensete developmental stages.

Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

Claim · model-written summary

MS-AFLP Nei diversity fell to 0.145 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.

Taxon: EnseteEnsetet0
Material: natural sucker forminge0
Outcome: this valuee0
Direction: reducede0
Value: 0.145e0

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“With MS-AFLP analysis, this value reduced to 0.145 for natural sucker forming Ensete but increased to 0.172 for anthropogenic sucker inducing populations.”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 762–916

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“Ensete (Ensete ventricosum) clones”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 28–62

Title

Variable DNA methylation in Ensete (Ensete ventricosum) clones associated with developmental stage revealed by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms (AFLPs) with Methylation-Sensitive enzyme

Demissie Degu Hewan; Tesfaye Bizuayehu AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019. doi:10.5897/ajb2019.16936

Other claims from this paper (12)

Observation AFLP Nei diversity was 0.189 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Nei diversity was 0.110 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Nei diversity rose to 0.172 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Shannon index was 0.313 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Shannon index was 0.162 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Shannon index decreased to 0.238 for natural sucker formation.
Observation MS-AFLP Shannon index was 0.252 for induced sucker formation.
Observation UPGMA, structure, and coordinate analyses clustered the two populations separately.
Observation AMOVA assigned 24% of genetic differentiation among populations.
Observation Gene flow among populations was limited.
Method / resource The authors concluded AFLP did not differentiate populations.
Method / resource The authors concluded MS-AFLP differentiated populations at Ensete developmental stages.

Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

Claim · model-written summary

MS-AFLP Nei diversity rose to 0.172 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.

Taxon: EnseteEnsetet0
Material: anthropogenic sucker inducing populationse0
Outcome: this valuee0
Direction: increasede0
Value: 0.172e0

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“With MS-AFLP analysis, this value reduced to 0.145 for natural sucker forming Ensete but increased to 0.172 for anthropogenic sucker inducing populations.”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 762–916

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“Ensete (Ensete ventricosum) clones”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 28–62

Title

Variable DNA methylation in Ensete (Ensete ventricosum) clones associated with developmental stage revealed by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms (AFLPs) with Methylation-Sensitive enzyme

Demissie Degu Hewan; Tesfaye Bizuayehu AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019. doi:10.5897/ajb2019.16936

Other claims from this paper (12)

Observation AFLP Nei diversity was 0.189 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Nei diversity was 0.110 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Nei diversity fell to 0.145 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Shannon index was 0.313 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Shannon index was 0.162 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Shannon index decreased to 0.238 for natural sucker formation.
Observation MS-AFLP Shannon index was 0.252 for induced sucker formation.
Observation UPGMA, structure, and coordinate analyses clustered the two populations separately.
Observation AMOVA assigned 24% of genetic differentiation among populations.
Observation Gene flow among populations was limited.
Method / resource The authors concluded AFLP did not differentiate populations.
Method / resource The authors concluded MS-AFLP differentiated populations at Ensete developmental stages.

Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

Claim · model-written summary

AFLP Shannon index was 0.313 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.

Taxon: EnseteEnsetet0
Material: naturale0
Outcome: AFLP Shannon information index (Ho)e0
Value: 0.313e0

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“The AFLP Shannon information index (Ho) was 0.313 and 0.162 for natural and anthropogenic sucker forming Ensete, respectively.”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 917–1043

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“Ensete (Ensete ventricosum) clones”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 28–62

Title

Variable DNA methylation in Ensete (Ensete ventricosum) clones associated with developmental stage revealed by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms (AFLPs) with Methylation-Sensitive enzyme

Demissie Degu Hewan; Tesfaye Bizuayehu AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019. doi:10.5897/ajb2019.16936

Other claims from this paper (12)

Observation AFLP Nei diversity was 0.189 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Nei diversity was 0.110 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Nei diversity fell to 0.145 in natural sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Nei diversity rose to 0.172 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation AFLP Shannon index was 0.162 in induced sucker-forming Ensete.
Observation MS-AFLP Shannon index decreased to 0.238 for natural sucker formation.
Observation MS-AFLP Shannon index was 0.252 for induced sucker formation.
Observation UPGMA, structure, and coordinate analyses clustered the two populations separately.
Observation AMOVA assigned 24% of genetic differentiation among populations.
Observation Gene flow among populations was limited.
Method / resource The authors concluded AFLP did not differentiate populations.
Method / resource The authors concluded MS-AFLP differentiated populations at Ensete developmental stages.