Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) is an exotic fruit originating in Southeast Asia and has seeds with low germination.The objective was to evaluate the effect of gibberellin on the emergence and initial development of star fruit seedlings.The seeds were removed from the fruits and washed in running water, and placed in gibberellin solution 1,000 m
The ultraviolet (UV) component of sunlight is high on the earth surface, especially at low latitudes, raising the risk of skin diseases, including cancer.The use of natural compounds is a strategy to protect people against UV damage.Seaweeds are becoming increasingly influential in the food industry, and are also used in the pharmacy and cosmetic i
The relationship between religion and transnationalism has only recently gained scholarly attention to document the influence religious organizations have on mediating transnational ties.While scholarship on second-generation transnationalism has gained interest, second-generation Arab Americans remain understudied.Yet, Arab Americans, especially M