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Scientific research on figs

A couple of recent posts suggested that some members need to be energized with new food for the grey matter (cerebral activities). I have collected a few research papers on a number of subjects relating to figs. Perhaps one or the other of these papers listed below will be of interest to members.  Just cut and paste the URL into Google to get the individual paper.

Good reading!

Mediterranean basin Ficus carica L.: from genetic diversity and structure to authentication of a Protected Designation of Origin cultivar using microsatellite markers

 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Evangelos_Karagiannis/publication/280923666_Mediterranean_basin_Ficus_carica_L_from_genetic_diversity_and_structure_to_authentication_of_a_Protected_Designation_of_Origin_cultivar_using_microsatellite_markers/links/55dda30f08ae83e420eed2ab/Mediterranean-basin-Ficus-carica-L-from-genetic-diversity-and-structure-to-authentication-of-a-Protected-Designation-of-Origin-cultivar-using-microsatellite-markers.pdf

Identification and characterization of a viroid resembling apple dimple fruit viroid in fig (Ficus carica L.) by next generation sequencing of small RNAs

 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michela_Chiumenti/publication/261292541_Identification_and_characterization_of_a_viroid_resembling_Apple_dimple_fruit_viroid_in_fig_Ficus_carica_L_by_next_generation_sequencing_of_small_RNAs/links/542850cd0cf26120b7b566d1.pdf

The ambiguous ripening nature of the fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit: a gene-expression study of potential ripening regulators and ethylene-related genes

 https://watermark.silverchair.com/api/watermark?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAAdMwggHPBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggHAMIIBvAIBADCCAbUGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQM80r3cksZ-0DkojXWAgEQgIIBhk_MaCX44dknsbllaDsoRhJwR3PVRKczL3E-oMLJHmgkgsWPeuzNGyanhCTcfUBQ0bY_7zZVkP6T7Po872T41r9494N2iy3kZfY5zRW21LvEOcbiTxs8f1CF4Bdlm40UhNaBZhEpqe22bmEguUggsFx1I5GokNBjg-T-u4NDJJlxysRpazUMHzWAIqiLrn59FRYELVEz7C1LW1e4DeqUus5DVlpsozFJkV7ms6D1xkIKlHwkZzKOhMK4IARzUm4mDljfCNDE2WMqe7TKS1-BKu8kwQRBy6CY0FMoLpcdITRB1fareXVoNpzEMZvWjmi2Zt89IN3cIOHF1YNeQJmsizA5jBduHXskVZx9pU5jCauJoNxmC-D1V2Tjg6X04JEDvvrUtpSVRkwLax6CdK-ycNDghPl7VDeuCpr73MvAHLs4AN6WsYr4mBUu95IEw8HwzjDKNwWxs4rPZSWq-IN3eX7Ab3zkM7rw59YMuoUvsYTjENpTCrfHG4EQaxMB0I_qcP1X0CZ_Gg

 Fruit skin side cracking and ostiole-end splitting shorten postharvest life in fresh figs (Ficus carica L.), but are reduced by deficit irrigation

 http://ucanr.edu/datastoreFiles/234-2626.pdf

 Protective effects of Ficus carica leaves on glucose and lipids levels, carbohydrate metabolism enzymes and β-cells in type 2 diabetic rats

 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/13880209.2017.1279671?needAccess=true

 
Phenolic compounds, antioxidant and antidiabetic activity of different  cultivars of Ficus carica L. fruits

 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aneta_Wojdyto/publication/305732457_Phenolic_compounds_antioxidant_and_antidiabetic_activity_of_different_cultivars_of_Ficus_carica_L_fruits/links/57a2fb4108ae5f8b258d4e6b.pdf

 
Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Ficus carica: A review

 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/13880209.2014.892515?needAccess=true

 
First Report of the Fig Cyst Nematode, Heterodera fici Kirjanova, on Fig Tree, Ficus carica, in Ontario, Canada

 https://www.exeley.com/exeley/journals/journal_of_nematology/49/2/pdf/10.21307_jofnem-2017-056.pdf

 
DETERMINATION AND COMPARISON OF HEAVY METAL ACCUMULATION LEVEL OF Ficus carica BARK AND LEAF  SAMPLES IN ARTVIN, TURKEY

 http://kisi.deu.edu.tr/yunus.dogan/2016-OC-Ficus%20carica%20in%20Artvin.pdf

 

Shoot Architecture and Morphology of Different Branch Orders in Fig Tree (Ficus carica L.)

 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Badii_Gaaliche/publication/291425493_Shoot_Architecture_and_Morphology_of_Different_Branch_Orders_in_Fig_Tree_Ficus_carica_L/links/575959c708aed884620acdbb.pdf

 
Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology of  Ficus carica

 http://www.journalrepository.org/media/journals/IJBCRR_3/2016/Sep/Bouyahya1412016IJBCRR29029.pdf

 
Marcel

 
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Marcel thanks for these interesting fig research links!
 
Especially interested in the information on the phytochemistry of the fig.  Amazing the beneficial potential uses there are for figs.  

As many others on this forum, I am an expert at eating figs and will also be trying fig leaf tea and looking for other fig recipes.
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Marcel,
thx.
As a diabetic I tried drinking fig leaf tea made from leaves I had sent from Lebanon. I could not drink much of the tea as it was very harsh on my stomach, but I think I may try and dig up some more dried leaves and try again. 
I appreciate the articles very much and forwarded them to one of the old timers who loves this kind of info.
MGG
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Thank You for posting.

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Thanks, LaFigue. I had no idea that scientists were doing so many different experiments with extracts of fig leaves and fruits. 
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@ Pino and Christine, There is much research on compounds in figs, fig leaves, fig backs for purposes ranging from use as insecticides or fungicides; nutritional and health aspects; cure of cancers, etc...
there are litteraly thousands of published research papers. I selected just a few references that I know you could download from the internet without paying for them or without having to  read the journals in the library of a major university.

@mgginva, Michael as above there are lots of papers on use of fig leaf extract(s) and leaf tea in reducing blood sugar. Thank you for passing the articles back to the "old timer" If there is a particular paper of interest, I could look for it as I have easy access to university libraries.

Sas, you are welcome!

Marcel
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Marcel,
I would really appreciate any articles on figs and diabetes.
One of the ones you sent had some really positive info and even identified varieties that have positive effects. !!!! ***

One of the complaints I hear often from those trying to share this kind of info is there doesn't seem like there is a convenient place to present or store info on f4f.
Not to be negative about f4f as Jon set it up to do what he wants and we can enter it as a topic but if it gets few visits it disappears down the list quickly.

I spent a good part of yesterday looking for those figs named in article. No luck.

Does anyone grow Spanish figs or have a connection in Spain.

I sure do miss having the research access I had when at Va Tech.

thx
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Marcel,
I would really appreciate any articles on figs and diabetes.
One of the ones you sent had some really positive info and even identified varieties that have positive effects. !!!! ***

One of the complaints I hear often from those trying to share this kind of info is there doesn't seem like there is a convenient place to present or store info on f4f.
Not to be negative about f4f as Jon set it up to do what he wants and we can enter it as a topic but if it gets few visits it disappears down the list quickly.

I spent a good part of yesterday looking for those figs named in article. No luck.

Does anyone grow Spanish figs or have a connection in Spain.

I sure do miss having the research access I had when at Va Tech.

thx


Michael, three of the four figs I know nothing about. The fourth 'Cuello Dama Blanca’ may be the same or related to Col de Dame Blanc. As this is for medical reasons, you will need to confirm this with a Spanish member. I have recently eaten the related Cuella de Dama Negra (see my topic
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/my-cuello-de-dama-negra-cheat-9286955?pid=1300021554
Also note that Vinny2210 responding to my topic cast doubt that Cuella de Dama Negra was the same fig as CDDN so the same may apply to Cuella de Dama Blanc and CDDB.
However Vinny did indicate in his response that he had a contact who supplied him with cuttings who had Cuella de Dama Negra and may also have Cuella de Dama Blanc.
Note again that the fig in the research paper is referred to as Cuella Dama Blanc without the "de". Not sure if this has any significance.
Fig names are a real pest.
Hope this helps.
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Michael, three of the four figs I know nothing about. The fourth 'Cuello Dama Blanca’ may be the same or related to Col de Dame Blanc. As this is for medical reasons, you will need to confirm this with a Spanish member. I have recently eaten the related Cuella de Dama Negra (see my topic http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/my-cuello-de-dama-negra-cheat-9286955?pid=1300021554 Also note that Vinny2210 responding to my topic cast doubt that Cuella de Dama Negra was the same fig as CDDN so the same may apply to Cuella de Dama Blanc and CDDB. However Vinny did indicate in his response that he had a contact who supplied him with cuttings who had Cuella de Dama Negra and may also have Cuella de Dama Blanc. Note again that the fig in the research paper is referred to as Cuella Dama Blanc without the "de". Not sure if this has any significance. Fig names are a real pest. Hope this helps.
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Ooooops - not sure what I did wrong.

From what I've read there is some confusion about this fig being CdDB but Axier, another great resource who left at the time of the great "upheaval." says they are absolutely not the same fig.
Thx for the lead. I will trace it down asap.
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Michael, in re Post #3, you've got a million trees...well, maybe not quite a million, but a lot.  Why didn't you try tea from your own leaves?  I tried it, and the taste was better than I thought it would be.
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I am happy to see that the posted papers have been of interest, especially the paper on antidiabetic compound in figs. I thought that it might be useful to add to the list the following paper describing in greater details the components of the figs cited in the paper posted a few days ago:
Physicochemical and Nutritional Characterization of Brebas for Fresh Consumption from Nine Fig Varieties (Ficus carica L.) Grown in Extremadura (Spain)
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jfq/2017/6302109/

Also it should be noted that some of the Spanish varieties of figs listed in the papers have been the subject of a topic on F4F forum see for example:
https://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/pajarero-figs-6552397

Finally, if I may be permitted to mention a plant other than figs, there are some other potent plants for remedial management of diabetes. One such plant is the bitter melon (Momordica charantia) see the following paper and the link to get it:

Effect of  momordica charantia (bitter gourd) tablets in diabetes mellitus : Type 1 and Type 2

http://www.primejournal.org/IJGS/pdf/2012/mar/Hasan%20and%20Khatoon.pdf

My purpose for posting research papers on figs is strictly educational. I do not peddle or endorse techniques, products or treatments. And so a word of caution if you are interested in the herbal papers. As with any herbal treatment, please use extreme caution to insure that you are not subject to allergic or toxic effects or create a dangerous hypoglycemic state.

Happy reading!
Marcel
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I am happy to see that the posted papers have been of interest, especially the paper on antidiabetic compound in figs. I thought that it might be useful to add to the list the following paper describing in greater details the components of the figs cited in the paper posted a few days ago:
Physicochemical and Nutritional Characterization of Brebas for Fresh Consumption from Nine Fig Varieties (Ficus carica L.) Grown in Extremadura (Spain)
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jfq/2017/6302109/

Also it should be noted that some of the Spanish varieties of figs listed in the papers have been the subject of a topic on F4F forum see for example:
https://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/pajarero-figs-6552397

Finally, if I may be permitted to mention a plant other than figs, there are some other potent plants for remedial management of diabetes. One such plant is the bitter melon (Momordica charantia) see the following paper and the link to get it:

Effect of  momordica charantia (bitter gourd) tablets in diabetes mellitus : Type 1 and Type 2

http://www.primejournal.org/IJGS/pdf/2012/mar/Hasan%20and%20Khatoon.pdf

My purpose for posting research papers on figs is strictly educational. I do not peddle or endorse techniques, products or treatments. And so a word of caution if you are interested in the herbal papers. As with any herbal treatment, please use extreme caution to insure that you are not subject to allergic or toxic effects or create a dangerous hypoglycemic state.

Happy reading!
Marcel

Marcel, thanks for posting, I have just quickly skimmed the first paper and yet more name confusion. Section 2.1 "The fig tree varieties studied were “Cuello Dama Blanco” (also known as “Kadota”), “Brown Turkey,” “Tiberio,” “San Antonio,” “Cuello Dama Negro,” “Banane,” “Colar Elche” (also known as “Black Mission”), “Tres Voltas L’Any,” and “Blanca Bétera"
Surely Cuello Dama Blanca is not the same as the well known Kadota.
As a matter of interest Colar, not sure if this is Colar Elche, is available in UK supermarkets as the earliest new season fig from about the beginning of June. I presume this to be a breba. It then is available on and off for the next few months, so presumably the later ones will be main. This does correspond with a size/shape change as the early ones are large and elongated, while later they are smaller and not as long. By the way for store bought figs Colar is one of my favourites, welcome because of its early availability especially if my own brebas haven't started.
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Michael, in re Post #3, you've got a million trees...well, maybe not quite a million, but a lot.  Why didn't you try tea from your own leaves?  I tried it, and the taste was better than I thought it would be.


Simple answer is;
it was winter when I decided I wanted to try FLT (fig leaf tea). I had no fig leaves and I read to prepare the leaves properly you needed to take healthy but older leaves and dry them inside on a window screen in front of a very sunny window. Not knowing how valid the prep. parameters I'd read were, I just decided to buy a commercial variety.
I was not interested in the flavor as much as I was interested to see if it had an effect on my blood sugar levels.
I'm concerned that the doctors I'm seeing (I have changed doc.s in past - and am close to doing so again) do not seem concerned that my diabetes is still causing nerve damage and loss of feeling which I'm not as comfortable with as they seem to be. 

It took forever to find the tea and the only place I could find selling it was in Lebanon.
Where did you get the tea you tried?
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Marcel,
Thank you very much.
I have read about certain other possibilities but as I am overwhelmed by figs I'm somewhat forced to limit my interest - at least temporarily to figs.

Coming out of Spain fig names can create confusion and in this case they certainly have.

Again I'll pass on these articles and if you have time I'd certainly appreciate all you find.

Thanks again!
MGG
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Additional papers that might be of interest focussing on growing fig trees (cuttings, fig production and insects and diseases).

Effect of Tree Spacing on Vegetative Growth and Reproduction in an Early Growth Stage in Two Cultivars of Ficus carica L.

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jjshs1/77/1/77_1_7/_pdf

 The effects of different night trmperatures and the amount of hydroponic solution on the growth and fruiting of own-rooted fig cuttings

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jjshs1925/70/1/70_1_1/_pdf

Tree training and managing complexity and yield in fig

https://scholar.sun.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10019.1/3184/gerber_tree_2010.pdf?..

 Shoot Growth and Fruit Production of the ‘Masui Dauphine’ Variety of Fig (Ficus carica L.) Undergoing Renewal Long Pruning

https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/file/8913/download?token=VYlLfsV_

Shoot Growth and Fruit Production of ‘Masui Dauphine’ Fig Trees Having High Limb Position with Downward Shoots

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jjshs1/82/3/82_215/_pdf

Fruit rot of fig caused by Phytophtora Palmivora

http://fshs.org/proceedings-o/1984-vol-97/327-328%20(EL-GHOLL)).pdf

Screening of fig varieties for rootstocks resistant to soil sickness

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jjshs1925/71/2/71_2_171/_pdf

Distribution and biology of the yellow-spotted longicorn beetle Psacothea hilaris hilaris (Pascoe) in Italy

https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/33921999/Distribution_and_biology_of_the_yellow-spotted_longicorn_beetle.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAIWOWYYGZ2Y53UL3A&Expires=1506041386&Signature=x%2F6jYgG3NJ8LpcKO4YpFrpf0IwQ%3D&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3DDistribution_and_biology_of_the_yellow-s.pdf

Fig Rust in Hawai‘i

http://www.growables.org/information/TropicalFruit/documents/FigRust.pdf

Calcium chloride extends the keeping quality of fig fruit (Ficus carica L.) during storage and shelf-life

https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/41671064/Calcium_chloride_extends_the_keeping_qua20160127-1385-16w573c.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAIWOWYYGZ2Y53UL3A&Expires=1506036614&Signature=8AaM%2FYij1uANdMWmnV8v%2F7qSTOA%3D&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3DCalcium_chloride_extends_the_keeping_qua.pdf

 
I hope these are of interest to members.
Marcel
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Marcel,
Thank you.
It may take some time for me to read as both lap tops are in shop and the old G5 only works to answer email, etc.
But by next week!!
mgg
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