‘Stevens’ cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) terminal bud freezing stress resistance was assessed by nonlinear regression utilizing relative scoring of the post-thaw bud growth and development based on defi ned bud stages 2 weeks following controlled freezing tests. Bud stages tested were chosen based on a phenology profi le from each sampling date throughout the spring season. Previous yea...

In the cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) industry, textural properties and firmness of fruit are priority traits for producing processed products, such as sweetened dried (SDC), which have gained popularity in recent years. However, there is currently no reliable methodology screening these breeding programs. this study, we examine key methodologies, traits, parameters, conditions that nec...

Lead poisonousness is a widely recognized type of heavy metal poisoning in humans and animals. So, this study aimed to assess the ameliorative role cranberry extract use on hematological changes induced by lead acetate rats. A total number 40 adult male albino rats weighing approximately 200 ± 20 g were randomly assigned into four groups; Normal control group, group 2; Positive control, at dose...

PURPOSE Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are widespread and affect a large portion of the human population. Cranberry juices and extracts have been used for UTI prevention due to their content of bioactive proanthocyanidins (PACs), particularly of the A type (PAC-A). Controversial clinical results obtained with cranberry are often due to a lack of precise determination and authentication of the ...

Bacterial attachment to host mucosal tissues is the essential first step in microbial colonization and pathogenesis. The strategy behind antiadhesive agents is to block the adhesion of pathogen to the host cells. Since this reduces the reservoir of bacteria in the human population, it may diminish the frequency of carriers and ultimately reduce the prevalence of bacterial infections. Thus, anti...