Phukphon Munglue

• Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Biology)
• Lecturer at Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University

Camchaya khongchiamensis Chatan & Promprom (Asteraceae), a new species from Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, is described and illustrated. It is similar to C. loloana, but clearly different from C. loloana by having a larger size of capitula, involucre, receptacle, and corolla lobe. In addition, it mostly has fewer florets (18–40 [−50]) per cap...

This study aims to investigate the phytochemicals, antioxidant activities, and α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of three rice varieties. The rice samples, including Muang Ruang Keaw, Mali Daeng, and Jasmine Rice KDML105, were extracted using distilled water. Total phenolic content and total flavonoid content were determined using t...

This study aimed to evaluate phytochemicals, total flavonoid and phenolic compound contents, and alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activities of Tummy-Wood (Careya sphaerica Roxb.) leaf extract (TLE). Leaf samples were methanolic extracted. Phytochemical screening presents glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, saponins...

This study examined total phenolic and flavonoid contents, antioxidant activity, and alpha-amylase inhibitory activity of four local rice varieties, including Selabporn, Kusuma, Phetratri, and Vessantara. Rice samples were extracted with distilled water. The highest contents of total phenolic compound and total flavonoid were found in Selabporn (20...

Zingiber baumii Chatan & Promprom, a new species from the Zingiberaceae family, is described from Sakon Nakhon Province in northeastern Thailand. This species was identified during field expeditions conducted between 2018 and 2024 in Phu Pha Yol National Park. The morphological characteristics of Z. baumii, such as red or pinkish‐red leaf sheaths,...

Diversity and Ethnobotany of Plants in the Euphorbiaceae and Phyllanthaceae in Kantharalak District, Si Sa Ket Province, Thailand

A new subspecies, Ardisia crenata Sims subsp. mukdahanensis Chatan & Promprom (Primulaceae), is described from Mukdahan Province, Thailand. This discovery was made during field studies conducted from 2021 to 2023, during which the authors collected and analysed specimens, comparing them with relevant taxonomic literature and herbarium collections....

The effects of dietary supplementation of spray-dried hog plum (Spondias pinnata (L.f.) Kurz) fruit powder (SPP) on growth, digestive enzyme activity, and skin mucus immune parameters of climbing perch (Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1972)) were examined. The fish (N = 330; 2.00±0.1 g) were assigned to five groups in triplicates. They were fed differen...

Alocasia sakonakhonensis Chatan & Promprom (Araceae), a new species from Thailand, is described and illustrated. It is clearly different from other previously known species by leaves, spathe, ovary, sterile interstice, synandria, and appendix. The preliminary conservation status assessment of the new species was considered as “Endangered (EN),” acc...

Star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito L.) has been used to treat several diseases. However, using this plant as a feed additive in aquaculture production is rare. Therefore, this work aimed to investigate the effects of dietary star apple peel extract (SAPE) on growth performance, intestinal histology, hematology, and non-specific immune parameters in...

The effects of dietary supplementation of spray-dried hog plum (Spondias pinnata (L.f.) Kurz) fruit powder (SPP) on growth, digestive enzyme activity, and skin mucus immune parameters of climbing perch (Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1972)) were examined. The fish (N = 330; 3.58±0.12 g) were assigned to five groups in triplicates. They were fed differe...

Effects of Dietary Lasia (Lasia spinosa (L.) Thwaites) Extract on Growth Performance and Physiological Indices of Common Lowland Frog (Rana rugulosa) A r t i c l e i n f o A wide range of biological and pharmacological activities of lasia (Lasia spinosa (L.) Thwaites) are well established. However, little attention has been paid to the growth-promo...

This research was aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with dried S. cumini flesh (DSCF) on growth and physiological parameters in hybrid catfish (Clarias macrocephalus × C. gariepinus). Fish (initial weight of 14.00 ± 1.00 g) were divided into four groups and fed with the diets containing DSCF at 0 (control), 1, 3 and 5% / kg d...

Dietary Supplementation with Limnophila aromatica Extract on Growth Performance and Physiological Responses in Rana rugulosa A r t i c l e i n f o This research was examined the effects of dietary Limnophila aromatica extract (LAE) on growth, intestinal histology, hematology and serum biochemistry of common lowland frog (Rana rugulosa). Frog (avera...

This study examined the effects of dietary supplementation of nevadensin, a flavonoid isolated from rice paddy herb (Limnophila aromatica), on growth and physiological parameters of hybrid catfish (Clarias macrocephalus × C. gariepinus). Fish (initial weight of 5.00 ± 1.00 g) were fed with the diets containing 0 (control), 10, 30, and 50 mg nevaden...

A 60 day feeding trial was performed to examine the dietary supplementation of Bacillus pumilus A1_YM_1 (BP) on growth, intestinal morphology and some hematological parameters of hybrid catfish (Clarias macrocephalus × Clarias gariepinus). Fish with an average weight of 8. 55±0. 18 g were divided into 4 treatments with 3 replications. The control t...

Rice paddy herb (Limnophila aromatica) has long been used in Thai traditional medicine for the treatments of inflammation, digestion and fever. However, the use of L. aromatica in aquaculture diets as a natural growth stimulant has not yet been investigated. Therefore, the aims of this research were conducted to examine the effects of dietary suppl...

Lasia (Lasia spinosa (L.) Thwaites) has long been used since ancient time for the treatment of various ailments in man. However, the use of this plant in fish culture as a natural feed additive in fish diets to improve growth rate has not yet been studied. Thus, the aims of this research were conducted to investigate the effects of lasia extract (L...

A 60 day feeding trial was performed to examine the dietary supplementation of Bacillus pumilus A1_YM_1 (BP) on growth, intestinal morphology and some hematological parameters of hybrid catfish (Clarias macrocephalus × Clarias gariepinus). Fish with an average weight of 8.55±0.18 g were divided into 5 treatments with 3 replications. The control tre...

Rice paddy herb (Limnophila aromatica) has long been used in Thai traditional medicine for the treatments of inflammation, digestion and fever. However, the use of L. aromatica in aquaculture diets as a natural growth stimulant has not yet been investigated. Therefore, the aims of this research were conducted to examine the effects of dietary suppl...

The effects of dietary supplementation of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) stamen extract (NNSE) on growth performance, feed utilization efficiency and intestinal morphology of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) were evaluated experimentally in a 7-week feeding trial. Fish with an initial weight of 12.54±0.64 g were completely randomized into 4 groups wi...

The aims of this research were to study the effect of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. stamen extract (NNSE) as a natural feed additive on growth performance and intestinal morphology of common lowland frog (Rana rugulosa). Frogs with an average of 16.35±0.68 g were fed with diets containing 0, 1, 3 and 5% of NNSE for 11 weeks. The results showed that fina...

The effects of diets containing various levels (0, 1, 3 and 5%) of waterlily (Nymphaea pubescens) stamen extract (NPSE) on growth performance and intestinal morphology were investigated in common lowland frog (Rana rugulosa) with an initial weight of 16.09±0.50 g. After 11 weeks of feeding, growth parameters were evaluated. The results showed that...

The leaves, stem and root of Bauhinia strychnifolia Craib have long been used for the treatment of several ailments in Thai traditional medicine. However, the use of this plant as a natural feed additive in aquaculture is still limited. The aims of this research were, therefore, to examine the effects of B. strychnifolia leaf extract (BSLE) on grow...

Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (Family Nelumbonaceae) has been used for the treatment of various ailments. However, its use in fish culture as a natural feed additive to enhance fish growth is scant. Therefore, the aims of this present research were to examine the effects of N. nucifera leaf etharotic extract (NNLE) on growth performance and its adverse...

All parts of Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus) have long been used in Thai traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. However, the effects of supplementary N. nucifera peduncle extract (NNPE) on growth and feed utilization indices of fish have not yet been investigated. Therefore, the aims of this present study were to examine the effects o...

The use of herbal plants has been conducted for the treatment of various ailments since the ancient civilizations, but their uses in fish culture are still limited. Plant-based feed supplementation may provide the elements or bioactive compounds that would help to enhance fish growth and to improve feed utilization. The aims of this present study w...

Background - The use of herbal plants has been conducted for the treatment of various ailments since the ancient civilizations, but their uses in fish culture are still limited. Plant-based feed supplementation may provide the elements or compounds that would enhance fish growth and feed utilization. Nelumbo nucifera and Nymphaea pubescens have bee...

The effects of red watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) flesh extract on male sexual behavior as well as its adverse effects were investigated using animal models. The suspension of the flesh extract was administered orally at doses of 100, 500 and 1000 mg/kg to different groups of male rats (n = 5) daily for 22 days. The receptive female rats were prepa...

The seeds of Nelumbo nucifera have been used as an antifertility agent in traditional medicine since ancient times. However, the effect of ethanolic seed extract of Nelumbo nucifera on male rat sexual behavior has not yet been investigated and the safe use of this plant should be evaluated. Thus, the aim of this present study was therefore to deter...

The seeds of Nelumbo nucifera have been used as an antifertility agent in traditional medicine since ancient times. However, the effect of ethanolic seed extract of Nelumbo nucifera on male rat sexual behavior has not yet been investigated and the safe use of this plant should be evaluated. Thus, the aim of this present study was therefore to deter...

In uterine smooth muscle, the effects of watermelon and its citrulline content are unknown. The aims of this study were therefore, to determine the effects of watermelon extract and citrulline on the myometrium and to investigate their mechanisms of action. The effects of extracts of watermelon flesh and rind and l-citrulline (64 μmol/L) were evalu...

The seeds of Mucuna pruriens (Ma Mui, MM) have been used in Thai medicine since ancient times for the treatment of male sexual disorders. The present study is aimed to investigate the effect of an ethanolic extract of MM on general mating behaviour, libido, and potency along with its adverse effects on sexually normal male rats. The suspension of t...