J. Pereira’s scientific contributions

... It is popularly used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks as cooling agent and blood purifier (Verma et al. 2014). The compound 2H4MB is an active larvicide (Mahanga et al. 2005), bioinsecticide (George et al. 1999), antibiodeteriorative, antiaflatoxigenic (Mohana and Raveesha 2010), taste modifier (Mukonyi and Ndiege 2001), acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor (Kundu and Mitra 2013), neuroprotective (Kamireddy et al. 2018). The compound is used in cosmetics due to its tyrosinase inhibitor activity (Kubo and Kinst-Hori 1999) particularly for hyper-pigmentation (Sircar et al. 2007). ...

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Population Genetics Coupled Chemical Profiling for Conservation Implications of Decalepis salicifolia (Bedd. ex Hook.f.) Venter, an Endemic and Critically Endangered Species of Western Ghats, India