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Abbey

Populus alba

Populus alba, commonly known as white poplar, is a tree native to Europe and Asia. While traditional medicinal uses are not well-documented, studies have focused on its genetic and physiological properties. Research has shown that PagE2Fa1 negatively regulates drought tolerance in poplar by affecting root development and stomatal aperture, and reducing antioxidant gene expression. Additionally, Populus alba var. bachofenii demonstrated greater hydraulic stability compared to Populus alba var. pyramidalis, particularly in the upper canopy, suggesting that hydraulic limitation drives differential crown dieback. Overexpression of PagWRKY40 in hybrid poplar enhanced insect resistance by increasing defensive enzyme activities and metabolite contents. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

At a glance
Best evidence
D
Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

What the science says

  • Overexpression of PagWRKY40 in Populus alba × P. glandulosa enhanced insect resistance by increasing defensive enzyme activities and metabolite contents. D PMID
  • The study optimized a protocol for isolating and transforming protoplasts from Populus alba × Populus glandulosa, enhancing the efficiency of genetic functional analysis. D PMID
  • PagE2Fa1 negatively regulates drought tolerance in poplar by affecting root development and stomatal aperture, and reducing antioxidant gene expression. D PMID
  • Populus alba var. bachofenii showed greater hydraulic stability compared to Populus alba var. pyramidalis, with the latter experiencing more pronounced crown dieback due to increased hydraulic vulnerability. D PMID
  • Knockout of cytosolic 4-coumarate 3-hydroxylase/ascorbate peroxidase genes in Brachypodium and Populus leads to reduced lignin content, altered growth, and developmental defects. D PMID
  • The study found that PagJAZ12B, a repressor gene in the JA signaling pathway, negatively regulates drought tolerance in Populus alba. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Abbey?

Abbey (Populus alba) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Abbey?

6 sourced findings are recorded for Abbey; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Overexpression of PagWRKY40 in Populus alba × P. glandulosa enhanced insect resistance by increasing defensive enzyme activities and metabolite contents.

How strong is the evidence for Abbey?

The strongest finding for Abbey carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Abbey safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Abbey in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Abbey interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Abbey in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Abbey?

Abbey is also known as: тополь белый, Abeelje.

Is Abbey a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T2 PagE2Fa1 negatively regulates drought tolerance in poplar by modulating root development and stomatal aperture. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Conserved 4-coumarate 3-hydroxylase/ascorbate peroxidase bifunctionality coordinates lignin deposition and plant growth in Brachypodium and Populus. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Protoplasts Isolation and Transient Transformation System Optimization for Poplar 84K (Populus alba × Populus glandulosa). literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Physiological and molecular responses of poplar to drought stress and functional analysis of the key factor PagJAZ12B in JA signal transduction to drought tolerance. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 PagWRKY40 transcription factor improved insect resistance of Populus alba ×P. glandulosa. literature abstract metadata
  6. T2 Hydraulic limitation drives differential crown dieback in Populus alba varieties. literature abstract metadata

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