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View article: Recent insight in the phytochemistry and bioactivity of organic Melissa officinalis L. essential oil from Transylvania
Recent insight in the phytochemistry and bioactivity of organic Melissa officinalis L. essential oil from Transylvania Open
Lemon balm is an aromatic plant from the family Lamiaceae, and a source of essential oil (EO) having a higher market value compared to other species of this botanic family. It is more expensive due to the low extraction rate, and it is dis…
View article: Characterization of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) raw bast fibers of monoecious versus dioecious cultivars from flowering to senescence: FTIR of lignocelluloses and extract bioactivities
Characterization of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) raw bast fibers of monoecious versus dioecious cultivars from flowering to senescence: FTIR of lignocelluloses and extract bioactivities Open
Hemp is a multipurpose crop. Due to the revived interest in sustainable crops, hemp cultivation has increased in recent years. Both dioecious and monoecious hemp varieties are cultivated, yet few studies provide a comparative characterizat…
View article: Therapeutic Properties and Use for Medicinal Purposes of Agastache Species
Therapeutic Properties and Use for Medicinal Purposes of Agastache Species Open
Nowadays, it is proven there is an increasing interest in the study of growth and development of different medicinal and aromatic species, due to their therapeutic properties that correlate with the presence of different active compounds. …
View article: Variation in the Photosynthetic Leaf Pigments of Different Basil (Ocimum spp.) Genotypes under Varying Conditions at the Flowering Stage
Variation in the Photosynthetic Leaf Pigments of Different Basil (Ocimum spp.) Genotypes under Varying Conditions at the Flowering Stage Open
Basil is a culinary herb in high demand all year round, either fresh, dried, or frozen. Field basil crops are commercially predominant, while greenhouse crops can cover the demand for fresh basil during the off-season. The leaf aspect of b…
View article: Aerobiology of the Family Lamiaceae: Novel Perspectives with Special Reference to Volatiles Emission
Aerobiology of the Family Lamiaceae: Novel Perspectives with Special Reference to Volatiles Emission Open
Lamiaceae is a botanical family rich in aromatic species that are in high demand such as basil, lavender, mint, oregano, sage, and thyme. It has great economical, ecological, ethnobotanical, and floristic importance. The aim of this work i…
View article: Soybean Trypsin Inhibitor Activity - a review
Soybean Trypsin Inhibitor Activity - a review Open
Soybean (Glycine max) is one of the most important source of protein for food and feed globally. Complete utilization of protein in human and animal digestion can be reduced by certain trypsin inhibitory (TI) substances present in fresh so…
View article: Melliferous Aromatic Plants
Melliferous Aromatic Plants Open
Important reference source show that more than eight hundred species of medicinal plants grow on the Romanian’s territory, of which only a small proportion are cultivated. Part of the spontaneous and cultivated medicinal plants, native or …
View article: Unraveling the Potential of Organic Oregano and Tarragon Essential Oils: Profiling Composition, FT-IR and Bioactivities
Unraveling the Potential of Organic Oregano and Tarragon Essential Oils: Profiling Composition, FT-IR and Bioactivities Open
Oregano and tarragon are widely cultivated culinary herbs used for food seasoning, having familiar characteristic aromas appreciated by the wide public. The aim of this research was to characterize essential oils (EOs) from locally sourced…
View article: Current Trends for Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) Crops and Products with Emphasis on Essential Oil Quality
Current Trends for Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) Crops and Products with Emphasis on Essential Oil Quality Open
Lavender is in the research spotlight due to its increasing economic importance, while market demand is expected to continue to grow. Among the hundreds of essential-oil-bearing plants, Lavandula angustifolia Mill. remains one of the most …
View article: The Use of Rapeseed for Medicinal Purposes
The Use of Rapeseed for Medicinal Purposes Open
Rapeseed are many components and ingredients in the human diet that were not very popular before, but nowadays play an important role in the prevention and treatment of some diseases that the world civilizations fight with. Due to the nume…
View article: The Use of Rapeseed for Medicinal Purposes
The Use of Rapeseed for Medicinal Purposes Open
Rapeseed are many components and ingredients in the human diet that were not very popular before, but nowadays play an important role in the prevention and treatment of some diseases that the world civilizations fight with. Due to the nume…
View article: Dynamics of the Ocimum basilicum L. Germination under Seed Priming Assessed by an Updated BBCH Scale
Dynamics of the Ocimum basilicum L. Germination under Seed Priming Assessed by an Updated BBCH Scale Open
Germination of the medicinal and aromatic plant basil raises interesting questions due to its no seed periodicity and dormancy demand, and the seed priming could help to assure the permanent needs for this herb. The study aimed to provide …
View article: Use Of RAPD Markers For Identification Of Different Varieties In Mentha sp.
Use Of RAPD Markers For Identification Of Different Varieties In Mentha sp. Open
Ten Mentha varieties collected from Botanical Garden of UASVM Cluj-Napoca were studied for genetic diversity among them and to identify of some commercial variety using molecular RAPD markers. A total of thirteen RAPD primers were used, bu…
View article: Phytotherapeutic Uses of Sweet Lupine (Lupinus spp.). Review
Phytotherapeutic Uses of Sweet Lupine (Lupinus spp.). Review Open
Sweet lupine species have an important protein intake and have multiple uses on the food market, especially for vegetarian, vegan, non-GMO products, as well as for those without lactose, cholesterol, obtained with an ecological technology.…
View article: Physicochemical Characterization and Prospecting Biological Activity of Some Authentic Transylvanian Essential Oils: Lavender, Sage and Basil
Physicochemical Characterization and Prospecting Biological Activity of Some Authentic Transylvanian Essential Oils: Lavender, Sage and Basil Open
Essential oils are a category of agro-based industrial products experiencing increasing demand. In this research, three essential oils obtained by steam distillation from lavender, sage and basil plants cultivated in temperate continental …
View article: Modelling plant morphometric parameters as predictors for successful cultivation of some medicinal Agastache species
Modelling plant morphometric parameters as predictors for successful cultivation of some medicinal Agastache species Open
Researches carrying evidence for various uses and bioactive principles of Agastache spp. are justifying the upscaling into cultivation of these medicinal species. But, hindrances in their cultivation exist due to the insufficient documenta…
View article: Phenological Assessment for Agronomic Suitability of Some Agastache Species Based on Standardized BBCH Scale
Phenological Assessment for Agronomic Suitability of Some Agastache Species Based on Standardized BBCH Scale Open
Increasing interest in medicinal plants encourages the growers to consider extending their range of cultivated species. Acclimatization and adaptation of species introduced for cultivation in new areas remain a challenge of modern agricult…
View article: Comparative FT-IR Prospecting for Cellulose in Stems of Some Fiber Plants: Flax, Velvet Leaf, Hemp and Jute
Comparative FT-IR Prospecting for Cellulose in Stems of Some Fiber Plants: Flax, Velvet Leaf, Hemp and Jute Open
Plant fibers are sustainable sources of materials for many industries, and can be obtained from a variety of plants. Cellulose is the main constituent of plant-based fibers, and its properties give the characteristics of the fibers obtaine…
View article: COMPARING THE PLANT BIOMASS AND THE VOLATILE OIL CONTENT OF SWEET BASIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.) CULTIVARS GROWN IN TÂRGU MUREȘ
COMPARING THE PLANT BIOMASS AND THE VOLATILE OIL CONTENT OF SWEET BASIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.) CULTIVARS GROWN IN TÂRGU MUREȘ Open
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is an annual aromatic herb of great economic importance. Seven cultivars were cultivated in the area of Târgu Mureș in 2017. The biomass fractions, drying ratio and drug percent were compared, respectively…
View article: THE INFLUENCE OF SOME PRODUCTS ON THE ROOTING OF ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS L. CUTTINGS
THE INFLUENCE OF SOME PRODUCTS ON THE ROOTING OF ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS L. CUTTINGS Open
In Ancient Greece, before the exams, students wore rosemary leaves. They thought it would improve their memory. It is also one of the symbols of love, loyalty, friendship. Rosemary is grown for the aerial part (Rosmarinus herba) or leaves …
View article: MAIZE (ZEA MAYS), A PROSPECTIVE MEDICINAL PLANT IN ROMANIA
MAIZE (ZEA MAYS), A PROSPECTIVE MEDICINAL PLANT IN ROMANIA Open
Maize, Zea mays L. is considered to be one of the most important cereals cultivated in Romania. The maize has a high hectare production, maize grains have a high nutritional value, but a good capitalization of production, over 56 inquiries…
View article: THE STUDY OF COMPOSITION AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF THE VOLATILE OIL OF THE SEVSTOPOLIS LAVANDER VARIETY, CULTIVATED IN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF CLUJ-NAPOCA
THE STUDY OF COMPOSITION AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF THE VOLATILE OIL OF THE SEVSTOPOLIS LAVANDER VARIETY, CULTIVATED IN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF CLUJ-NAPOCA Open
The lavender is an aromatic plant known and used since Antiquity. The raw material is constituted by inflorescence (Lavandulae flos, Lavandulae angustifoliae-flos, and Lavandulae hibridae flos, respectively) used fresh or as dry matter. Th…
View article: STUDY REGARDING THE USE OF SALVIA OFFICINALIS ESSENTIAL OIL IN FOOD PRODUCTS WITH A HIGH FAT CONTENT (MAYONNAISE)
STUDY REGARDING THE USE OF SALVIA OFFICINALIS ESSENTIAL OIL IN FOOD PRODUCTS WITH A HIGH FAT CONTENT (MAYONNAISE) Open
In the last years, through the emerging technologies for food processing, new ways are proposed for replacing the synthetic antioxidants with natural occurring compounds extracted from plants and which exert a high antioxidant activity. Th…