A gene encoding a mannose-binding lectin, Pinellia pedatisecta agglutinin (PPA), was isolated from leaves of Pinellia pedatisecta using genomic walker technology. The ppa contained an 1140-bp 5'-upstream region, a 771-bp open reading frame (ORF) and an 829-bp 3'-downstream region. The ORF encoded a precursor polypeptide of 256 amino acid residues with a 24-amino acid signal peptide. There were ...

Allium roseum L. (Alliaceae) endemic mediterranean specie was represented in the North Africa by 12 different taxa. In the present study, chemical composition, antiproliferative, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the essential oil extracted from A. roseum var. grandiflorum Briq. bulbs collected in the North of Tunisia were investigated. Chemical characterization has shown methyl metha...

Shallots are one of the mainstay products Demak Regency which continuously being developed. However, Shallot Cluster faces a major obstacle, namely drying technology, is main cause decline in competitiveness, and farmers suffer huge losses. Therefore, this study, study sliced shallots using food dehydrator will be carried out. The research analysis includes (1) Drying Characteristics, (2) Rate ...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the phytotherapeutic efficacy Allium sativum L. (garlic) as alternative compounds antibiotics used by farmers in treatment coccidiosis poultry. In study, 20 chickens divided into 4 batches received only garlic powder their feed. results obtained after a natural infestation revealed weight loss all subjects before administration different products. Fol...

The combination of a companion plant with cultivated is considered an interesting strategy to reduce pest pressure and, hence, the use pesticides. Although several plants from Alliaceae and Lamiaceae families are known be efficient against aphid pests, only few Geraniaceae family have been studied so far. aim this work was investigate potential effects Geranium macrorrhizum as on colonization s...