E)-a-Bisabolene synthase is one of two wound-inducible sesquiterpene synthases of grand fir (Abies grandis), and the olefin product of this cyclization reaction is considered to be the precursor in Abies species of todomatuic acid, juvabione, and related insect juvenile hormone mimics. A cDNA encoding (E)-a-bisabolene synthase was isolated from a wound-induced grand fir stem library by a PCR-ba...

In folk medicine pinenes are used internally for expelling kidney stones. Terebinth is prepared using the oil filtered from oleoresin (turpentine). The homeopathic remedy is primarily used to treat problems of the kidney as well as the urethra. This homeopathic remedy was proved way back in the 19th century. Pine resin mostly contains diterpene and acids of abietic and pimaric types. αand β-pin...

Percentage and rate of mortality in 2-4-year-old conifers depended upon the numbers of pinewood nematodes Bursaphelenchus xylophilus inoculated into their stems. In addition, percentage of conifer mortality was greater for spring inoculations when cambial activity was greater than for late summer and fall inoculations. Gross and histological examination of stems revealed destruction of the camb...

On 7 September 2004, the UK Competent Authority accepted an application from Berry Ottaway & Associates Ltd (UK) on behalf of LycoRed (Israel) for a lycopenerich oleoresin derived from tomato as a novel food ingredient (Lyc-O-Mato®), in accordance with Article 4 of regulation (EC) 258/97. The Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) reviewed this application and their opinion is ...

Pinus roxburghii Sarg. (syn. Pinus longifolia Roxb.) (Pinaceae), found in the Himalayan region, furnishes an oleoresin which is used as insecticides, disinfectants and liver disorders. P. roxburghii are reported to have wound healing, cytotoxic, antibacterial, antifungal and spasmolytic actions. The plant also shows beneficial effects in the treatment of cough, ulceration and genito-urinary dis...