Complex multi-trophic interactions in vectorborne diseases limit our understanding and ability to predict outbreaks. Arthropod-vectored pathogens are especially problematic, with the potential for novel interspecific interactions during invasions. Variations and novelties in plant-arthropod-pathogen triumvirates present significant threats to global food security. We examined aspects of a phyto...

The antioxidant and antibacterial effect of rosemary, orange and lemon extracts was investigated in cooked Swedish-style meatballs. Activity in a lard system was established for all the extracts and further determination of the development of rancidity as thiobarbituric acid reactive substances consistently showed that about 50% of the rancidity can be controlled by the citrus preparations. Two...

Citrus aurantifolia (Rutaceae) is a plant used in traditional medicine the treatment of inflammatory and analgesic pathologies. The objective this study was to evaluate activity aqueous extract leaves mice. phytochemical revealed flavonoids, tannins, polyphenols, coumarins, saponosides polyterpene sterols absence alkaloids. Concerning acute toxicity at single dose 2000 mg/ Kg pc orally, it that...