Twelve essential oils from Mediterranean aromatic plants were tested for their phytotoxic activity, at different doses, against the germination and the initial radicle growth of seeds of Raphanus sativus, Lactuca sativa and Lepidium sativum. The essential oils were obtained from Hyssopus officinalis, Lavandula angustifolia, Majorana hortensis, Melissa officinalis, Ocimum basilicum, Origanum vul...

The mineral contents of roots, leaves, stalks, and inflorescences the aromatic plant species Anethum graveolens L., Coriandrum sativum Lavandula angustifolia Mill., Levisticum officinale W.D.J. Koch, Salvia sclarea L. were studied by means neutron activation analysis. 36 major trace elements determined biological transfer coefficients calculated. Among minor elements, K with a content in range ...

Despite the high biodiversity in Mediterranean region, use of wildflowers from mountain areas urban landscaping projects is hampered by limited information on their seed germination performances. This research evaluated traits 14 native herbaceous wildflower species northern west Italian alpine and subalpine areas. Seed Petri dishes at 25 °C was performed, applying two different photoperiod con...

Plant-derived products can play an important role in pest management programs. Essential oils from Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) and Thymus vulgaris (thyme) and their main constituents, linalool and thymol, respectively, were evaluated for insecticidal activity and synergistic action in combination with insecticides against green peach aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae). ...