This paper concerns the cytogenetic investigation of the Croatian endem­ ic species Fibigia triquetra (DC.) Boiss. (Brassicaceae). The number of chro­ mosomes in all investigated cells from three populations of Fibigia triquetra was 2n=2x=!6. Chromosomes were small and ranged from submetacentrics to acrocentrics. One chromosome pair had a relatively small satellite. Although meiosis was not com...

T. minus L.is a complex species which has been divided into three varieties in Turkey.These are var.minus, var.majus (Crantz) Crepin and var. microphyllum Boiss. In this study, stem and leaf anatomial features of the varietieswere described, compared andsome differences have been determined in between the varieties.In transverse sections of stems;the shape of stems, presence or absence of trich...

Dear Editor, Seven species have been reported in the genus Dorema, family Umbelliferae, in the flora of Iran, among which two are endemic: D. aucheri Boiss. and D. ammoniacum D. Don. 1 In Iranian traditional medicine, Dorema aucheri has been employed as stimulant, nervonic, antispasmodic, bronchodilator, expectorant, kidney stone repellent, emmenagogue and analgesic for visceral pain. This plan...

This paper shows the changes of the volatile compounds from four Astragalus species at three phenological stages: leaf development, flowering and fructification, which might be connected with the plant defense. After GC/MS analyses of Astragalus glycyphyllos L., A. hamosus L., A. cicer L. and A. spruneri Boiss., different groups of volatile compounds were found: hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehyde...

The aim of this study was to investigate in vitro antioxidant activity and anti-bacterial activity of the petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol extract obtained from the whole part of Jurinea dolomiaea Boiss (Asteraceae). Total phenolic and flavonoid contents of these extracts were determined as gallic acid and rutin equivalents, respectively. Total antioxidant activity, reducing power of...

From the whole plant of Dracocephalum kotschyi BOISS., two new monoterpene glycosides (9, 10), together with seven known terpenoids and a phytosterol (1-8), were isolated. Their structures were determined to be limonen-10-al (1), geranial (2), neral (3), beta-sitosterol (4), oleanolic acid (5), ursolic acid (6), p-mentha-8-en-1,2-diol (7), colosolic acid (8), limonen-10-ol 10-O-beta-D-glucopyra...

Herbal medicines are commonly used in the eastern regions of Turkey, especially in the treatment of rheumatic complaints. In addition, the use of various foods and drinks for cosmetic purposes is increasing among Turkish people. Despite this extensive use of alternative treatment methods for medical and cosmetic purposes, comprehensive research is still required due to the severe local and syst...