The in vitro antimicrobial activity of the essential oil isolated from the aerial parts of Cymbopogon Olivieri (Boiss.) Bor, an aromatic grass of Iran was tested against three Gram-negative and four Gram-positive bacteria and also three fungi. The results of the bioassays showed that the oil has a remarkable antimicrobial activity. Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans were more sensitive to t...

Understanding the natural resources of native flora in a particular area is essential to be able identify, record, and update existing records concerning that area, especially medicinal plants. Until recently, there has been very little scientific documentation on biological diversity Aljumum flora. The current study aimed document plants among this region determine traditional usages are docum...

Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) has passionate grazing industry advocates and biodiversity conservation detractors around the world due to its ability readily establish spread on certain soil types. A more detailed understanding of what factors influence success seedling establishment will offer guidance anyone wishing either encourage or discourage buffel in a particular area. Twenty soils...