BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The efficacy of Mentha piperita L, Zataria multiflora Boiss and Thymus vulgaris L essential oils (EOs) was evaluated for controlling the growth of Phytophthora drechsleri, the causative agent of damage to many crops that is consumed directly by humans. MATERIALS AND METHODS The EOs used in this study was purchased from Magnolia Co, Iran. The pour plate method in petr...

The essential oils of Zataria multiflora (Labiatae) from four regions of Iran were investigated by GLC and GC-MS methods. The main constituents were carvacrol, thymol, linalool and p-cymene. The percentage of the constituents (in dry and wet plant) of different regions have been compared. Antibacterial and antifungal effects of these essential oils have been studied. The essential oil with ...

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) coated polypropylene (PP) films containing Zataria multiflora (ZEO) essential oils (4%) as an antimicrobial packaging for chicken breast stored at 4 °C. To increase PP film hydrophilicity, it was treated by atmospheric cold plasma prior to coating by CMC. Then, different films including PP, PP/CMC, PP/CMC containing ...

Background: Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels from preexisting ones, is among the most important physiological and pathological processes that occur in the body. Under pathological conditions such as tumor growth, psoriasis, corneal neovascularization and rheumatoid arthritis, angiogenesis is substantial for the development of the disease. Zataria multiflora is a member of the La...

abstract the cowpea weevil, callosobruchus maculatus is the one of the most destructive pests of the dried seeds including cowpea, chickpea, lentil, mung bean and broad bean. in the last few decades, the use of environmental friendly insecticides, particularly plant-based compounds, has attracted attention of many researchers. the objective of the present work was to evaluate the fumigant toxic...