The current study was conducted to test the efficiency of vegetative part (plant leaves) plant species shrubs and trees involved in forming semi-artificial vegetation city Baghdad, Karkh, uptake accumulating lead element that pollutes air atmosphere. Five sampling sites were selected: Al-Kadhimiyah, Al-Mansour, Al-Ma'aml (Al-Salam district), Al-Adl, Al-Ameriya district intersections (Al-Seklat)...

A field survey was carried out to record plant species climbed by Ephedra alte in certain parts of Jordan during 2008-2010. Forty species of shrubs, ornamental, fruit, and forest trees belonging to 24 plant families suffered from the climbing habit of E. alte. Growth of host plants was adversely affected by E. alte growth that extended over their vegetation. In addition to its possible competit...

Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction mediated neuro apoptosis is reported to play a major role in the pathology of Parkinson's disease. Zizyphus spina-christi fruits (ZSCF) are used as traditional medicines that are well-known for their high antioxidant properties. In the present study, we investigated the protective effects of ZSCF extract against 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+) i...

In Jeddah governorate, increased industrialization, urbanization and vehicular traffic may raise levels of heavy metals in the air soil, threatening food safety human health. Roadside vegetation barriers might be an effective way to enhance roadside quality reduce exposure pollution. This study was conducted order uncover best-cultivated plant species for purifying polluted terms environmental ...