iran is renowned as one of the olive origins in the world; therefore, characterizing and conserving the existing genotypes compared to exotic cultivars and organizing these genotypes are of critical importance. one of the most important factors in successful cultivation of olive trees is the identification and selection of suitable cultivars for each geographic region to produce oil with approp...

An experimental steam distillation unit has been designed, built, and tested for the extraction of essential oils from peppermint and spearmint. The unit, using a 130-gal (510-liter) distillation tank, is intermediate in size between laboratoryscale extractors and commercial-sized distilleries, yet provides oil in sufficient quantity for industrial evaluation. The entire apparatus-a dieselfuel-...

The main objective of this study was to determine the effects of biofertilizers on quantity and quality of essential oil of basil essential oil content, geranial, caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide and methyl chavicol in essential oil. The experiment was carried out as randomized complete blocks design with eight treatments and three replications at research field of Agriculture Company of Ran ...

Asperula glomerata, the plants belonging to value and range are protein classes in a three stage, active vegetative growth, flowering and seed respectively, is equal to 9/9, 10/1, 9/6. This plant also aspects of soil conservation are also important. In the treatment of diseases such as lowering blood pressure is use to reduce inflammation.   Asperula glomerata in 1389 in two stage, active veg...

The focus of the present study was to investigate the chemical composition of essential oil of Salvia hydrangea DC. ex Benth. growing wild in Kiasar-Hezarjrib, Iran. In addition, effects of altitude and some soil properties on the essential oil quality and quantity of S. hydrangea was identified. The samples collected from two altitudes (1100 and 2000 m) in blossoming period, were analyzed by h...