Abstract All modern critics have read verses 128–36 of Pseudo-Scymnus’ iambic Periodos to Nicomedes ( c. 133–110/109 b.c.e. ) as a description the personal autopsies author. However, close analysis both literary dynamics poem and syntax lacunose text that precedes this passage shows cannot be case. This article proposes Timaeus Tauromenium 350–260 is superior candidate for referent these lines,...

Hibiscus syriacus is a highly ornamental flowering shrub widely grown in East Asia. Its abundant flower colors mainly reflect the accumulation of anthocyanins. Classifying H. petals and identifying relationship between color anthocyanins can provide references for breeding. With eight cultivars as experimental materials, floral was described using Royal Horticultural Society Color Chart CIEL*a*...

background: medicinal plants are considered new resources for producing agents that could act as alternatives to antibiotics in the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. the aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of 28 plant extracts and oils against four gram-negative bacterial species. methods: experimental, in vitro, evaluation of the activities of 28 plant extrac...