In this study, the growth and fruit characteristics of two species maquis, one Mediterranean were determined. The average individual height Crataegus orientalis Pall. ex M. Bieb. subsp. individuals 2.99 m, crown diameter is 2.13 number branches 2, monogyna Jacq. var. was 3.17 2.35 2.8. While fruits in C. 295.82 weight 1.72-3.37 g, 4274.5 0.33-0.90 g. As a result analysis variance applied to com...

Abstract Crataegus species (Rosaceae) or hawthorns form dense thickets and displace native vegetation out of their range. In South Africa, monogyna C. mexicana are under surveillance but there is lack information on pollination ecology. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the mechanism potential insect pollinators these plants. Pollinator exclusion experiments were conducted ten plants ...

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long exposure of uv radiation increases risk of skin diseases such as cancer and photoallergic reactions. uv-b (280-320 nm) radiation is mainly responsible for inducing skin problems. skin protection is a suitable method in the fight against ultraviolet radiation induced damage. various synthetic agents have been used as photo protective but because of their potential toxicity in humans, they h...

BACKGROUND Crataegus pinnatifida (Chinese hawthorn) has long been used as a herbal medicine in Asia and Europe. It has been used for the treatment of various cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial weakness, tachycardia, hypertension and arteriosclerosis. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of Crataegus pinnatifida ethanolic extracts (CPEE) on Th2-type cytokines, eos...