ABSTRACT An essential factor for the formation of a native orchid seed bank is identification viability stored seeds. This study aimed to determine methodology optimizing tetrazolium test, in seeds two Orchidaceae medicinal species Brazilian Savanna. Seeds Miltonia flavescens Lindl. and Schomburgkia crispa were submitted three pre-conditioning conditions: no soaking (control), sucrose solution ...

AIM OF THE STUDY The study was aimed to investigate the chemical composition and pharmacological basis for traditional use of essential oil of Nepeta cataria L. (Limiaceae) (Nc.Oil) in gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS Chemical analysis was carried out through GC-EIMS, 13C NMR and Kovats Retention Indices while pharmacological study was carried out in isolated ...

There are 34 Phlomis L. species (Labiatae) growing in Turkey. Some Phlomis species are used as tonics and stimulants in Anatolia . During our systematic phytochemical investigations of Phlomis species we have studied P. linearis Boiss. & Bal.3−6, Phlomis armeniaca Willd., Phlomis pungens Willd. var. pungens 8−10, Phlomis pungens Willd. var. hirta Velen, Phlomis bourgaei Boiss., and Phlomis long...

Four new eudesmanolides and two new guaianolides were isolated from the aerial parts of Anthemis carpatica Willd. and their structures elucidated by spectral methods. In addition, seven known sesquiterpene lactones were identified.

Physiological Responses of Quinoa Varieties (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) to Hydropriming and Drought Stress