Phytotoxicity and stimulatory impacts of nanosized and bulk titanium dioxide on fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill).

The insecticidal potential of Foeniculum vulgare Mill., Pimpinella anisum L. and Caryophillus aromaticus L. to control aphid on kale plants

The use of natural substances for pest control in agriculture is, economically, a viable option and has benefits for both the humanbeing and the environment, due to its low persistence and toxicity. Thus, this trial aimed on determining the insecticidal potential of the extracts and essential oils of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.), anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) and clove (Caryophillus aromati...

Studies on in Vitro Antifungal Activity of Foeniculum Vulgare Mill. against Spoilage Fungi

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. commonly known as fennel, belongs to family Apiaceae. The aqueous and alcoholic seed extracts of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. were evaluated for their antifungal activity against Alternaria alternata, Mucor rouxii and Aspergillus flavus. The method used for determination of antifungal activity of both aqueous and alcoholic seed extracts was agar well diffusion method. The a...

Effect of nitrogen and potassium on growth, bulb yield and antioxidant properties of sweet fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Cv. Boelli RZ F1)

A Review on the Botanical, Ecological, Agronomical and Pharmacological Properties of the Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) is one of the most important, most consuming aromatic and medicinal plants and it is one of the most exportable items in Iran. The fennel has essential oil and seeds are the most important organ that produces essential oil, and the most important compound is anethole (50 to 75). The level and quality of essential oils of fennel are influenced by factors such as...

Biofertilizers and Drought Stress Effects on Yield and Yield Components of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)

Effects of biofertilizers and stacosorb polymer* on yield and yield components of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) under drought stress were evaluated using a split-factorial experiment based on a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications at the agricultural research farm of Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran in 2013. The factors included drought condition (stressed a...