Inhibitors from Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) I. Nature of the Interaction With Gibberellic Acid on Shoot Growth.

Effects of salinity and drought stress on growth and echophysiolgical parameters in carob tree seedlings (Ceratonia siliqua L.)

Effects of Various Treatments on Seed Germination and Growth of Carob (ceratonia Siliqua L.)

In this study, Ceratonia siliqua L. carob seeds harvested from both wild and cultivated genotypes in Turkey were subjected to mechanical scarification, soaking in hot water and dipping in sulfuric acid. All treatments hastened seed germination and seedling growth of carob compared to control. The germination percentage of control seeds were similar for both wild and cultivated genotypes (13%) a...

Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) fruit hydro-alcoholic extract alleviates reproductive toxicity of lead in male mice: Evidence on sperm parameters, sex hormones, oxidative stress biomarkers and expression of Nrf2 and iNOS

Objective: Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is an evergreen tree with fruits that have potent antioxidant activity. The aim of this study was to investigate alleviative effects of carob fruit hydro-alcoholic extract (CFHAE) against reproductive toxicity induced by lead (Pb) in male mice. Material and Methods: Forty-two NMRI adult male mice were randomly categorized into 7 groups (N=6). Group ...

Phytochemical Investigation, Antioxidant Properties, and Identification of Organic and Inorganic Compounds from the Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) Fruit

Introduction: Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is a tree belonging to the Leguminosae family. It is used for forestry and ornamental purposes. The tree is of importance due to its medicinal properties and its ability to treat infertility.  The present study aimed to investigate the chemical composition and fatty acid profile of the fruit.   Materials & Methods: Maximum extraction yields of the fr...

Clonal Propagation of Carob (ceratonia Siliqua L., Fabaceae)

Mature seeds of carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) were germinated on hormone free MS medium. Efforts were made to develop multiple shoots by using axillary buds of in vitro grown seedlings on MS medium fortified with different concentrations of BA singly and BA in combination with IAA or GA3. Axillary buds produced single shoot with a moderate amount of callus at the base of the explant after c...