Two field experiment were conducted to evaluate the effect of different fertilizer on seed yield and oil content two Black cumin species (Nigella sativa Nigella arvensis), first was at Qlyasan Agricultural Research Station, College Engineering Sciences, University Sulaimani, second Kanipanka Sulaimani Directorate, Ministry Agriculture Water Recourses during autumn season 2020-2021. The laid out...

The currently available antiviral agents are associated with serious adverse effects, coupled the increasing rate of viral resistance to existing drugs. Hence, search for alternative natural remedies is gaining momentum across globe. Nigella sativa Linnen, also called Black seed, a medicinal plant that worldwide recognition and has been extensively investigated. present work aimed review litera...

Mycotoxins are naturally occurring substances produced by fungi growing on food and animal feed. Aflatoxins are the most toxic group of mycotoxins, and they are produced by two species of the Aspergillus. Aflatoxin constitutes a real threat to the health of livestock as well as humans. Aflatoxins especially aflatoxin B 1 are known to be genotoxic and carcinogenic, can produce acute necrosis, ci...

Apre-sowing treatment was applied to black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) seeds, which were surface-sterilized and soaked for 5, 10 or 15 h in 10–6, 10–5, or 10–4M aqueous solution of gibberellic acid (GA). The potted plants were then analysed at 50, 70 and 90 days after sowing for leaf chlorophyll (Chl) content, stomatal conductance (gs), carbonic anhydrase (CA) activity, nitrate reductase (NR) act...

Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) is one of the top reasons for patient visits to primary care physicians because of its bothersome symptoms. This highly prevalent disease also impairs quality of life, sleep, and work. Oral antihistamines are one of the most frequently prescribed medications for the management of SAR but they have their own side effects. Hence the effects of traditional Nigella ...

The present study aimed to some alternatives chemicalpesticides and observation their effect on the life of first secondlarva instar Culex pipiens L. for this reason, species ofmosquitoes was raised in breeding cage, which locally produced.The plant extracts seeds Nigella sativa, Azadirachta indica,Sesbania sesban Lagenaria vulgaris, larvae andsecond mosquitoes were treated with byconcentration...

the allelopathic effect of weeds frequently inhibited the germination and seedling growth of crops. johnsongrass (sorghum halepens) is known to contain water-soluble substances that are allelopathic. to identify the allelopathic effect of johnsongrass, the effect of different aqueous extracts (0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 g l-1) obtained from roots and leaves of johnsongrass on the seed germinat...

Black cumin (Nigella sativa L., Ranunculaceae) is an annual herb commonly used in the Middle East, India and nowadays gaining worldwide acceptance. Historical and traditional uses are extensively documented in ancient texts and historical documents. Black cumin seeds and oil are commonly used as a traditional tonic and remedy for many ailments as well as in confectionery and bakery. Little is k...