Helichrysum bellum Hilliard (Compositae: Inuleae: Gnaphaliinae) is described and illustrated. The genus Helichrysum, its position in the family, discussed, along with placement of Hilliard's Group 28 species relation to recent phylogenetic studies, compared Moeser's original his early revision. richness Drakensburg Alpine Centre commented on, especially some closely related H. bellum. Cultivati...

BACKGROUND Airborne contact dermatitis (AirbCD) is not uncommon, according to a large number of published case reports and review articles. Epidemiological data on AirbCD based on larger clinical samples have not yet been published. OBJECTIVES To investigate demographic characteristics and patch test reactivity in patients diagnosed with both occupational and non-occupational AirbCD. METHOD...

Tanacetum isfahanicum Sonboli and Naderifar (Compositae-Anthemideae) is described as a new species from Isfahan Fars provinces of Iran. It belongs morphologically to sect Xanthoglossa differs its the closest relative, T. polycephalum, by shape basal cauline leaves, capitula, length width involucre color achene ribs. The phylogenetic position within genus established based on nrDNA ITS sequences...

Royal jelly has been demonstrated to have several physiological activities. However, in the literature, different reactions induced by royal jelly are reported. We describe a case of seven-year-old child that was referred to our observation for two episodes of oral allergy syndrome (OAS) that appeared ten minutes after ingestion of royal jelly. Skin prick test with standard panel of inhalant an...

Aphis gossypii Glover is a polyphagous aphid pest with a worldwide distribution. However, there is evidence that on a global scale the name A. gossypii is being applied to a number of forms with different life cycles and/or host-plant associations. Morphometric variation of A. gossypii samples from crops and non-cultivated plants in many parts of the world was examined, to determine whether thi...