Problem Torpedograss (Panicum repens L.) is a nonnative riparian, wetland and terrestrial plant native to Eurasia and is considered one of the World’s worst weeds. It is also known as quack grass and bullet grass. When fully matured, torpedograss can grow up to 3 feet tall and form dense monotypic stands that out compete native species and lead to a loss of diversity and overall ecological heal...

A taxonomic study of the genus Melinis (Poaceae) in Thailand was conducted. Two species, M. nerviglumis and repens, are found with both species being introduced to Thailand. repens for use as pasture has become naturalized all floristic regions a weed; no record utilization is recorded from Northern North-Eastern but not during recent field surveys. Morphological descriptions, distribution data...

Federal State No. mosquitoes analyzed No. pools analyzed No. (%) pools positive for filarial DNA* No. (%) pools positive for Dirofilaria repens DNA† Baden-Wuerttemberg 19,007 1,231 215 (17.5) 0 Bavaria 6,555 358 99 (27.7) 0 Brandenburg 3,124 145 18 (12.4) 4 (2.8) Hesse 743 45 15 (33.3) 0 Mecklenburg–West Pomerania 17,271 746 35 (4.6) 0 Rhineland-Palatinate 25,208 1,377 625 (45.4) 0 Saxony-Anhal...

while an important infectious disease in the united states and eurasia, lyme disease is rare in iran. we present a 9-year old boy admitted in children’s medical center in december 2001 with final diagnosis of lyme disease. on admission he showed arthritis and a history of previous skin lesions. serologic examination including enzyme–linked immunosorbent assay and western blot was positive for l...

OBJECTIVE The relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and erectile dysfunction (ED) has recently received increased attention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Alfa-5® association of Serenoa repens, Pinus massoniana Bark Extract (PMBE) and Crocus sativus (IDIProst® Gold) in improvement of patient's quality of life, when compared with Serenoa repens alon...

The ethno-biological concept about the use of herbal extract for parturition, lactation and sometimes for abortion is reported since ancient ages. Among such medicinal herbs, Jussiaea repens (L), commonly known as ‘Keshardam’ in Bengal, is a water cripping primerose, found in wet lands of Bengal and in other countries of the world also, has reported to have many medicinal uses in different fiel...