In spite of the economic importance of powdery mildew on cucurbits, literature and databases about the fungal species reveal different species numbers and names, often indicating only two species, with inconsistent host specificities for different members of Cucurbitaceae. Revision of the available literature indicates the presence of at least six species of powdery mildews on Cucurbitaceae wit...

background and objectives : doogh is an iranian preferred dairy drink, especially in warm seasons. blowing by yeasts is a common occurring spoilage when this product is kept outside the refrigerator in warm temperature. natural additives such as herbal essential oils, which also induce the desired flavor and color, may solve this problem and retard yeast growth. spearmint, pennyroyal and some o...

Les phytophotodermatoses sont des éruptions cutanées engendrées par le contact avec une substance végétale et exagérées lors de l'exposition au rayonnement solaire. Elles sont dues à la présence de furocoumarines (psoralènes, xanthotines, bergaptènes) dans la plante et font intervenir deux mécanismes de photosensibilisation cutanée : photo-toxicité ou photo-allergie. Nous rapportons une observa...

BACKGROUND Recently, there has been an increased interest in the effects of essential oils on athletic performances and other physiological effects. This study aimed to assess the effects of Citrus sinensis flower and Mentha spicata leaves essential oils inhalation in two different groups of athlete male students on their exercise performance and lung function. METHODS Twenty physical educati...

Mentha piperita (MP), also known as peppermint, is an aromatic and medicinal plant widely used in the food industry, perfumery and cosmetic, pharmacy and traditional medicine. Its essential oil (EO) displays antimicrobial activity against a range of bacteria and fungi. In this study, we found that MP EO lethal cytotoxicity is associated with increased levels of intracellular reactive oxygen spe...