Background; Complex surface of vegetables facilitate attachment and transmission of several pathogens. No previous study has been conducted in survey of parasitic contamination of vegetables in Zanjan. This study aimed to detect the parasitic contamination in common raw vegetables in Zanjan markets. Methods;A total of 352 raw vegetable samples, including leek, parsley, basil, mint, radish, cre...

Among the leafy vegetables, lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is most widely grown species in world. Wide ranges of physical properties products are used to assess degree maturity. In this study, different varieties were under an unheated plastic tunnel springtime. We evaluated agronomic varieties, condition plants, and determined bioactive substances. Larger head weight can be achieved by ‘King May’...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the Commission to provide scientific assistance with respect evaluation of applications received concerning basic substances. In this context, EFSA’s views on specific points raised during commenting phase conducted Member States and EFSA substance application for Yucca schidigera extract are presented. context that required in accordance A...

Transmission of foodborne pathogens by plants, especially shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, has become a public health concern for ready-to-eat products. Due to the patchy distribution on commodities, random sampling before processing and following packaging cannot reliably exclude presence pathogenic microbes. Robust, cost-effective, reliable methods monitoring E. coli fresh produce are ...

Leaf miners, Liriomyza spp., have developed as a severe pest in recent years, reducing the production of several ornamental and crops Indonesia. As result, monitoring control mechanisms been proposed. This research aimed to investigate community structure identify which impacts natural parasitoids Bali Province. samples vegetables, plants, related species were collected all regencies/cities Pro...

Several scientific reports indicate lower as well higher relative yield stability in organic and conventional (chemical) agriculture systems. This study present results of on-farm trials conducted on leafy vegetables grown management Four collard green (Brassica oleracea cv. acephala), kale sabellica), lettuce (Lactuca sativa) swiss chard (Beta vulgaris L. cicla) were conventionally managed plo...

Vegetables such as spinach, African eggplant, cabbage, okra, chili peppers and tomatoes are found in our everyday foods the most important dietary source of nutrient. But, it becomes deleterious to human well animals accumulates toxic metals their tissue when grown contaminated soil. The mostly consumed vegetables like eggplant (fruit leaves), Corchorus olitorius leaf, Amaranthus hybridus peppe...

During our studies on the components in Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria japonica, we found that the crude methanol extract of C. japonica showed intense antifeeding activity against one snail species, Acusta despesta, which is well-known as a pest of many vegetables and crops. The active components in the extract were separated into the hexane and ethyl acetate soluble fractions. From the active et...

Background: Raw (fresh) vegetables are an important ingredient of healthy diet. Many enteric bacterial, parasitic and viral pathogens could be transmitted by vegetables. Mazandaran province is located in northern Iran with a coastal area and extensive fields for vegetable cultivation. The current study is designed to evaluate the parasitic contamination of fresh vegetables. Methods: A total...

Persian shallot, also called leek (Allium ampeloprasum), is a monocotyledon plant of the lily family (Liliaceae). It belongs to the genus Allium, has a characteristic taste and morphological features, and is considered as one of the oniony vegetables. This research was conducted with the purpose of obtaining optimal conditions for tissue culture of Persian shallot and of comparing calli and lea...