citrus blast caused by species of pseudomonas spp. is one of the most important citrus diseases in north of iran. this disease causes considerable losses to citrus orchards in conducive climatic conditions. due to restrictions on the use of antibiotics and chemical compounds, biological control and use of plant antimicrobial compounds can be an effective way to control citrus blast disease. in ...

Background: Teucrium persicum, a well-known Iranian endemic plant, has been used to treat various diseases in traditional medicine. Objectives: This study aimed assess the antioxidant and cytotoxic effects of chloroform ethyl acetate extracts T. persicum on cancer cell lines. Methods: The total phenolic flavonoid contents, as well potential were assayed. GC-MS analysis was detect chemical const...

The replacement of native forests by exotic tree monocultures, such as those of Eucalyptus, decreases the quality of leaf litter inputs to streams and often reduces riparian cover, which can elevate water temperature. The combined effects of these stressors on the survival and performance of detritivores may be important, as detritivore species loss leads to reduced litter breakdown, a key ecos...