The levels of four different heavy metals [cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr) and copper (Cu)] were determined in various vegetables [leek (Allium ampeloprasum), sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum), parsley (Petroselinum crispum), garden cress (Lepidium sativum) and tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)] cultivated around Sanandaj City. The contributions of the vegetables to the daily intake of heavy...

Abstract Due to their small sizes and high reactivity, nanoparticles have a completely different toxicity profile than larger particles, it is difficult predict potential ecological impact. There need for broad ecotoxicological studies of nanomaterials in order specify environmental impact ensure safe application nanotechnology products. In this work, we assessed the Au Au/ZnO metal obtained wi...

Stored product pests can cause significant damages and great economic problems in stored commodities grain cereal. Using synthetic pesticides the storage pest control has adverse effects on human health. In our study, toxicity of garlic (Allium sativum) parsley (Petroselinum crispum) essential oils (EOs) impregnating with three types bags were assessed against Trogoderma granarium Everts, 1898 ...

Medicinal plants are effective in controlling plasma glucose level with minimal side effects and are commonly used in developing countries as an alternative therapy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential antidiabetic and antioxidant impacts of Balanites aegyptiaca and Petroselinum sativum extracts on streptozotocin-induced diabetic and ...

Plant catalases exhibit spatial and temporal distribution of their activity. Moreover, except from the typical monofunctional catalase, a bifunctional catalase-peroxidase has been reported. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the leaf and root catalases from six different plant species (Lactuca sativa, Cichorium endivia, Apium graveolens, Petroselinum crispum, Lycopersicon esculent...