the vase life of cut flowers and foliage is often shortened by vascular occlusions that constrict vase solution supply. reduction in stem conductivity is typically caused by blockage of cut stem ends and xylem conduits by microbes, physiological plugging, and disruption of water columns in xylem vessels by cavitations and air emboli. cut flower and foliage longevity can be greatly affected by t...

Objective: Caryophyllus aromaticus mill L (Caryophyllus aromaticus) is a herbal spice plant that has several therapeutic effects. It also heals depression, grief, nervous stress and tension. In the present study we evaluated antidepressant-like effect of Caryophyllus aromaticus using forced swimming test (FST). Material and Methods: Three doses of ethanolic extract (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg) was i...

Carnation vein mottle virus (CarVMV) was isolated from glasshouse-grown Dianthus caryophyllus L. originating from Split. The same virus was obtained also from D. caryophyl­ lus, D. carthusianorum L. and D. barbatus L. which were grown in the open in Zagreb and the surroundings. The virus was identified on the basis of host plants, non-persi­ stent mode of transmission by M yzus persicae Sulz. a...

Objective: To study the analgesic effect of Caryophyllus aromaticus (flower buds) by formalin test in albino rats. Materials & Methods: Albino rats of either sex were taken and divided into 7 groups with 6 animals in each for central and peripheral analgesic activity by formalin test. 5% formalin is injected into the right dorsal surface of a hind paw of rat after half an hour of drug administr...

Objective: To study the analgesic effect of Caryophyllus aromaticus (flower buds) by formalin test in albino rats. Albino rats of either sex were taken and divided into 7 groups with 6 animals in each for central and peripheral analgesic activity by formalin test. 5% formalin is injected into the right dorsal surface of a hind paw of rat after half an hour of drug administration and the time th...

A lectotype is designated for the name Dianthus virgineus. The relationships between D. virgineus, caryophyllus var. caryophyllus, and inodorus are analyzed. virgineus oldest available that applies to a species complex often referred as sylvestris or broad circumscription of cultivated ornamental caryophyllus. taxonomic consequences discussed, need further studies highlighted.

Emissions from motor vehicle exhausts have been shown to have deleterious effects on the physiology of plant species. Our present study focuses on evaluating the tolerance and sensitivity of selected plant species viz. Dracaena deremensis (good absorber of VOCs) and Dianthus caryophyllus (susceptible to ethylene and formaldehyde (VOCs)) at selected sites which are differentiated on the basis of...