Type: Research

Evaluation of biochemical compositions of Urtica dioica L. extracts grown in Tunisia

Urtica dioica L. is an invasive plant, widespread in northern of Tunisia. This study is designed to explore the natural biological resources such as plants

Essential oils of Eucalyptus: Comparative performance and promotion of their use

The current exploitation of rosemary and myrtle (native species with relatively high yield of EO) occupies an important place in the forestry sector and a

Energy value of Eucalyptus cultivated in Tunisia

In rural areas of Tunisia, the average wood consumption per household and per year is between 1.8 and 5.9 tones. The highest consumption was noted

Effect of Short and Long Term Irrigation with Treated Wastewater on Chemical Composition and Herbicidal Activity of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn. Essential Oils

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of treated wastewater short and long-term irrigation on essential oil composition from E. camaldulensis Dehn

Conservation and sustainable exploitation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants from mountain areas

Sideritis sp. are among the most overhavested in Greece and many wild populations are threatened. It is used for the preparation of herbal tea, known as Mountain tea which is widely consumed due to its properties known from

Conservation and multiplication of Medicago arborea L.

Medicago arborea, a naturalized species, was selected for its pastoral and high ecological interest: it is a nitrogen fixer and cold, drought, and salt-tolerant plant

Closterocerus chamaeleon a biological control agent of the eucalyptus gall wasp Ophelimus maskelli

Among essential oils, Eucalyptus oil, is one of the most useful as it is easily extractable commercially (industrial value) and possesses a wide range of

Characterization of Melia azedarach L. (leaves and fruits) and their insecticidal effects (Aphis punicea)

Melia azedarach, also called Lilas of indes, classified under the family of Meliaceae. It is an ornamental tree native to India, presented in several countries

Best practices for seed multiplication of Hedysarum coronarium L.

The sulla is a herbaceous bi or multiannual Mediterranean forage species. It’s used as hay, ensilage, or pasture. The sulla is a species that valorizes

Bar-HRM traceability of plants in food and medicine

Barcoding is an important tool towards the solution of traceability issues. Plant.ID is a collaborative network within Europe and addresses the challenges of plant identification

Arboretums in Tunisia: importance and interest

The selection of forest species and the analysis of their behavior variability, considering the main environmental factors, remains a major concern for the forester in Tunisia. This

Antioxidant potential of Pinus nigra Arn needles

Pine species are considered as a natural source of antioxidant compounds. Pinus nigra Arnold is one of the most known medicinal plants in the Mediterranean

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