Ideology behind the Naming: On the Origin of Basil II’s Appellation ‘Scythicus’ [PDF]
The paper examines the terminology used by the Byzantine authors of the 10th and 11th century as regards the Samuel’s State, which was largely shaped by the Byzantine ideology and momentary aim of the political propaganda.
Mitko B. Panov
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Differential Photosynthetic Responses of Green and Purple Basil to Drought Stress and Recovery: The Protective Role of Anthocyanins [PDF]
Drought is a major environmental threat to agriculture. This study examined the role of anthocyanins in plant drought tolerance by comparing two basil varieties differing in leaf anthocyanin content: green basil (Ocimum basilicum L.
Martin A. Stefanov +4 more
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Autofluorescence Profiling of Virgin Olive Oil: Impact of Rosemary and Basil Flavoring During Storage [PDF]
The consumption of virgin olive oil has been associated with a broad spectrum of beneficial effects. These health outcomes are attributed not only to its high monounsaturated fatty acid content but also to its bioactive components.
Enrique J. Díaz-Montaña +5 more
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Enhancement of germination potential in lemon basil (Ocimum africanum Lour.) seeds using radiofrequency cold plasma treatment with oxygen, argon, and their combination [PDF]
Background A rapid, cost-effective, and eco-friendly method was investigated to enhance the germination potential of lemon basil (Ocimum africanum Lour.) seeds using radiofrequency (RF) cold plasma treatment, addressing poor germination due to seed ...
Ram Kishor +10 more
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John I Tzimiskes and Basil II: Two approaches to the Byzantine policy in the Balkans [PDF]
The text analyzes different methods and principles implemented by emperors John I Tzimiskes and Basil II during the pacification and integration of the Balkans into the Byzantine political and legal framework.
Cvetković Miloš
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John Philip Thomas
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The Images of War in the Byzantine Historical Literature of the 10th Century: Nikephoros Ouranos
The reign of Basil II is considered by historians to be the time of the highest military and political power of Byzantium in modern historiography. Despite this fact, many issues connected with the period of 976-1025 remains poorly studied.
Karina R. Kapsalykova
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Photosynthetic responses of hydroponically grown basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) to drought and high-EC stress [PDF]
Background Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), a widely cultivated culinary and medicinal herb in the Lamiaceae family, is particularly vulnerable to various environmental stressors.
Małgorzata Mirgos +7 more
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Basil (Ocimum L.) species are used as medicinal plants due to their essential oils exhibiting specific biological activity. The present work demonstrated that both the variety and season/conditions of cultivation had a significant effect on (i) the ...
Jarmila Neugebauerová +2 more
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The importance of Mount Athos and the Ohrid Archbishopric for the policy of Basil II in the Balkans [PDF]
The essay ascertains that the monastic center located on Mount Athos and the Ohrid Archbishopric played a very important role in the policies pursued by Basil II.
Krsmanović Bojana
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