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Data of bioaccumulation and biomagnification from soil in biota nettle-snail (Urtica dioica, L and Helix pomatia,L) of heavy metal (Pb, Zn, Ni) pollution of mining activity in Mitrovica

European Journal of Ecology, 2023
In this research project, we measured the impact and distribution of the activity of minning Trepça Complex in Mitrovica on the concentrations of heavy metals (Pb, Zn, Ni)  in soil, plant (Urtica dioica,L) and shell of snail (Helix pomatia ...
Mentor Bici, Kemajl Bislimi
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Local knowledge held by farmers in Eastern Tyrol (Austria) about the use of plants to maintain and improve animal health and welfare [PDF]

, 2016
Background The sustainable management of animal health and welfare is of increasing importance to consumers and a key topic in the organic farming movement.
Vogl, Christian R., Vogl-Lukasser, Brigitte, Walkenhorst, Michael   +2 more
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Development of ice cream nutritionally enriched with Urtica dioica extract

Food Materials Research
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), a rich source of vital minerals and bioactive components with many health-improving effects, was utilized as an ingredient for the development of popular frozen treat ice cream. The ice cream was prepared by incorporating
Akruti Singh, Vinay Chandel, Amarnath Velmurugan, Richa Bhtoya, Milky Lukram, Swarup Roy, Deblina Biswas   +6 more
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Trace element uptake by herbaceous plants from the soils at a multiple trace element-contaminated site [PDF]

, 2019
The uptake of trace elements by wild herbaceous plants in a multiple trace element-contaminated site was investigated. The bioaccumulation factor (BF) of trace elements was markedly variable among the different plant species.
Alloway, Kabata-Pendias, McGrath, McGrath, Misra, Nguyen, Ranjeev   +6 more
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Slowing Down with Stinging Nettle

, 2023
AbstractIn ‘Slowing down with stinging nettle,’ Veera Kinnunen, Françoise Martz, and Outi Rantala seek to develop transdisciplinary knowing methods by gathering around stinging nettle. Due to the rich cultural and biological heritage inscribed in nettle, it provides a fruitful starting point for transdisciplinary theorising about human–plant relations ...
Kinnunen, Veera, Martz, Françoise, Rantala, Outi   +3 more
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New insights into the indigenous knowledge of the uses of the common stinging nettle (Urtica massaica Mildbr.) in Rwanda

Cogent Food & Agriculture
The common stinging nettle (Urtica massaica Mildbr., ‘Igisura’) is one of the popular plants used for multiple purposes in Rwanda. This study aimed to get more insights into indigenous knowledge of the multiple uses of this plant in Rwanda.
J. Nduwamungu, M. A. Ugirabe, J. Mahoro, M. C. Dusingize, M. Kabarungi, E. Irimaso, E. Maniraho, C. Mugemangango, C. Ruhimbana, J. M. V. Senyanzobe, C. Mugunga, P. Munyandamutsa, P. Nsabimana   +12 more
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Characterization of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of nettle leaves (Urtica dioica L.) [PDF]

Acta Periodica Technologica, 2012
Samples of stinging nettle or common nettle (Urtica dioica L.) were collected from the area of Banja Luka. To measure and evaluate the content of chlorophyll (a and b), carotenoids, and soluble proteins, as well as peroxidase activity (POD, EC 1.11.1 ...
Kukrić Zoran Z., Topalić-Trivunović Ljiljana N., Kukavica Biljana M., Matoš Snježana B., Pavičić Svetlana S., Boroja Mirela M., Savić Aleksandar V.   +6 more
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Stinging Nettle: the Bad, the Good, the Unknown

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews, 2016
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is native to most of the United States. It has a characteristic description and distribution in the environment. Physical contact with numerous tiny needlelike hairs present on leaves and stems of this plant may result in ...
Dennis J. Baumgardner
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Stinging Nettles as Potential Food Additive: Effect of Drying Processes on Quality Characteristics of Leaf Powders

Foods, 2021
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) is a ubiquitous, multi-utility, and under-utilized crop with potential health benefits owing to its nutritional and bioactive components.
Swathi Sirisha Nallan Chakravartula, Roberto Moscetti, Barbara Farinon, Vittorio Vinciguerra, Nicolò Merendino, Giacomo Bedini, Lilia Neri, Paola Pittia, Riccardo Massantini   +8 more
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Native Phytoremediation Potential of Urtica dioica for Removal of PCBs and Heavy Metals Can Be Improved by Genetic Manipulations Using Constitutive CaMV 35S Promoter. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
Although stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has been shown to reduce HM (heavy metal) content in soil, its wider phytoremediation potential has been neglected.
Jitka Viktorova, Zuzana Jandova, Michaela Madlenakova, Petra Prouzova, Vilem Bartunek, Blanka Vrchotova, Petra Lovecka, Lucie Musilova, Tomas Macek   +8 more
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