Impact of vector dispersal and host-plant fidelity on the dissemination of an emerging plant pathogen. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 Dissemination of vector-transmitted pathogens depend on the survival and dispersal of the vector and the vector's ability to transmit the pathogen, while the host range of vector and pathogen determine the breath of transmission possibilities.
Jes Johannesen +3 more
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Alteration of dentate gyrus astrocytes in diabetic rats: Protective role of Urtica dioica [PDF]
, 2011 Diabetes mellitus can cause astrocytes alterations in the central nervous system. Urtica dioica (Nettle) is among several species listed for their use against diabetes in folk medicine.
Ghafari, S. +3 more
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Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Sting Nettle (Urtica Diocia L.) Leaves on Shelf Life of the Salty Biscuits [PDF]
Food Technology Research Journal, 2023 Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is an edible plant, well-known for its nutraceutical properties. Stinging nettle leaves are typically rich in fibers, minerals and vitamins, as well study was to evaluate the sensory properties and the rheological ...
Shaimaa, M. Hassan
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Material choices for fibre in the Neolithic: an approach through the measurement of mechanical properties [PDF]
, 2016 Studies of the Mesolithic-Neolithic transition in Europe have focused on plants and animals exploited for food. However, the exploitation of plants for fibres underwent a significant change with the addition of domestic flax as a fibre crop.
Haigh, Sarah +3 more
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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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The Sting of the Sea Nettle [PDF]
The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, 1922 n ...
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Development of ice cream nutritionally enriched with Urtica dioica extract
Food Materials ResearchStinging 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 +6 more
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Cogent Food & AgricultureThe 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 +12 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.
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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. +6 more
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