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Diversity of Sweet Basil Accessions from Croatian National Plant Gene Bank Based on Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Markers

Agronomy
This study investigates genetic diversity among five morphotypes and five chemotypes of Ocimum basilicum L. (sweet basil) using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers.
Filip Varga, Monika Vidak, Zlatko Liber, Klaudija Carović-Stanko, Zlatko Šatović   +4 more
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Influence of different hydrocolloids on dispersion of sweet basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum) in fruit-flavoured beverages

Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2019
Sweet basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum) are a rich source of dietary fiber. Considering the importance of dietary fiber on human health and the rising market demand for functional beverages, an attempt was made to develop fruit-flavoured beverages with ...
THANUSHREE PRABHUSWAMY, KATHIRAVAN TAMILSELVAN, MARIA LEENA MICHAEL, JEYAN ARTHUR MOSES, ANANDHARAMAKRISHNAN CHINNASAMY   +4 more
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Intercropping System and N2 Fixing Bacteria Can Increase Land Use Efficiency and Improve the Essential Oil Quantity and Quality of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2020
Intercropping fodder plants with medicinal plants, in addition to enhancing productivity, can remarkably reduce the population of weeds, pests and diseases and for naturally meeting of livestock medicinal needs. Two experiments were conducted to evaluate
Sajad Kordi, Saeid Zehtab Salmasi, Jalil Shafagh Kolvanagh, Weria Weisany, Dennis A. Shannon   +4 more
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Plant biostimulants and their potential role in achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1449-1456, September 2026.
Plant biostimulants are substances that are obtained from a variety of sources and are applied in minute quantities to enhance plant growth and vigor. In this review we detail how the use of plant biostimulants may contribute to efforts to achieving a number of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Patrick Quille, Joanna Kacprzyk, Shane OConnell, Carl K.‐Y. Ng   +3 more
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Feeding Cities at the Fringe: The Role and Value of Peri‐Urban Agriculture in Western Sydney, Australia

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Producing food in the face of global population growth and urbanisation has become a critical challenge. Peri‐urban areas, the transitional spaces on the outskirts of cities, play a crucial role in agricultural food production, yet they are subject to rapid changes due to urban encroachment.
Ian Sinclair, Basant Maheshwari, Jason K. Reynolds   +2 more
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Evaluation of Sweet Basil Powder Plant (Ocimum basilicum L.) as a Feed Additives, on the Performance of broilerChicks

The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2013
The present study was carried out at the Poultry Farm, College of Veterinary Medicine -Baghdad University, for powder sweet basil plant evaluation as feed additives, and its effect on the performance and health of broiler.
Thair Jawad Kadhim Al-Kelabi
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EVALUATION OF SOME VARIETIES OF Ocimum basilicum L. AND THEIR RESPONSE TO SOME ORGANIC MANURES [PDF]

Journal of Plant Production, 2007
Among medicinal plants, basil is cultivated in Egypt, and has a high economic value. The cultivated area of sweet basil in Mediterranean countries has expanded markedly in recent years due to increasing demand of the European market.
Hekmat Massoud
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Mechanistic role of biochar as a geobiochemical amendment: Mitigating abiotic stress and enhancing soil–plant interactions

Soil Science Society of America Journal, Volume 90, Issue 5, September/October 2026.
Abstract Abiotic stressors, including drought, salinity, and heavy metal contamination, pose escalating threats to global food security, challenges further exacerbated by climate change and progressive soil degradation. As a strategic geochemical amendment, biochar is increasingly proposed to enhance soil resilience and agricultural sustainability ...
Waqas Haider, Qudrat Ullah, Muhammad Qasim, Md. Nahid Mahmud, Irfan Haidri, Muhammad Ali Amir, Rashid Abbas Khan, Tauqeer Ahmed Qadri, Amjid Khan   +8 more
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A Risk‐Based Framework for Ranking Microbiological Hazards and Identifying Mitigation Strategies for Dried Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, and Spices Used in Ready‐to‐Eat Foods

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 5, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Low water activity ingredients, including dried fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, are widely used in ready‐to‐eat (RTE) and non‐RTE foods. Although low water activity limits microbial growth, bacterial pathogens can survive for extended periods in these products.
Heidy M. W. den Besten, Linda J. Harris, Jennifer C. Acuff, Francois Bourdichon, Rob Limburn, Andreja Rajkovic, Anett Winkler, Polly D. Courtney   +7 more
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Anti‐Aging Potential of Callus Culture: Mechanisms, Efficacy and Future Trends

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Callus culture technology revolutionizes skin antiaging research, offering a sustainable and efficient method for producing bioactive compounds with potent geroprotective properties. This plant tissue and cell culture technique enables the controlled biosynthesis of beneficial phytochemicals while mitigating the variability and ...
Amir Mohammad Sharafi, Ali Khajeei, Maryam Hasan Zadeh Navroodi, Soheila Mokari, Seydeh Halimeh Najafi, Mohaddeseh Argha, Faezeh Talaei Shahmirzadi, Parina Asgharian, Tooba Gholikhani   +8 more
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