M. Noori

• PhD
• Professor at Arak University

Khuzestan Steel Company with an area of 3.8 km2 is located near Ahwaz city and Ahwaz with population about 1 million and 302 thousand people in the southwest of Iran (longitude of 68/48 North, Latitude of 32/31 East and 16 M above sea level) is one of the seven polluted metropolises in Iran. This study reviews the effects of pollutants from the ste...

Eco-biosystematics studies of microscopic freshwaterCrustaceans in Markazi Province, Iran

Introduction: Butterflies have importance role in plant pollination, determination of the land ecosystem health index, pests, agricultural economics and sustainable conservation of natural ecosystems. In this research, eco-biosystematics studies of day flight butterflies suborder Rhopalocera including of Papilionidae, Nymphalidae, Pieridae, Lycaeni...

Aim:In this project examines effect of C. mass L. seed extract on learning and memory and some serum parameters in male mice. Material and Methods: 48 male mices with approximate weight of 25-30 gram divided into six groups including: 1-saline-saline 2-STZ-saline 3-STZ + different dosage of C. mas Seed extract (25,50,75 mg/kg), 4-saline-effective...

Ethnopharmacological relevance Plantago major (P. major) has traditionally been used in Iranian Persian medicine to treat gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding. Research objectives This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of the leaf and seed extracts of P. major in rats with acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis (UC). Materi...

Iran has different environmental conditions due to its specific geographical location. Therefore, exploring essential oil and flavonoid components among medicinal plants in different areas may result in discoveries about valuable bioactive compounds. The present investigation aimed to study flavonoids profile and essential oils composition of four...

Objective: Natural food substances, due to high rates of antioxidants, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, have been proposed to have the potential for the prevention or treatment of cognitive deficits, learning and memory deficits and neuro inflammation. In particular, medicinal plants with rich amounts of beneficial components such as fl...

We want to evaluate the effect of Allium noeanum Reut. ex Regel (Bonsor) known (traditional medicine agent) in calcium oxalate stones in kidney. 36 male rats were divided into 6 groups. I: healthy model + water, II: negative model + 1% ethylene glycol in water, III: 750 mg/kg of total extract +1% of ethylene glycol in water(Prevention), IV: 250 mg/...

Background: Hydatidosis is a disease, caused by the larval phase of Echinococcus granulosus. It is considered a serious condition, as cyst rupture can release protoscolices into the host body, leading to the formation of secondary cysts. Surgery is the main approach for the treatment of this disease. Some natural compounds, which are safe options w...

Objective: Over the last decades, electricity use has increased and is widespread in both household and industry. Some efforts have been made recently to investigate the incidence of electromagnetic field on human and animal physiology and behavior. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of EMF exposure during developmental period...

Effects of Ruta graveolens total and flavonoids extracts on rat blood glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides and urea comparing synthetic drugs. Nusantara Bioscience 11: 23-29. Rue (Ruta graveolens L.: Rutaceae) is a medicinal plant that is used to treat many diseases in America, Asia and Europe due to its pharmaceutical properties. So far more than 1...

Book Preface: Palynology is an interdisciplinary knowledge between geology and biology, especially plant sciences, paleoecology and soil sciences. It is one of the specialized lessons of plant biology, geology and paleontology in MSc and PhD courses that is taught in universities in theory and practice. Palynological applications are in geology, ge...

The current study illustrated the possible positive effects of flavonoids present in the leaves of Mespilus germanica on cognitive performance, learning and memory function in an intra-cerebroventricular streptozotocin-induced Alzheimer’s disease model in male Wistar rats. Five groups (saline-saline control, streptozotocin-saline, and streptozotoci...

Noori M, Baghaeifar Z, Chehregani A, Faraki F. 2018. Seeds characters, pollen fertility and flavonoids of ten Brassicaceae collected near a kilns thermal power plant for air pollution bioindication. Nusantara Bioscience 10: 96-104. Shazand Steam Power Plant located on NorthEast of Shazand, Iran began to work from 2000. The power plant necessity fue...

Introduction The harmful action of the free radicals which cause the oxidative stress can be blocked by antioxidant substances, and different plant extracts showed antioxidant activity. The aim of this study is was evaluation the antioxidant activity of total methanol extract (ME) and subfractions of Euphorbia splendida Mobayen. Materials and Meth...

Euphorbia is the largest genus of Euphorbiaceae widely distributed all over the world. The genus members grow naturally in different parts of Iran and nearly 96 species of Euphorbia have been listed in the country. Investigations show that the traits of foliar epidermis have taxonomic values. That is why the features of epidermal leaf anatomy of 18...

Background and Objective: Nitrotoxins or nitroglycosides are aliphatic nitro compounds, which were detected in some legumes (Papilionoideae). They are important due to mammalian toxicities, attraction of pollinators or seed disperses and repulsion or inhibition of herbivores and microorganisms. Legumes nitrotoxins studies have importance from the p...

Background: Flavonoids are taxonomically important and have popular characters for chemosystematics studies by the reason universal presence in vascular plants. Also they are active principles of medicinal plants, exhibit pharmacological effects and contribute to human health. Flavonoids have roles in plant ecological adaptation, pollination, distr...

Talebi SM, Sheidai M, Noori M. 2016. Short Communication: New record of Linum austriacum var. album from Iran. Nusantara Bioscience 8: 174-179. Different infraspecific taxa were described for Linum austriacum in various flora all over the world, while no verity/subspecies was recorded for this species in Iran. In the present study, for the first ti...

ABSTRACT: The effects of fluoride air pollution, the most phytotoxic of the common air pollutants, on Medicago sativa L. (alfalfa, lucerne) were evaluated. Samples of Medicago sativa L. polluted by fluorides emitted from an aluminum production plant in Iran and control non-polluted plant samples were collected and analysed for fluoride ion (F) cont...

Background. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive degenerative disease which causes memory disorders, decreases cognitive functions and abilities, and results in behavioural changes. Some studies have indicated that the flavonoids are able to cross the blood–brain barrier and have a positive effect on the reduction of neuronal damage disorders...

In order to study the root flavonoids pattern of Convolvulus roots in 11 populations from four species (C. arvensis, C. commutatus, C. lineatus and C. pilosellaefolius) originated from Markazi Province, Iran, two dimensional paper chromatography (2-DPC) and thin layer chromatography (TLC) were used. Results indicated that the roots contained flavon...

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Poor nutrition diet, poor mobility and obesity besides ageing increase the possibility of neuronal disorder and Alzheimer's disease. This project examines the effects of Cornus mas L. flavonoids on memory retention and some serum parameters in Alzheimer induced male rats. ICV administration of Stereptozotocine (3mg/kg) was done and the animals memo...

Adventitious root culture of leaf explants of R. crispus was established using different MS supplemented with different concentrations of auxins and a combination of NAA and Kn for growth and flavonoids production. Among the different auxins, NAA was more effective than IAA to induce adventitious roots. Adventitious roots grown on MS containing 5 μ...

Iran by the reason having different weather and ecological position has one the largest medicinal plant treasures in the world [1]. Human has used medicinal plants for his aching therapy from olden times. Synthetic drugs have more side effects, so today pharmaceutical knowledge is trying to union establishment between homeopathic and allopathic [2]...

Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) and gundelia (Gundelia tournefortii L.) from Asteraceae (Compositae) are two of the world’s oldest edible and medicinal plants [1,2]. Pandino et al (2011) showed that the phenolic acids and flavonoids in normally uneaten parts of wild and cultivated artichoke could be exploited as sources of natural antioxidants [3]....

Medlar (Mespilus germanica L.) from Rosaceae family is a spiny shrub with 2-3m height in wild and 4-6 m when cultivated [1,2]. Medlar fruit and leaves are extremely rich sources of vitamin C and minerals (Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron), antioxidants and flavonoids [2,3]. Many flavonoids are active principles of medicinal plants, exhib...

Ruta graveolens L. (Sadab, bitter herb or Rue) from Rutaceae is a medicinal plant used since time immemorial in Ethanobotany [1]. Ruta species contain many active principles. More than 100 compounds have been identified up to now from R. graveolens. These belong to four major classes of substances: alkaloids, coumarins, flavonoids and essential oil...

In order to study the leaf flavonoids pattern of Convolvulus leaves in 12 populations from four species (C. arvensis, C. commutatus, C. lineatus and C. pilosellaefolius) originated from Markazi Province, Iran, two-dimensional paper chromatography (2-DPC) and thin layer chromatography (TLC) were used. Results indicated that the leaves contained flav...

Root and aerial parts flavonoids of 3 Carex L. species: Cariceae Pax. Tribe Cyperaideae Kostel. subfamily and Cyperaceae family [C. divisa Huds., Carex melanostachya M. Bieb. ex Willd. (syn.: C. nutans Host) and C. stenophylla Wahlenb] from Iran were studied using two-dimentional paper chromatography (2-DPC) and thin layer chromatography (TLC). Car...

Pollen morphology has been extremely useful in clarifying systematic relationships within the plant taxa. Moreover, palynology of the species and subspecies could have taxonomic value as the supporting evidence to the morphological and phylogenetic studies. Palynological studies of 12 collected Convolvulus populations from Markazi Province of Iran...

In this study root, leaf, inflorescence and seed flavonoids of 7 Amaranthus L. taxa are compared. Aqueous-ethanolic extracts of collected plant material were examined to practice flavonoid detection, isolation and identification by 2-dimensional paper chromatography, thin layer chromatography, UV spectroscopy and available references. Results showe...

Many flavonoids are active principles of medicinal plants, exhibit pharmacological effects and contribute to human health. Also they are taxonomically important for chemosystematic studies by the reason universal presence in vascular plants. In this study leaf, gall and bark flavonoids of nine populations of Quercus brantii L. varieties (Q. brantii...

Plants can transfer radioactivity into human nutrient cycle and ecosystem directly by vegetable food products and indirectly by animal food products. Also their role is important in absorption of environmental radioactive pollutants. Plant radioactivity is different based on soil and stone kind and geographical situation. Then subtle plant recognit...

Withanolides are a branch of alkaloids, which reported many remedial uses. Withanolides mainly exist in 58 species of solanaceous plants which belong to 22 generous. In this review, the phyochemistry, structure and synthesis of withanolieds are described. Withania coagulans Dunal belonging to the family Solanaceae is a small bush which is widely sp...

Abstract In this research, fruit flavonoids characters of some collected Euphorbia species (subgenera Esula and Chamaesyce) from Markazi province, Iran area were studied using 2-Dimentional Paper Chromatography (2-DPC), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and available standard flavonoids. Voucher specimens were prepared for reference as herbarium vouc...

Today use of municipal or industrial wastewater as alternative source of water for irrigation purpose is a common practice. The present study has been carried out to understand the effect of wastewater on some physiological and phytochemical parameters of Aegilops columnaris. It is considered to be one of the ancestors of the cultivated wheat, also...

Abstract The Sphecidae (Latreille, 1802) family (braided waist or digger wasps) from Hymenoptera consist of 4 subfamilies, 20 genera and about 660 species in the world. The family members are different in size (from 1.8-30 mm) wasps with distinct abdominal petiole in various color. They have important role as pollinator, plant pests, predator and p...

Abstract Onobrychis Miller (Hedysareae, Fabaceae), with about 150 species in the world and more than 77 species in Iran, in 2 subgenera and 9 sections, includes annual or perennial herbs or shrubs. The genus is mainly distributed in northern temperate regions; however, centres of its genetic diversity are in the Eastern Mediterranean area and South...

Abstract Milk mainly composed of water, proteins (casein), sugar (lactose), fat and minerals (calcium and phosphorus). Also milk contains a few pigment, enzymes, vitamins, phospholipids and gas. There are close relationship between grazieries feed composition, milk products quality and community health level. In this study used feed composition wer...

Subfamily Ammophilinae from Sphecidae or digger wasps is a cosmopolitan subfamily and a diverse group of solitary wasps which may be of different shape, size and colour. Members of the subfamily are important as parasitoid, predator or plant pests and pollinator. The adult wasps were collected by arial net, through June and July 2013 from Golpayega...

Among the chemical compounds in plants, secondary metabolites, e.g. nitrotoxins, are of great importance in plant-environment relationship and play a role in plant defense. Nitrotoxins or nitroglycosides are aliphatic nitro compounds with chemical or structural glucose esters of 3-nitro-1-propionic acid (nitropropionic acid ¼3-NPA) and 3-nitro-1pro...

قارچ های خوراکی به عنوان يک آنتی اکسيدان طبيعی محسوب می¬شوند. آنها بر باکتری¬های گرم مثبت و منفی مؤثر بوده و می توانند به عنوان يک عامل ضد ميکروب در درمان بيماری ها و صنايع غذايي به کار روند. در اين مطالعه اثرات ضد باکتريايي عصارة متانولی قارچ خوراکی وحشی Laetiporus sulphureus (Bull.) Murrill از خانوادة Polyporaceae بررسی گرديد. نمونة قارچ از شازند...

مايكوتوكسين¬ها متابوليت¬هاي ثانويه قارچ هستند كه داراي اثرات سمي،‌ سرطان¬زايي، جهش¬زايي، و ناقص الخلقه-زايي می باشند. در حال حاضر 150 نوع مايكوتوكسين مختلف شناسايي شده¬اند (Razavilar, 2003). احتمالاً هيچ ماده خوراكي عاری از آلودگي¬هاي مايكوتوكسيني وجود ندارد زيرا مايكوتوكسين¬ها مي¬توانند در هنگام درو، فرآوري،‌ ذخيره¬سازي و حمل و نقل مواد غذایی و خو...

Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) fruit consumed fresh and also used to produce some foods and drinks [2,3]. Cornelian cherry fruit and Juncus L. species (rush) from Juncaceae are rich in antioxidants: i.e. flavonoids [4,5]. Many flavonoids are active principles of medicinal plants, exhibit pharmacological effects and contribute to human health [6]....

Milk mainly composed of water, proteins (casein), sugar (lactose), fat and minerals (calcium and phosphorus). Also milk contains a few pigment, enzymes, vitamins, phospholipids and gas. There are close relationship between grazieries feed composition, milk products quality and community health level. In this study used feed composition were examine...

Milk mainly composed of water, proteins (casein), sugar (lactose), fat and minerals (calcium and phosphorus). Also milk contains a few pigment, enzymes, vitamins, phospholipids and gas. There are close relationship between grazieries feed composition, milk products quality and community health level. In this study used feed composition were examine...

Onobrychis Miller (Hedysareae, Fabaceae), with about 150 species in the world and more than 77 species in Iran, in 2 subgenera and 9 sections, includes annual or perennial herbs or shrubs. The genus is mainly distributed in northern temperate regions; however, centres of its genetic diversity are in the Eastern Mediterranean area and SouthWest Asia...

Flavonoids are the predominant components in some reported legumes such as sainfoin. Onobrychis Mill (Sainfoin) from Hedysareae tribe (Papilionoideae: Leguminosae) with about 150 species in the world and more than 77 species in Iran is a good source of flavanoids and could be pharmaceutically exploited in future researches for its properties. Phyto...

Pollen morphology of 7 Iranian Onobrychis Mill

In this study, natural and artificial radioactivity concentration in Agaricus bispora (nourished mushroom) and their composts, Cantharellus cibarius and Coprinus micaceuc (wild species) were determined. Samples were collected from Sahne and two kinds of wild mushroom species from Songhor Koliai township gardens all located in Kermanshah Province we...

Introduction and Objective: Living organisms are ever exposed to nuclear radiations that are radiated from primary radionuclide unstable nucleus. Entrance and distribution of radionuclides in environment is influenced on ecosystem and living things. Fungi have a good potential in radionuclide collection and are able to absorption of some radiant el...

Eleocharis R. Br. from Cyperoideae (Cyperaceae) has about 250 species in the world [1] and 4 species in Iran [2]. Many flavonoids are active principles of medicinal plants, exhibit pharmacological effects and contribute to human health. Today, flavonoids are used for making antitumoure, anticancer, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal drugs and ins...

Euphorbia has more than 2000 species in the world and about 100 species in Iran [1, 2]. It contain flavovonoids [3], terpens [4], tannins, saponins and alkaloids [5]. These compounds could be active principles of medicinal plants and exhibit pharmacological effects [6]. Euphorbia splendida contains terpenes [4] and flavonoids [3]. E. hirta extract...

Background Scirpus L. (rush grass) from Cypereae Colla. tribe and Cyperoideae Kostel. subfamily is one of the smallest genus in Cyperaceae with 50 species in the world and 22 species in Iran. Species of the genus are herbaceous, that grow in salty and swampy zones. Palynology have been extremely useful in clarifying systematic relationships within...

Introduction and Objective: Fistulina hepatica (edible beefsteak fungus) has been used as a meat substitute in the past, and can still be found in some French markets. It has a sour, slightly acidic taste. Edible mushrooms may have antioxidative properties. Ribeiro et al (2007) determined the phenolic compounds and the organic acids composition of...

Cyperus L. from Cypereae (Cyperoideae, Cyperaceae) has about 600 species in the world [1] and 16 species in Iran [2, 3]. Flavonoids are valuable and widely and effectively used in chemosystematics [4]. Some flavonoid compounds have been reported from the Cyperus genus [5, 6]. Today, flavonoids are used for making antitumoure, anticancer, antibacter...

Background Rapid growth of urban population and industrialization results in generation of huge quantities of wastewater perennially. Wastewater rich in organic materials and plant nutrients is finding agricultural use as a cheap way of disposal. As demand for fresh water intensifies, wastewater is frequently being seen as a valuable resource and i...

Cyperus L. from Cypereae (Cyperoideae, Cyperaceae) has about 600 species in the world [1] and 16 species in Iran [2, 3]. Flavonoids are valuable and widely and effectively used in chemosystematics [4]. Some flavonoid compounds have been reported from the Cyperus genus [5, 6]. Today, flavonoids are used for making antitumoure, anticancer, antibacter...

Reseda (Tourn.) et L. is a genus in Resedaceae family with 153 species and subspecies in the world and 14 species in Iran. Some flavonoid compounds have been reported from the Reseda genus. Flavonoids are as one set of the polyphenolic compounds among secondary metabolites in different organs of plants that are used in plant chemotaxonomy. They hav...

In this study, root, leaf and fruit flavonoids of Tribulus terrestris L. are co mpared. Aqueous-ethanolic extracts of collected plant material were examined to practice flavonoid detection, isolation and identificat ion by 2-dimensional paper chromatography, thin layer ch ro matography and available references. Voucher specimen was prepared for ref...

Crude oil effects were examined on Robinia peseudoacacia L. leaf flavonoids. Ten R. peseudoacacia seeds cultivated in 4 treatments: 0% (control), 1%, 2% and 3% crude oil in three repetitions in equal condition for 12 weeks. Leaf flavonoids examined using chromatographical methods. Results showed phytochemical changes in crude oil grown plants. Thos...

The effects of heavy metals, from Hame-Kasi Mine in Western Iran, on the in vitro antibacterial effects of the aqueous extracts of polluted Verbascum speciosum Schard. (Scrophulariaceae) flowers in different concentrations were investigated. Determination of heavy metals (Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn) in collected soils and plants from the control and mine a...

Today drinking water quality, water pollutant and cleaning water are important topics in applied hydrology. Algae play an important role in controlling metal concentration in lakes and oceans. Their ability to absorption metals and taking up toxic elements from the environment has been recognized for many years. The study is examination of the poss...

Root flavonoids of 5 Scirpus L. species: Cypereae Colla. Tribe, Cyperaideae Kostel. subfamily and Cyperaceae family (S. holoschenus L., S. lacustris L., S. littoralis Kuntze, S. maritimus L. and S. multicaule) from different parts of Markazi Province, Iran area were studied using 2-dimentional Paper Chromatography (2-DPC) and Thin Layer Chromatogra...

Background: Flavonoids are as one set of the polyphenolic compounds among secondary metabolites in different organs of plants that are used in plant chemotaxonomy and pharmacognosy. They have basic role in pollination and life cycle of anthmophyllus plants and also their spreading abroad and survival. Objective: The aim of this study was to compa...

Abstract Today drinking water quality, water pollutant and cleaning water are important topics in applied hydrology. Algae play an important role in controlling metal concentration in lakes and oceans. Their ability to absorption metals and taking up toxic elements from the environment has been recognized for many years. The study is examination of...

Abstract In this study, root, leaf and fruit flavonoids of Tribulus terrestris L. are compared. Aqueous -ethanolic extracts of collected plant material were examined to practice flavonoid detection, isolation and identificat ion by 2-dimensional paper chromatography, thin layer chromatography and available references. Voucher specimen was prepared...

Reseda (Tourn.) et L. is a genus in Resedaceae family with 153 species and subspecies in the world and 14 species in Iran. Some flavonoid compounds have been reported from the Reseda genus. Flavonoids are as one set of the polyphenolic compounds among secondary metabolites in different organs of plants that are used in plant chemotaxonomy. They hav...

Root flavonoids of 5 Scirpus L. species: Cypereae Colla. Tribe, Cyperaideae Kostel. subfamily and Cyperaceae family (S. holoschenus L., S. lacustris L., S. littoralis Kuntze, S. maritimus L. and S. multicaule) from different parts of Markazi Province, Iran area were studied using 2-dimentional paper chromatography (2-DPC) and thin layer chromatogra...

Phytochemical studies of Tribulus terrestris L. (Zygophyllaceae) carried out on collected root, leaf and fruit from Markazi Province, Iran. The genus Tribulus has 25 species in the world [1]. Rechinger has reported four species in Iran that Tribulus terrestris is characterized by having four spines in mericarps of fruit [2]. The species is used in...

Aegilos L. (Poaceae) is considered to be one of the ancestors of the cultivated wheat [1]. It consists of only one donor species to the gene pool of Triticum and has an important potential utilization in wheat improvement [2, 3]. Triticum has been examined for its flavonoid constituents [4]. An examination of the phenolic constituents of Aegilops o...

Flavonoids are set of the polyphenolic compounds in plants that possess a wide range of biological activities [1]. Cyperus L. from Cyperoideae (Cyperaceae) with 600 species in the world [2] and 16 species in Iran [3, 4]. Some flavonoid compounds have been reported from the Cyperus genus [5, 6]. More than 4000 varieties of flavonoids have been ident...

Flavonoids are set of the polyphenolic compounds in plants that possess a wide range of biological activities [1]. Cyperus L. from Cyperoideae (Cyperaceae) with 600 species in the world [2] and 16 species in Iran [3, 4]. Some flavonoid compounds have been reported from the Cyperus genus [5, 6]. More than 4000 varieties of flavonoids have been ident...

The methods using plants for biomonitoring of air and soil quality are simple, cheap, and fast and can supplement the classical physicochemical methods. In this study, biological pollen characterization of some collected legume species from an aluminum smelter area in Iran (IRALCO) was carried out to determine the actual value of pollen as a bioind...

Vitis L. from Vitoideae tribe and Vitaceae family is a genus contain about 65 species. V. vinifera is a commercial species that has many cultivars in the world and is cultivated predominantly because of its fruits, which are used fresh, dried or processed into wine. Some native cultivars of V. vinifera are cultivated in different regions of Markazi...

Abstract Crude oil effects were examined on Robinia peseudoacacia L. leaf flavonoids. Ten R. peseudoacacia seeds cultivated in 4 treatments: 0% (control), 1%, 2% and 3% crude oil in three repetitions in equal condition for 12 weeks. Leaf flavonoids examined using chromatographical methods. Results showed phytochemical changes in crude oil grown pla...

Nitrogen plays an important role in growth, yield and quality of crops. Excessive application of nitrogen fertilizers causes nitrate accumulation in many plants. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is an important vegetable in Iran and all over the world. Pungency, as an important character in garlic, is due to sulfur compounds like Alliine. In this study,...

Leaflets of six collected legume species including Alhagi camelorum Fisch., Cercis siliquastrum L., Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Medicago sativa L., Robinia peseudoacacia L., and Sophora alopecuroides L. from an aluminum reduction plant area in Iran were analyzed for presence of toxic aliphatic nitro compounds. In addition, studies were conducted to dete...

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Heavy metal pollution is a worldwide problem. Phytoremediation is an effective and low-cost interesting technology. This study was conducted in a dried waste pool of a lead and zinc mine in Angouran (Iran) to find accumulator plant(s). Concentrations of heavy metals were determined both in the soil and the plants that were grown in the mine and out...

The effects of fluoride (Fl) emission, from an aluminum (Al) reduction plant in Iran, on the concentration of Fl in six legume species were studied. In addition, the influence of Fl on leaf flavonoids was investigated. Determination of Fl in collected plants (Alhagi camelorum Fisch., Cercis siliquastrum L., Glycyrrhiza glabra L. Medicago sativa L.,...

Euphorbia splendida Mobayen (Euphorbiaceae) is one of the Euphorbia species that has not beenstudied so far. The aerial parts of this plant was collected from Arak, Iran and extracted with methanol(by maceration). The dried extract was subjected to exhaustive separation by column chromatographyand preparative TLC. Two terpens, a lupane-type triterp...

The aim of this study was to investigate the short term effect of aqueous-ethanolic extract of garlic in preventing and curing nephropathy following induced diabetes in rats using streptozotocin (STZ), with the help of stereological methods. Thirty two male wistar rats were randomly divided into control, control+extract, diabetic and diabetic+extra...

The effects of diazinon [O,O-diethyl O-(2-isopropyl 1-6-methyl-4 pryimidinyl)] (DZN) on serum estradiol levels in female Chalcalburnus chalcoides fish were studied. Five treatment aquaria were used as follows; control, DZN at 10, 20, 40, and 60 mgL 1 with 20 fish per aquarium. Each treatment was repeated for 24, 48, 72, 96, and 168 h (1 week). Afte...

The effects of diazinon [O,O-diethyl O-(2-isopropyl 1-6-methyl-4 pryimidinyl)] (DZN) on serum estradiol levels in female Chalcalburnus chalcoides fish were studied. Five treatment aquaria were used as follows; control, DZN at 10, 20, 40, and 60 µg L−1 with 20 fish per aquarium. Each treatment was repeated for 24, 48, 72, 96, and 168 h (1 week). Aft...

Leaflets of 15 populations of Leguminosae including Coronilla varia L., Astragalus agubensis Bunge, and Lotus corniculatus L. species from the Markazi province in Iran were analyzed for the presence of toxic aliphatic nitro compounds that are important due to (1) mammalian toxicities, (2) attraction of pollinators or seed disperses, and (3) repulsi...

The effects of natural zeolite (clinoptilolite, NZ) and synthetic zeolite (Y, SZ) on salinity and the presence of the harmful salts in the soil were compared on Raphanus sativus L. Nine soil treatments were studied: 1 (control), 2 (NaCl), 3 (Na2SO4), 4 (NZ), 5 (SZ), 6 (NZ + NaCl), 7 (SZ + NaCl), 8 (NZ + Na2SO4), and 9 (SZ + Na2SO4). Five radish see...