Ethnopharmacological relevance Saffron, the dried red stigma of the perennial herb Crocus
sativus L.(Iridaceae), is one of the most important and expensive spices in the world. It is …

Hot air drying of lotus pollen at temperatures ranging from 40 to 70° C was investigated
experimentally. Results indicated that the whole drying process occurred in the falling rate …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) yield and quality are affected by many pre and post-harvest
activities. Therefore, four separate experiments were carried out to investigate the effect of …

Calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst) is a wild bush plant widely distributed in the south of
Argentina and Chile. Their blue colored fruits present particular flavor and health benefits …

Abstract Phytoprostanes (PhytoPs) and phytofurans (PhytoFs) are prostaglandin-like
compounds, contributing to defense signaling and prevention of cellular damage. These …

Hydroponic is a technique of growing plants in a soilless medium by using a sponge, rock
wool, hydroton, coconut coir, and perlite as an alternative for crop production systems …

The aim of our study was to explore the antioxidant potential of Moroccan saffron stigmas
(SS) and examine their performance as a natural antioxidant in enhancing the stability and …

Antioxidants represent a class of naturally occurring molecules that are responsible for
several health properties. Antioxidants are present in various natural products and food …

Aims: The aim of this work is the evaluation the anticarcinogenic effect on HT29 cancer cells
lines and antioxidant effect of three extracts from different morphological parts (leaves (LE) …

Saffron, containing carotenoids such as crocin, is a natural colorant with potential uses in
food and pharmaceutical products and health benefits. In this study, the water-soluble …