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Capparis spinosa
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Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)
Common Name(s):
bush capersReferences
(Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to
www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]Hmamouchi, M., M. Lahlou, et al. (2000). Molluscicidal activity of some Moroccan medicinal plants. Fitoterapia . [print] June 71(3): 308-314. {a} Unite de Recherche: Substances Naturelles, Faculte de Medecine et de Pharmacie, Rabat-Institut, Rabat, Morocco
Ramesh, P. T., S. K. Mitra, et al. (2000). Evaluation of Liv. 52 Vet drops in puppies. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal. [print] June 24(2): 157-158. {a} Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore, 560024, India
Sharaf, M., A. M. A. El, et al. (2000). Quercetin triglycoside from Capparis spinosa. Fitoterapia . Feb. 71(1): 46-49. {a} Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, 12311, Egypt
Akgul, A. and M. Ozcan (1999). Some compositional characteristics of capers (Capparis spp.) seed and oil. Grasas y Aceites. Jan. Feb. 50(1): 49-52. {a} Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, 42031, Konya, Turkey
Al, K. L., Y. Y. Bilto, et al. (1999). Effects of selected chemical ingredients from Capparis spinosa L. on platelet aggregation and blood coagulation. Dirasat Pure Sciences. Aug. 26(2): 195-202. {a} Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Ali, S. M. S. and G. S. I. Abu (1999). Antifungal activity of plant extracts against dermatophytes. Mycoses . Dec. 42(11-12): 665-672.
Calis, I., A. Kuruuzum, et al. (1999). 1H-indole-3 acetonitrile glycosides from Capparis spinosa fruits. Phytochemistry Oxford. April 50(7): 1205-1208. {a} Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
Gharras, L., M. Hmamouchi, et al. (1999). Comparative study of the hypoglycemic effects of six plants from the traditional pharmacopeia of Morocco. Revue de Medecines et Pharmacopees Africaines. [print] 13: 71-80. {a} Laboratoire de Chimie et de Biochimie, Faculte de Medecine et de Pharmacie, Rabat, Morocco
Jacobson, R. L. and Y. Schlein (1999). Lectins and toxins in the plant diet of Phlebotomus papatasi (Diptera: Psychodidae) can kill Leishmania major promastigotes in the sandfly and in culture. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology. June 93(4): 351-356. {a} Department of Parasitology, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, 91120, Israel
Ozcan, M. and A. Akgul (1999). Storage quality in different brines of pickled capers (Capparis spp.). Grasas y Aceites. July Aug 50(4): 269-274. {a} Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural, Selcuk University, 42031, Konya, Turkey
Ozcan, M. and A. Akgul (1999). Pickling process of capers (Capparis spp.) flower buds. Grasas y Aceites. March April 50(2): 94-99. {a} Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, 42031, Konya, Turkey
Psaras, G. K. and I. Sofroniou (1999). Wood anatomy of Capparis spinosa from an ecological perspective. IAWA Journal 20(4): 419-429. {a} Section of Plant Biology, Department of Biology, University of Patras, GR 265 00, Patras, Greece
Van, H. Y. and P. J. Seddon (1999). Seasonal changes in habitat use by Houbara Bustards Chlamydotis (undulata) macqueenii in northern Saudi Arabia. Ibis . April 141(2): 208-215. {a} National Wildlife Research Center, National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Ali, S. M. S., R. M. R. Yaghmour, et al. (1998). Antimicrobial activity of 20 plants used in folkloric medicine in the Palestinian area. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 60(3): 265-271. Dep. Biol. Sci., An-Najah Natl. Univ., Nablus, Palestine
Ozcan, M. and A. Akgul (1998). Influence of species, harvest date and size on composition of capers (Capparis spp.) flower buds. Nahrung 42(2): 102-105. {a} Selcuk Univ. Fac. Agric., Dep. Food Eng., TK-42031 Kampus, Konya, Turkey
Padma, V. V., V. Suja, et al. (1998). Hepatoprotective effect of Liv.52 on antitubercular drug-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Fitoterapia 69(6): 520-522. {a} Department Biochemistry, University Madras, Guindy Campus, Madras-600 025, India
Andrade, G., E. Esteban, et al. (1997). Isolation and identification of N2-fixing microorganisms from the rhizosphere of Capparis spinosa (L.). Plant and Soil 197(1): 19-23. {a} United States Dep. Agric., Horticultural Crops Res. Lab., 3420 NW Orchard Ave., Corvallis, OR 97333, USA
Decraene, L. P. R. and E. F. Smets (1997). A floral ontogenetic study of some species of Capparis and Boscia, with special emphasis on the androecium. Botanische Jahrbuecher fuer Systematik Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie 119(2): 231-255. Lab. Plant Syst., Bot. Inst., K.U. Leuven, Kardinaal Mercierlaan 92, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium
Rhizopoulou, S., K. Heberlein, et al. (1997). Field water relations of Capparis spinosa L. Journal of Arid Environments 36(2): 237-248. {a} Inst. Gen. Botany, Univ. Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Athens 15784, Greece
Ronse, D. L. P. and E. F. Smets (1997). Evidence for carpel multiplications in the Capparaceae. Belgian Journal of Botany 130(1): 59-67. Lab. Plant Systematics, Botanical Inst., Katholieke Univ. Leuven, Kardinaal Mercierlaan 92, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium
Sanchez, G. P., L. A. F. Carrillo, et al. (1997). Fragmenta chorologica occidentalia, 5844-5845. Anales del Jardin Botanico de Madrid 55(1): 146. Dep. Biol. Veg., Fac. Biol., Univ. Murcia, Campus de Espinardo, E-30100 Murcia, Spain
Sharaf, M., A. M. E. El, et al. (1997). Flavonoids of four Cleome and three Capparis species. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 25(2): 161-166. {a} Dep. Plant Systematic Egyptian Flora, Natl. Research Centre, El-Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
Hodar, J. A., F. Campos, et al. (1996). Trophic ecology of the Ocellated lizard Lacerta lepida in an arid zone of Southern Spain: Relationships with availability and daily activity of prey. Journal of Arid Environments 33(1): 95-107. {a} Departamento de Biol. Animal y Ecol., Fac. de Ciencias, Univ. de Granada, E-18071 Granada, Spain
Ozdemir, F. and M. Ozturk (1996). Studies on the autecology of Capparis L. species distributed in West Anatolia. Turkish Journal of Botany 20(2): 117-125. Ege Universitesi, Fen Fakultesi, Biyolji Bolumu, Botanik Anabilim Dali, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
Petanidou, T., L. A. J. Van, et al. (1996). Change in floral nectar components from fresh to senescent flowers of Capparis spinosa (Capparidaceae), a nocturnally flowering Mediterranean shrub. Plant Systematics and Evolution 199(1-2): 79-92. {a} Botanical Institute, Laboratory Systematics, Catholic University Leuven, Kardinaal Mercierlaan 92, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium
Psaras, G. K., G. S. Diamantopoulos, et al. (1996). Chloroplast arrangement along intercellular air spaces. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences 44(1): 1-9. {a} Inst. General Bot., Univ. Athens, Athens 157 84, Greece
Shirwaikar, A., K. K. Sreenivasan, et al. (1996). Chemical investigation and antihepatotoxic activity of the root bark of Capparis spinosa. Fitoterapia 67(3): 200-204. {a} Coll. Pharmaceutical Sci., Manipal 576119, Karnataka, India
Gadgoli, C. and S. H. Mishra (1995). Preliminary screening of Achillea millefolium, Cichorium intybus and Capparis spinosa for antihepatotoxic activity. Fitoterapia 66(4): 319-323. {a} Pharm. Dep., Fac. Technol. Eng., M.S. Univ. Baroda, Kalabhavan, Vadodara 390001, Gujarat, India
Sozzi, G. O. and A. Chiesa (1995). Improvement of caper (Capparis spinosa L.) seed germination by breaking seed coat-induced dormancy. Scientia Horticulturae Amsterdam 62(4): 255-261. {a} Catedra Bioquimica, Facultad Agronomia, Univ. Buenos Aires, Avenida San Martin 4453, 1417-Buenos Aires, Argentina
Turkoz, S., G. Toker, et al. (1995). Investigation of some Turkish plants regarding of rutin. Journal of Faculty of Pharmacy of Gazi University 12(1): 17-21. {a} Dep. Pharm., Fac. Pharm., Gazi Univ., 06330 Ankara, Turkey
Chauhan, B. L., A. R. Mohan, et al. (1994). Bioassay for evaluation of the hepatoprotective effect of LIV.52, a polyherbal formulation, on ethanol metabolism in chronic alcohol-exposed rats. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 26(2): 117-120. {a} R and D Cent., Himalaya Drug Co., Makali, Bangalore 562-123, India
Krishnamurthy, R., T. Srinivas, et al. (1994). Effect of air pollution on some bund trees of the agricultural lands. Journal of Environmental Biology 15(2): 97-106. {a} Dep. Bio-sciences, South Gujarat University, Surat 295 007, India
Schlein, Y. and R. L. Jacobson (1994). Mortality of Leishmania major in Phlebotomus papatasi caused by plant feeding of the sand flies. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 50(1): 20-27. {a} Dep. Parasitol., Hebrew Univ.-Hadassah Med. Sch., PO Box 1172, Jerusalem 91010, Israel
Al, S. M. S. (1993). Traditional Medicinal Plants of Saudi Arabia. American Journal of Chinese Medicine 21(3-4): 291-298. Dep. Pharmacognosy, College Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Barbera, G. and F. M. Butera (1992). Diffusion of innovative agricultural production systems for sustainable development of small islands: A methodological approach based on the science of complexity. Environmental Management 16(5): 667-679.
Brandes, D. (1992). Flora and vegetation on city walls. Tuexenia(12): 315-339. Universitaetsbibliothek der TU Braunschweig, Pockelsstr. 13, D-3300 Braunschweig, Germany
Brevard, H., M. Brambilla, et al. (1992). Occurrence of elemental sulphur in capers (Capparis spinosa L.) and first investigation of the flavour profile. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 7(6): 313-321. NESTEC Ltd., Nestle Research Centre, Food Sci. Dep., PO Box 44, Vers-chez-les-Blanc, 1000 Lausanne 26, Switzerland
Jankowski, W. J. and T. Chojnacki (1991). Long chain polyisoprenoid alcohols in leaves of Capparis spp. Acta Biochimica Polonica 38(2): 265-276.
Rhizopoulou, S. (1990). Physiological responses of Capparis spinosa L. to drought. Journal Of Plant Physiology 136(3): 341-348.
Rodriguez, R., M. Rey, et al. (1990). In vitro propagation of caper (Capparis spinosa L.). In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology 26(5): 531-536.
Safrazbekyan, S. A., N. V. Kataeva, et al. (1990). Morphological properties of caper (Capparis spinosa L.) shoots during clonal micropropagation. Fiziologiya Rastenii 37(1): 169-176.
Schraudolf, H. (1989). Indole glucosinolates of Capparis spinosa. Phytochemistry 28(1): 259-260.
Van, W. J. and P. Gori (1989). The ultrastructure of Capparis spinosa pollen grains. Journal Of Submicroscopic Cytology And Pathology 21(1): 149-156.
Fernandez, G. E. (1988). Spring and summer hosts for Pieris rapae in Southern Spain with special attention to Capparis spinosa. Entomologia Experimentalis Et Applicata 48(2): 173-178.
Gori, P. and M. Lorito (1988). Ultrastructural features of ontogeny of pollen in Capparis spinosa var. inermis. Caryologia 41(3-4): 251-262.
Gori, P. and M. Lorito (1988). An ultrastructural investigation of the anther wall and tapetum in Capparis spinosa var. inermis. Caryologia 41(3-4): 329-340.
Dafni, A., D. Eisikowitch, et al. (1987). Nectar flow and pollinators' efficiency in two co-occurring species of Capparis (Capparaceae) in Israel. Plant Systematics And Evolution 157(3-4): 181-186.
Gallitelli, D. and F. A. Di (1987). Characterization of caper latent virus. Journal Of Phytopathology 119(2): 97-105.
Schlein, Y. and B. Yuval (1987). Leishmaniasis in the Jordan Valley: IV. Attraction of Phlebotomus papatasi (Diptera: Psychodidae) to plants in the field. Journal Of Medical Entomology 24(1): 87-90.
Yaniv, Z., A. Dafni, et al. (1987). Plants used for the treatment of diabetes in Israel. Journal Of Ethnopharmacology 19(2): 145-152.
Ahmed, M. (1986). Vegetation of some foothills of Himalayan range in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal Of Botany 18(2): 261-270.
Eisikowitch, D., Y. Ivri, et al. (1986). Reward partitioning in Capparis spp. along ecological gradient. Oecologia 71(1): 47-50.
Schlein, Y. and A. Warburg (1986). Phytophagy and the feeding cycle of Phlebotomus papatasi (Diptera: Psychodidae) under experimental conditions. Journal Of Medical Entomology 23(1): 11-15.
Al, S. S. M., F. M. J. Redha, et al. (1985). Modified extraction procedure for the active constituents of some Iraqi medicinal plants. Fitoterapia 56(1): 56-58.
Rodrigo, M., M. J. Lazaro, et al. (1152). Composition of capers (Capparis spinosa): Influence of cultivar, size and harvest date. Journal Of Food Science 57(5): 1152-1154.
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