Listing of Useful Plants of the World
[formerly Listing of Potential New Crops for Australia]


NOTICE: Information on the background to this Listing is available. The analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time was completed in 1997, using the Agricola database (1970-1996). Hard copies of the Listing (553 pages; over 4200 new crops listed with the analyses of numbers of papers over time included) are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher; see Advice on Publications Available.

The references listed below are from the Biological Abstracts database (1988-2000) and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re Silverplatter, go to www.silverplatter.com.


Cuminum cyminum

 

Analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time (Agricola database 1970-1996):

 

Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s): cumin syn comino syn cominho syn jira syn zeera
Crop Use(s): spice/herb/condiment
Reference Source(s): kochhar, rehm, sturtevant
Number of Papers/Mentions: 59

References (Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):

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Chand, K., M. P. Jain, et al. (2000). Alternaria spp associated with cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) seeds, their pathogenicity and control. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology. [print] April 30(1): 123-125. {a} Department of Plant Pathology, CCS HAU, Hisar, HR, 125 004, India

Christiansen, S., M. Bounejmate, et al. (2000). Tah village project in Syria: Another unsuccessful attempt to introduce ley-farming in the Mediterranean basin. Experimental Agriculture. April 36(2): 181-193. {a} International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Aleppo, Syria

Maikhuri, R. K., R. L. Semwal, et al. (2000). Cleome viscosa, Capparidaceae: A weed or a cash crop? Economic Botany. [print] April June 54(2): 150-154. {a} G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Srinagar-Garhwal, U.P., India

Tunc, I., B. M. Berger, et al. (2000). Ovicidal activity of essential oils from five plants against two stored-product insects. Journal of Stored Products Research. April 36(2): 161-168. {a} Faculty of Agriculture, Plant Protection Department, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey

Bhutada, S. G. (1999). Effect of herbal antistressor AV/ASE/14 and galactagogue Payapro on milk production in buffaloes during summer. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal. June 23(2): 135-136. {a} Sawargaon (P),Tq. Mukhed, Dist. Nanded, 431 716 (M.S.), India

Eikani, M. H., I. Goodarznia, et al. (1999). Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum L.). Flavour and Fragrance Journal 14(1): 29-31. {a} Department of Chemical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

Peter, K. V. (1999). Spices research in India. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Aug. 68(8 spec. issue): 527-532. {a} Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, KER, 673 012, India

Purohit, P. and A. Bohra (1999). Seed mycoflora associated with some important spice seeds. Advances in Plant Sciences. June 12(1): 195-198. {a} Department of Botany, J.N.V. University, Jodhpur, 342005, India

Purohit, P. and A. Bohra (1999). Effect of seed leachates of spice plants on spore germination of some seed-borne fungi. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology. April 29(1): 134-135. {a} Department of Botany, J.N.V. University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 342 005, India

Singh, S. N., J. P. Shukla, et al. (1999). Spices intercropping with autumn-planted sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum). Indian Journal of Agronomy. March 44(1): 64-67. {a} U.P. Council of Sugarcane Research, Shahjahanpur, UP, 242 001, India

Kubo, I. and H. I. Kinst (1998). Tyrosine inhibitors from cumin. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 46(12): 5338-5341. {a} Dep. Environ. Sci. Policy Management, Univ. California, Berkeley, CA 94720-3112, USA

Nalini, N., K. Sabitha, et al. (1998). Spices and glycoprotein metabolism in experimental colon cancer rats. Medical Science Research 26(11): 781-784. {a} Centre Micronutrient Res., Dep. Biochemistry, Annamalai Univ., Annamalainagar - 608 002, India

Nalini, N., K. Sabitha, et al. (1998). Influence of spices on the bacterial (enzyme) activity in experimental colon cancer. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 62(1): 15-24. {a} Dep. Biochem., Annamalai Univ., Annamalainagar 608 002, Tamilnadu, India

Singh, K. K. and T. K. Goswami (1998). Mechanical properties of cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum Linn.) under compressive loading. Journal of Food Engineering 36(3): 311-321. {a} Central Inst. Agric. Eng., Berasia Rd., Nabibagh, Bhopal 462 038, India

Tuni, I. and S. Sahinkaya (1998). Sensitivity of two greenhouse pests to vapours of essential oils. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 86(2): 183-187. Akdeniz, Univ., Fac. Agric., Plant Protection Dep., PK 510, Antalya, Turkey

Willatgamuwa, S. A., M. S. K. Platel, et al. (1998). Antidiabetic influence of dietary cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Nutrition Research 18(1): 131-142. {a} Dep. Biochem. and Nutrition, Central Food Technol. Research Inst., Mysore-570 013, India

Dhayal, S. L., S. C. Bhargava, et al. (1997). Screening of drought tolerance in cumin genotypes. Annals of Biology Hissar 13(1): 79-82. {a} Village Nayabas, P.O. Jobner Distt., Jaipur 303328, India

Omer, E. A., M. A. Nofal, et al. (1997). Effect of some growth regulators on the growth parameters and oil content of cumin wilt disease incidence under two types of soil. Egyptian Journal of Horticulture 24(1): 29-41. {a} Pharm. Sic. Dep., Natl. Res. Cent., Dokki, Cairo, Egypt

Agnihotri, S. and A. D. B. Vaidya (1996). A novel approach to study antibacterial properties of volatile components of selected Indian medicinal herbs. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 34(7): 712-715. C.B. Patel Res. Centre, Vile Parle, Bombay 400 056, India

Chien, L. Y. and V. H. Potty (1996). Studies on use of de-aromatised spices as a source of dietary fibre and minerals in bread. Journal of Food Science and Technology 33(4): 285-290. {a} Diversified Food Tech Resources and Services, 10039, Gaitherburg, MD 20879, USA

Dave, A., A. Batra, et al. (1996). Origin and development of embryos produced from somatic tissues of cumin. Journal of Phytological Research 9(1): 65-66. Botany Dep., Univ. Rajasthan, Jaipur-302004, India

Floris, I., C. Carta, et al. (1996). Activity of various essentials oils against Bacillus larvae White in vitro and in apiary trials. Apidologie 27(2): 111-119. {a} Istituto di Entomologi agraria, Universita degli Studi, Via Muroni 23/a, 07100 Sassari, Italy

Gora, D. R., N. L. Meena, et al. (1996). Effect of weed control and time of nitrogen application in cumin (Cuminum cyminum). Indian Journal of Agronomy 41(3): 500-501. Shri Karan Narendra Coll. Agric., Rajasthan Agric. Univ., Jobner 303 329, India

Gora, D. R., N. L. Meena, et al. (1996). Dry-matter accumulation and nitrogen uptake in cumin (Cuminum cyminum) as affected by weed control and time of N application. Indian Journal of Agronomy 41(4): 666-667. Dep. Agron., Shri Karan Narendra Coll. Agric., Rajasthan Agric. Univ., Jobner 303 329, India

Jangir, R. P. and R. Singh (1996). Effect of irrigation and nitrogen on seed yield of cumin (Cuminum cyminum). Indian Journal of Agronomy 41(1): 140-143. Main Spice Res. Station, GAU, Jagudan 382 710, India

Sallal, A. K. J. and A. Alkofahi (1996). Inhibition of the haemolytic activities of snake and scorpion venoms in vitro with plant extracts. Biomedical Letters 53(212): 211-215. {a} Dep. Biological Sci., Fac. Sci., Univ. Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan

Sheidai, M., P. Ahmadian, et al. (1996). Cytological studies in Iran Zira from three genus: Bunium, Carum and Cuminum. Cytologia Tokyo 61(1): 19-25. {a} Biol. Dep., Shahid Beheshti Univ., Tehran, Iran

Yadav, R. S. and B. L. Poonia (1996). Effect of fertilizers on the production potential of different crop sequences in arid regions. Indian Journal of Agronomy 41(2): 199-204. Agric. Res. Station, Rajasthan Agric. Univ., Mandor 342 304, India

Chourasia, H. K. (1995). Mycobiota and mycotoxins in herbal drugs of Indian pharmaceutical industries. Mycological Research 99(6): 697-703. Plant Pathol. Div., Cent. Inst. Med. Aromatic Plants, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow-226 015, India

Dave, A. and A. Batra (1995). Role of protein metabolism constituents in somatic embryo formation in cumin. Indian Journal of Plant Physiology 38(1): 25-27. Bot. Dep., Univ. Rajasthan, Jaipur 302 004, India

Dave, A. and A. Batra (1995). Somatic tissues leading to embryo-genesis in cumin. Current Science Bangalore 68(7): 754-755. Botany Dep., Univ. Rajasthan, Jaipur 302 004, India

Lodha, S. (1995). Soil solarization, summer irrigation and amendments for the control of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cumini and Macrophomina phaseolina in arid soils. Crop Protection 14(3): 215-219. Plant Pathol. Lab., Central Arid Zone Res. Inst., Jodhpur 342003, India

Rani, P., A. Aggarwal, et al. (1995). Qualitative and quantitative estimation of seed mycoflora of some spices. Advances in Plant Sciences 8(2): 401-403. Plant Pathol. Microbiol. Lab., Dep. Botany, Kurukshetra Univ., Kurukshetra 132 119, India

Roman, R. R., S. J. L. Flores, et al. (1995). Anti-hyperglycemic effect of some edible plants. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 48(1): 25-32. {a} Dep. Health Sci., Div. Biol. Health Sci., Metropolitan Autonomous University, Iztapalapa Campus, Mexico, D.F., Apdo. Postal 55-535, Mexico

Zidan, M. A. and M. A. Elewa (1995). Effect of salinity on germination, seedling growth and some metabolic changes in four plant species (Umbelliferae). Indian Journal of Plant Physiology 38(1): 57-61. Dep. Biol., Fac. Sci., King Abdulaziz Univ., PO Box 9028, Jeddah-21413, Saudi Arabia

Zlatanov, M. and S. A. Ivanov (1995). Studies on sterol composition of some glyceride oils from family Apiaceae. Fett Wissenschaft Technologie 97(10): 381-383. Lab. Biologisch Aktive Lipide, Zweigstelle des Inst. Organische Chemie, Bulgarischen Akademie, Wissenschaften, Boul. V. Apirlov 95, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Dave, A. and A. Batra (1994). One step regeneration via shoot tip culture in cumin. Journal of Phytological Research 7(2): 179-182. Botany Dep., Univ. Rasjasthan, Jaipur 302-004, India

Pradeep, K. U. and P. Geervani (1994). Influence of spices on protein utilisation of winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) and horsegram (Dolichos biflorus). Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 46(3): 187-193. {a} Postgrad. Res. Cent., Fac. Home Sci., A.P. Agric. Univ., Hyderabad-30, India

Zlatanov, M. (1994). Studies upon phospholipid composition of some glyceride oils from family Apiaceae. Fett Wissenschaft Technologie 96(12): 456-457. Lab. Biol. Aktive Lipide Bulgarischen Akad. der Wissenschaften, Boul. V. Aprilov 95, P.O. Box 27, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Das, A. B. and R. Mallick (1993). Nuclear DNA and chromosome changes within the tribe Ammineae. Cytobios 74(298-299): 197-207. Cent. Advanced Study, Dep. Botany, Univ. Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Rd., Calcutta 700019, India

Dwivedi, S. K. and N. K. Dubey (1993). Potential use of essential oil of Trachyspermum ammi against seed-borne fungi of Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. (Taub.)). Mycopathologia 121(2): 101-104. {a} c/o Prof. R. S. Dwivedi, P/16 New Med.-Enclave, Naria, Banaras Hindu Univ., Varanasi 221005, India

El, K. I. A., M. S. S. M. El, et al. (1993). Antibacterial and antidermatophyte activities of some essential oils from spices. Qatar University Science Journal 13(1): 63-69. Dep. Bot., Fac. Sci., Assiut Univ., Assiut, Egypt

Gorbachev, M. Y., A. I. Gren, et al. (1993). Dependence of biological response on the geometric and electronic characteristics of phenol derivatives with smoke flavour. Nahrung 37(2): 161-169. {a} Drumul Viilor 42, Ap. 77, 277028 Kishinev, Moldavia

Pradeep, K. U., P. Geervani, et al. (1993). Common Indian spices: Nutrient composition, consumption and contribution to dietary value. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 44(2): 137-148. {a} Foods Nutrition Dep., Postgraduate Res. Centre, A.P. Agricultural Univ., Hyderabad 500 030, India

Yasui, H. and M. Notoya (1993). A chromosomal study in the gametophytes and young sporophytes of Eckloniopsis radicosa (Kjellman) Okamura (Laminariales, Phaeophyta). Bulletin of the Faculty of Fisheries Hokkaido University 44(1): 1-5. {a} Lab. Marine Bot., Fac. Fisheries, Hokkaido University, Japan

Aruna, K. and V. M. Sivaramakrishnan (1992). Anticarcinogenic effects of some Indian plant products. Food and Chemical Toxicology 30(11): 953-956. {a} C-702, Tulip, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Bombay-400 076, India

Dave, Y., A. R. S. Menon, et al. (1992). A comparative study of oil canals in the pericarp of some Indian Umbelliferae. Feddes Repertorium 103(1-2): 71-75.

Dwivedi, S. K., S. K. Dwivedi, et al. (1992). Antifungal activity of Cuminum cyminum seed oil against Aspergillus flavus infesting seeds of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. (Taub.). International Journal of Tropical Plant Diseases 10(2): 203-207. Centre Advanced Study Botany, Banaras Hindu Univ., Varanasi-221 005, India

Chaudhary, G. R. and O. P. Gupta (1991). Response of cumin (Cuminum cyminum) to nitrogen application, weed control and sowing methods. Indian Journal Of Agronomy 36(Suppl): 212-216.

Devi, P. (1991). Induction of chromosome abnormalities and chlorophyll mutants in certain members of Umbelliferae. Advances In Plant Sciences 4(2): 341-345.

Pradeep, K. U., P. Geervani, et al. (1991). Influence of spices on utilization of sorghum and chickpea protein. Plant Foods For Human Nutrition 41(3): 269-276.

Sambaiah, K. and K. Srinivasan (1991). Effect of cumin, cinnamon, ginger, mustard and tamarind in induced hypercholesterolemic rats. Nahrung 35(1): 47-51.

Singh, G. and R. K. Upadhyay (1991). Fungitoxic activity of cumaldehyde, main constituent of the Cuminum cyminum oil. Fitoterapia 62(1): 86.

Zamboni, C. D. Q., H. I. Alves, et al. (1991). Adulteration and filth in spices. Revista Do Instituto Adolfo Lutz 51(1-2): 19-22.

Agrawal, R. and M. V. Patwardhan (1990). Formation of cuminaldehyde from in vitro cultures of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.). Indian Journal Of Plant Physiology 33(1): 66-68.

Badr, F. H. and E. V. Georgiev (1990). Amino acid composition of cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum L.). Food Chemistry 38(4): 273-278.

Bhati, D. S. (1990). Effect of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization on cumin (Cuminum cyminum) on loamy sand soils. Indian Journal Of Agricultural Sciences 60(7): 453-456.

Chattopadhyay, D. and A. K. Sharma (1990). Chromosome studies and estimation of nuclear DNA in different varieties of Cuminum cyminum L. and Carum copticum Benth. and Hook. Cytologia 55(4): 631-638.

Jiao, Y., J. Y. Sun, et al. (1990). Studies on chemical compositions of volatile oil from seeds of Cuminum cyminum L. Acta Botanica Sinica 32(5): 372-375.

Chaudhary, G. R. and O. P. Gupta (1989). Removal of nutrients by weeds and its effect on grain yield of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) grown with different weed management practices. Indian Journal Of Agronomy 34(4): 396-398.

El, N. S. I. and R. M. A. Mansour (1989). Flavone glycosides of Cuminum cyminum seeds. Grasas Y Aceites 40(2): 87-89.

Gupta, B. M. and C. P. S. Yadava (1989). Incidence of aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) on cumin in relation to sowing date variation. Indian Journal Of Entomology 51(1): 60-63.

Misra, N., A. Rathore, et al. (1989). Mycotoxins in spices: II. Investigation on natural occurrence of aflatoxins in Cuminum cyminum L. International Journal Of Tropical Plant Diseases 7(1): 81-84.

Patterson, R. S., M. S. Khalil, et al. (1989). Laboratory study of biological activity of four inert desiccant-dusts and five household materials on the larvae of cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis. Bulletin Of The Faculty Of Science Cairo University 57(1): 309-320.

Srivastava, K. C. (1989). Extracts from two frequently consumed spices: Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) and turmeric (Curcuma longa): Inhibit platelet aggregation and alter eicosanoid biosynthesis in human blood platelets. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes And Essential Fatty Acids 37(1): 57-64.

Al, K. K. I., S. M. A. Al, et al. (1988). Antifertility, anti-implantation and abortifacient activity of the aqueous extract of Cuminum cyminum. Fitoterapia 59(1): 5-10.

Sihag, R. C. (1988). Effect of pesticides and bee pollination on seed yield of some crops in India. Journal Of Apicultural Research 27(1): 49-54.

Ceska, O., S. K. Chaudhary, et al. (1987). Photoactive furocoumarins in fruits of some umbellifers. Phytochemistry 26(1): 165-170.

Gupta, B. M. and C. P. S. Yadava (1987). Estimation of losses in yield of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) due to aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Indian Journal Of Entomology 49(3): 436-442.

Malini, T. and G. Vanithakumari (1987). Estrogenic activity of Cuminum cyminum in rats. Indian Journal Of Experimental Biology 25(7): 442-444.

Menghini, A., A. Savino, et al. (1987). Antimicrobial activity of some essential oils in direct contact and in a microatmosphere. Plantes Medicinales Et Phytotherapie 21(1): 36-42.

Mohiuddin, S., R. A. Qureshi, et al. (1987). Laboratory investigations on the repellency of some plant oils to red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum herbst. Pakistan Journal Of Scientific And Industrial Research 30(10): 754-756.

Gupta, B. M. and C. P. S. Yadava (1986). Susceptibility of released and elite cumin germ-plasm to aphid, Myzus persicae. Indian Journal Of Agricultural Sciences 56(3): 174-176.

Jain, S. C. and M. Purohit (1986). Establishment of callus cultures of three medically important plants and investigations of their metabolites: I. Herba Polonica 31(1-2): 35-38.

Srivastava, R. K., P. Mathur, et al. (1986). Spermosphere and spermoplane mycoflora of Cuminum cyminum L. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences India Section B 56(1): 85-88.

Syed, M., M. Hanif, et al. (1986). Antimicrobial activity of the essential oils of the Umbelliferae family: Part I. Cuminum cyminum, Coriandrum sativum, Foeniculum vulgare and Bunium persicum oils. Pakistan Journal Of Scientific And Industrial Research 29(3): 183-188.

Barakat, A. A., H. S. M. Fahmy, et al. (1985). Toxicity of the extracts of black-pepper (Piper nigrum), cumin (Cuminum cyminum), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) and lupine (Lupinus termis) against Drosophila melanogaster, Ceratitis capitata and Spodoptera littoralis. Indian Journal Of Agricultural Sciences 55(2): 116-120.

Khan, H. H., N. Bibi, et al. (1985). Trace metal contents of common spices. Pakistan Journal Of Scientific And Industrial Research 28(4): 234-237.

Saksena, N. and H. H. S. Tripathi (1985). Plant volatiles in relation to fungistasis. Fitoterapia 56(4): 243-244.

Srivastava, R. K. and S. Chandra (1985). Studies on seed mycoflora of some spices in India: Qualitative and quantitative estimations. International Biodeterioration 21(1): 19-26.

Saksena, N. K. and S. Saksena (1984). Enhancement in the antifungal activity of some essential oils in combination against some dermatophytes. Indian Perfumer 28(1): 42-45.

Hemavathy, J. and J. V. Prabhakar (1578). Lipid composition of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) seeds. Journal Of Food Science 53(5): 1578-1579.

Avatar, R., S. L. Dashora, et al. Analysis of genetic divergence in cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.). Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding 51(3): 289-291. Dep. Genetics Plant Breeding, S. K. N. College Agric., Jobner 362001, India


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