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.


Nepeta cataria

 

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

 

Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s): catnip
Crop Use(s): spice/herb/condiment
Reference Source(s): sturtevant
Number of Papers/Mentions: 45

References (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.]

Glinwood, R. T., D. W. M. Smiley, et al. (1999). Aphid sex pheromones: Manipulation of beneficial insects for aphid population control. Pesticide Science 55(2): 208-209. {a} Department of Biological and Ecological Chemistry, IACR-Rothamsted, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2JQ, UK

Ibrahim, M. E. and E. D. A. A. Ezz (1999). Cultivation of Nepeta cataria L. in Egypt: Its growth, yield and essential oil content as influenced by some agronomic practices. Egyptian Journal of Horticulture. [print] 26(3): 281-302. {a} Cultivation and Production of Medicinal Plant Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt

Lindstrom, A. (1999). Contributions to the flora of Orebro, South-Central Sweden. 2. Areas with sandpits and gravel pits. Svensk Botanisk Tidskrift 93(5-6): 265-278. {a} Varby Grand 30, SE-702 28, Orebro, Sweden

Lindstrom, A. (1999). Contributions to the flora of Orebro, South-central Sweden. 1. Urban, rural and nature areas. Svensk Botanisk Tidskrift 93(4): 215-232. {a} Varby Grand 30, SE-702 28, Orebro, Sweden

Raetzel, S. (1999). Short communication - Nepetia cataria and Rhinanthus minor, two very endangered plant groups in Mark Brandenburg. Verhandlungen des Botanischen Vereins von Berlin und Brandenburg. [print] 132: 167-171. {a} Am Kleistpark 8, D-15230, Frankfurt/Oder, Germany

Tropnikova, I. V., I. G. Zenkevich, et al. (1999). Composition of Nepeta cataria L. var. citriodora Beck. essential oil and features of its determination. Rastitel'nye Resursy 35(2): 64-69.

Zhu, J., A. A. Cosse, et al. (1999). Olfactory reactions of the twelve-spotted lady beetle, Coleomegilla maculata and the green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea to semiochemicals released from their prey and host plant: Electroantennogram and behavioral responses. Journal of Chemical Ecology. May 25(5): 1163-1177. {a} Department of Entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA

Dapkevicius, A., R. Venskutonis, et al. (1998). Antioxidant activity of extracts obtained by different isolation procedures from same aromatic herbs grown in Lithuania. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 77(1): 140-146. {a} Dep. Food Technol., Kaunas Univ. Technol., Radvilenu pl. 19 LT-3028, Kaunas, Lithuania

Hallahan, D. L., J. M. West, et al. (1998). Nepetalactol oxidoreductase in trichomes of the catmint Nepeta racemosa. Phytochemistry Oxford 48(3): 421-427. {a} Biochem. and Physiol. Dep., IACR-Rothamsted, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 2JQ, UK

Jander, R. (1998). Olfactory learning of fruit odors in the eastern yellow jacket, Vespula maculifrons (Hymenoptera: Vespidae). Journal of Insect Behavior. Nov. 11(6): 879-888. {a} Department of Entomology and Department of Systematics and Ecology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA

Kolalite, M. R. (1998). Comparative analysis of ultrastructure of glandular trichomes in two Nepeta cataria chemotypes (N. cataria and N. cataria var. citriodora). Nordic Journal of Botany 18(5): 589-598. {a} Lab. Plant Resources, V.L. Komarov Botanical Inst., Ulitsa Prof. Popova 2, 197376 St. Petersburg, Russia

Mosquero, M. (1998). Nepeta cataria L., a new species for the flora of western Andalusia. Lagascalia 20(2): 315-316. {a} Dpto. de Biologia Vegetal y Ecologia, 41080, Sevilla, Spain

Tropnikova, I. V., A. L. Budantsev, et al. (1998). Content and composition of essential oils of Nepeta L. species. Rastitel'nye Resursy 34(4): 84-103.

Vorobeikov, G. A., G. I. Dubenskaya, et al. (1998). Effect of bacterial agents on the mineral nutrition and productivity of catnip. Agrokhimiya(4): 48-51. A. I. Herzen Russ. State Pedagog. Univ., nab. Moiki 48, St. Petersburg 191186, Russia

Osterhoudt, K. C., S. K. Lee, et al. (1997). Catnip and the alteration of human consciousness. Veterinary and Human Toxicology 39(6): 373-375. {a} Div. Emergency Med., Children's Hosp. Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA

De, V. M., E. Mancini, et al. (1996). Monographs on botanical flavouring substances used in foods. Part V. Fitoterapia 67(3): 241-251. {a} Lab. Metabolismo Biochimica Patol., I.S.S. Roma, Italy

Kolalite, M. R. (1996). Peculiarities of morphology and ultrastructure of glandular trichomes on leaves of Nepeta cyanea Stev., N. cataria L. var. citriodora Balb. and Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. Rastitel'nye Resursy 32(3): 65-73. V.L. Komarov Bot. Inst., Russ. Acad. Sci., St. Petersburg, Russia

Anderson, T. A. and J. R. Coats (1995). Screening rhizosphere soil samples for the ability to mineralize elevated concentrations of atrazine and metolachlor. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B Pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes 30(4): 473-484. Pesticide Toxicol. Lab., Dep. Entomol., Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA 50011, USA

Massoco, C. O., M. R. P. R. Silva, et al. (1995). Behavioral effects of acute and long-term administration of catnip (Nepeta cataria) in mice. Veterinary and Human Toxicology 37(6): 530-533. {a} Fac. Veterinary Med., Health Sci. Inst., Paulista Univ., Brazil

Nechaeva, T. I. and O. V. Petrova (1995). The findings of adventive plants in Kunaschir Island. Botanicheskii Zhurnal St Petersburg 80(8): 118. Far East State Univ., Vladivostok, Russia

Walker, J. T. (1995). Garden Herbs as Hosts for Southern Rootknot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood, race 3). Hortscience 30(2): 292-293. Dep. Plant Pathol., Univ. Georgia, Coll. Agric. Environ. Sci., Georgia Stn., Griffin, GA 30223, USA

Kolalite, M. R. (1994). Dynamics of ultrastructure of capitate glandular hairs in Nepeta cataria and Dracocephalum moldavica (Lamiaceae) in connection with glycoprotein biosynthesis. Botanicheskii Zhurnal St Petersburg 79(9): 34-42. V.L. Komarov Bot. Inst., Russ. Acad. Sci., St. Petersburg, Russia

Kolalite, M. R. (1994). Dynamics of ultrastructure of peltate glands in Nepeta cataria and Dracocephalum moldavica (Lamiaceae) in connection with terpene biosynthesis. Botanicheskii Zhurnal St Petersburg 79(8): 17-27. V.L. Komarov Bot. Inst., Russ. Acad. Sci., St. Petersburg, Russia

Kolalite, M. R. (1994). Distribution of ethereal oil glandules on leaves of Nepeta cataria L. and Dracocephalum moldavica L. Rastitel'nye Resursy 30(1-2): 120-125. V.L. Komarov Bot. Inst., Russ. Acad. Sci., St. Petersburg, Russia

Singh, V. (1994). Herbal remedies for worm infestation in Kashmir Himalaya. Fitoterapia 65(4): 354-356. Botanical Sci., Regional Res. Lab., Jammu-Tawi, India

Snook, M. E., M. S. Blum, et al. (1993). Caffeoyltartronic acid from catnip (Nepeta cataria): A precursor for catechol in lubber grasshopper (Romalea guttata) defensive secretions. Journal of Chemical Ecology 19(9): 1957-1966. {a} Phytochemical Res. Unit, USDA-ARS, Russell Res. Cent., P.O. Box 5677, Athens, GA 30613, USA

Witzgall, P., M. Bentsson, et al. (1993). Attraction of pea moth Cydia nigricana F. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) to female sex pheromone (E,E)-8,10-dodecadien-1-yl acetate, is inhibited by geometric isomers E, Z,Z,E and Z,Z. Journal of Chemical Ecology 19(9): 1917-1928. {a} Dep. Ecol., Lund Univ., 223 62 Lund, Sweden

Nechaeva, T. I. (1992). New and rare species of adventive plants in flora of Primorski Krai. Botanicheskii Zhurnal St Petersburg 77(12): 129-131. Far East State Univ., Vladivostok, Russia

Uyehara, T., N. Shida, et al. (1992). New type of cyclization of alpha,beta,chi,psi-unsaturated dioic acid esters through tandem conjugate additions by using lithium N-benzyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)amide as a nitrogen nucleophile. Journal Of Organic Chemistry 57(11): 3139-3145.

Karlsson, T. (1990). Floristical notes. Svensk Botanisk Tidskrift 84(4): 246-249.

Al, M. A. H. E. and S. K. W. Al (1989). Ecology and geographical distribution of the genus Nepeta in Iraq. Journal Of Biological Sciences Research 20(3): 127-137.

Mishurova, S. S. and S. R. Makedova (1989). Morphological description and composition of essential oil from Nepeta cataria L. Izvestiya Akademii Nauk Azerbaidzhanskoi Ssr Seriya Biologicheskikh Nauk(3): 11-17.

Xie, S., S. Uesato, et al. (1989). Biosynthesis of iridoid glucosides in Patrinia gibbosa. Journal Of Natural Products 52(4): 701-705.

De, P. H. L., B. Nicolai, et al. (1988). The essential oils of five Nepeta species: A preliminary evaluation of their use in chemotaxonomy by cluster analysis. Flavour And Fragrance Journal 3(4): 155-160.

Eisenbraun, E. J., D. W. Sullins, et al. (1988). (4aS,7S,7aR)-nepetalactam and (4aS,7S,7aR)-2-((3R,4R,4aR,7S, 7aR)-octahydro-4,7-dimethyl-1-oxocyclopenta(c)pyran-3-yl)nepetalacam: Nitrogen analogues of nepetalactone and nepetalic psi-anhydride. Journal Of Organic Chemistry 53(17): 3968-3972.

Karlsson, T. (1988). Floristic notes. Svensk Botanisk Tidskrift 82(2): 157-158.

Negueruela, A. V., M. M. Rico, et al. (1988). The essential oils of Nepeta coerulea ssp. coerulea, Nepeta nepetella ssp. aragonensis and Nepeta cataria. Giornale Botanico Italiano 122(5-6): 295-302.

Xie, S., S. Uesato, et al. (1988). Absolute structure of the nepetaside, a new iridoid glucoside from Nepeta cataria. Phytochemistry 27(2): 469-472.

Murai, F., M. Tagawa, et al. (1987). A new iridoid glucoside, nepetariaside, from Nepeta cataria. Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 35(6): 2533-2537.

Svensson, R. and M. Wigren (1986). A survey of the history, biology and preservation of some retreating synanthropic plants. Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis Symbolae Botanicae Upsalienses 25(4): 1-73.

Murai, F., M. Tagawa, et al. (1984). (1R,5R,8S,9S)-Deoxyloganic acid from Nepeta cataria. Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 32(7): 2809-2814.

Svensson, R. and M. Wigren (1984). History and biology of Nepeta cataria in Sweden. Svensk Botanisk Tidskrift 78(6): 321-334.

Sih, A. and M. S. Baltus (1679). Patch size, pollinator behavior, and pollinator limitation in catnip. Ecology 68(6): 1679-1690.


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Index of common names:
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N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Y] [Z]


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