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.


Thymus capitatus
syn Coridothymus capitatus

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

 

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Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s): conehead thyme syn spanish oreganum syn headed savory
Crop Use(s): spice/herb/condiment
Reference Source(s): rehm, douglas, sturtevant
Number of Papers/Mentions: 18

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.]

Al, K. R., H. Khlaif, et al. (2000). Effectiveness of selected plant extracts in inhibiting Agrobacterium tumefaciens in vitro and in suppressing tumor formation on tomato roots in greenhouse. Dirasat Agricultural Sciences. Jan. 27(1): 10-19. {a} University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

Cosentino, S., C. I. G. Tuberoso, et al. (1999). In-vitro antimicrobial activity and chemical composition of Sardinian Thymus essential oils. Letters in Applied Microbiology. Aug. 29(2): 130-135. {a} Department of Experimental Biology, University of Cagliari, S.S. 554 Km. 4,500, 09042, Monserrato (Cagliari), Italy

Oran, S. A. (1999). Potato disc bioassay for some Jordanian medicinal plants. Pharmaceutical Biology. Oct. 37(4): 296-299. {a} Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

Petanidou, T., V. Goethals, et al. (1999). The effect of nutrient and water availability on nectar secretion and nectary structure of the dominant Labiatae species of phrygana. Systematics and Geography of Plants 68(1-2): 233-244. {a} Department of Geography, University of the Aegean, H. Trikoupi and Faonos Str., GR-81100, Mytilene, Greece

Hatzinkolis, E. N. and H. N. Panou (1997). A new species of Bryobiinae (Acari: Tetranychidae) from Thymus capitatus (L.) in Greece. Entomologische Mitteilungen aus dem Zoologischen Museum Hamburg 12(156): 189-195. {a} Acarology Lab., Agric. Res. Centre of Athens, 114 23 Lycovryssi, Greece

Pino, J. A., P. Boroes, et al. (1997). Production of oregano in Cuba: An alternative to importation. Alimentaria 35(280): 69-71. {a} Inst. Invest. Ind. Alimentaria, Carretera del Guatao km. 3.500, C. Habana 19200, Cuba

Petanidou, T. and E. Smets (1996). Does temperature stress induce nectar secretion in Mediterranean plants? New Phytologist 133(3): 513-518. {a} Botanical Inst., Lab. Systematics, Catholic Univ. Leuven, Kardinaal Mercierlaan 92, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium

Persano, O. L., M. G. Piazza, et al. (1995). Characterization of unifloral honeys. Apidologie 26(6): 453-465. {a} Ist. Sperimentale per la Zool. Agraria, Sezione di Apicoltura, Via L. Rech 36, 00156 Rome, Italy

Kandil, O., N. M. Radwan, et al. (1994). Extracts and fractions of Thymus capitatus exhibit antimicrobial activities. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 44(1): 19-24. {a} Harvard Med. Sch., Deaconess Hosp., Boston, MA, USA

Gabr, O. M. K., N. M. Ghazy, et al. (1993). Macro- and micromorphology of the leaf, stem and root of Thymus capitatus (L.) Hoffmgg et Link. Egyptian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 34(1-3): 1-12. Pharmacognosy Dep. Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria Univ., Alexandria, Egypt

Smith, M., Y. Wu, et al. (1993). Effect of light and water-stress on photosynthesis and biomass production in Boltonia decurrens (Asteraceae), a threatened species. American Journal of Botany 80(8): 859-864. {a} Southern Ill. Univ., Edwardsville, IL 62026, USA

Arras, G. and G. E. Grella (1992). Wild thyme, Thymus capitatus, essential oil seasonal changes and antimycotic activity. Journal Of Horticultural Science 67(2): 197-202.

Mahmoud, I., A. Alkofahi, et al. (1992). Mutagenic and toxic activities of several spices and some Jordanian medicinal plants. International Journal Of Pharmacognosy 30(2): 81-85.

Zani, F., G. Massimo, et al. (1991). Studies on the genotoxic properties of essential oils with Bacillus subtilis rec-assay and Salmonella/microsome reversion assay. Planta Medica 57(3): 237-241.

Christodoulakis, N. S. and J. Bazos (1990). Leaf anatomy of three seasonally dimorphic subshrubs. Acta Oecologica 11(2): 291-296.

Diamantoglou, S. and S. Rhizopoulou (1990). The lipid content and fatty acid composition of leaves, twigs and roots of Thymus capitatus L. and Sarcopoterium spinosum Spach during the course of a year. Flora 184(3): 221-229.

Rhizopoulou, S., S. Diamantoglou, et al. (1990). Free proline accumulation in leaves, stems and roots of four Mediterranean native phrygana species. Acta Oecologica 11(4): 585-594.

Troumbis, A. Y. (1990). Regulation of reproduction in Thymus capitatus under air pollution stress. Acta Oecologica 11(3): 385-390.

Vampa, G., A. Albasini, et al. (1988). Chemical and microbiological studies on the essential oils of Thymus. Plantes Medicinales Et Phytotherapie 22(3): 195-202.

Kanias, G. D. and A. Loukis (1987). Determination and correlation of active constituents and trace elements in the medicinal plant Thymus capitatus Hoffm. and Link. Fresenius Zeitschrift Fuer Analytische Chemie 327(3-4): 355-357.

Benjilali, B., E. A. Tantaoui, et al. (1986). Method for studying the antiseptic properties of essential oils by direct contact in agar medium. Plantes Medicinales Et Phytotherapie 20(2): 155-167.

Delitala, L. F., C. Gessa, et al. (1986). Water stress and the flexibility of phenol metabolism in Thymus capitatus. Fitoterapia 57(6): 401-408.

Psaras, G. K. and M. J. Konsolaki (1986). The annual rhythm of cambial activity in four subshrubs common in phryganic formations of Greece. Israel Journal Of Botany Basic And Applied Plant Sciences 35(1): 35-40.

Vokou, D. and N. S. Margaris (1986). Variation of volatile oil concentrations of Mediterranean aromatic shrubs Thymus capitatus, Satureja thymbra, Teucrium polium and Rosmarinus officinalis. International Journal Of Biometeorology 30(2): 147-155.

Vokou, D. and N. S. Margaris (1986). Autoallelopathy of Thymus capitatus. Acta Oecologica Oecologia Plantarum 7(2): 157-164.

Hatzopoulou, B. C. C. and G. K. Psaras (1985). Tracheary elements of some shrubs dominating phryganic ecosystems in Greece. Journal Of Plant Anatomy And Morphology 2(1): 63-70.

Benjilali, B., E. A. Tantaoui, et al. (1984). Method to study antimicrobial effects of essential oils: Application to the antifungal activity of 6 Moroccan essences. Journal Of Food Protection 47(10): 748-752.

Vokou, D., N. S. Margaris, et al. (1984). Effects of volatile oils from aromatic shrubs on soil microorganisms. Soil Biology And Biochemistry 16(5): 509-514.


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