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.


Trachyspermum ammi
syn Carum copticum

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

 

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Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s): ajowan syn bishop's weed syn Ajonan syn javanee
Crop Use(s): spice/herb/condiment
Reference Source(s): kochhar, rehm, sturtevant
Number of Papers/Mentions: 21

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.]

Nagalakshmi, S., N. B. Shankaracharya, et al. (2000). Studies on chemical and technological aspects of ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Syn. Carum copticum Hiern) seeds. Journal of Food Science and Technology. [print] May June 37(3): 277-281. {a} Department of Plantation Products, Spices and Flavour Technology, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, 570 013, India

Singh, I. and V. P. Singh (2000). Antifungal properties of aqueous and organic solution extracts of seed plants against Aspergillus flavus and A. niger. Phytomorphology . [print] April June 50(2): 151-157. {a} Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India

Krishnamoorthy, V. and M. B. Madalageri (1999). Bishop weed (Trachyspermum ammi): An essential crop for north Karnataka. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences. Dec. 21(4): 996-998. {a} Jothi Vinayakar Koil Street, Inamkulathur (Post), Thiruchirapalli District, 621303, India

Singh, J. and N. N. Tripathi (1999). Inhibition of storage fungi of blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) by some essential oils. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 14(1): 1-4. {a} Natural Pesticide Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, 273009, India

Dwivedi, S. K. and K. P. Singh (1998). Fungitoxicity of some higher plant products against Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 13(6): 397-399. {a} Dep. Mycol. Plant Pathol., Inst. Agric. Sci., Banaras Hindu Univ., Varanasi 221005, India

Garg, S. N. and S. Kumar (1998). A new glucoside from Trachyspermum ammi. Fitoterapia 69(6): 511-512. {a} Dep. Phytochemical Technol., Central Inst. Medicinal Aromatic Plants, Lucknow-226015, India

Ram, R. L. and V. Saha (1998). Ethnobotanical wealth of Ranchi District, Bihar II: Herbal Medicinal plants used in dysentery. Bionature 18(1): 13-15. {a} 21/11, Univ. Colony, Bariatu, Ranchi-834009, India

Sardana, J., A. Batra, et al. (1998). Micropropagation of Trachyspermum ammi by shoot-tip culture. Advances in Plant Sciences 11(2): 35-38. Biotechnol. Lab., Botany Dep., Univ. Rajasthan, Jaipur-302 004, India

Singh, K., A. Singh, et al. (1998). Synergism of MGK-264 and piperonyl butoxide on the toxicity of plant derive molluscicides. Chemosphere 36(15): 3055-3060. {a} Dep. Zool., Univ. Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur 273 009, India

Singh, S., V. K. Singh, et al. (1998). Effects of active molluscicidal agents of common spices on biochemical parameters in the ovotestis of Lymnaea acuminata. Malaysian Applied Biology. June Dec 27(1-2): 45-49. {a} Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, 273 009, India

Nath, D., N. Sethi, et al. (1997). Survey on indigenous medicinal plants used for abortion in some districts of Uttar Pradesh. Fitoterapia 68(3): 223-225. {a} Div,. Toxicology, Central Drug Res. Inst., Lucknow 226 001, U.P. India

Rizki, Y. M., K. Fatima, et al. (1997). Antifungal activity of the plant Trachyspermum ammi (L.). Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 40(1-4): 38-40. PCSIR Lab. Complex, Off University Road, Karachi-75280, Pakistan

Sharma, M., A. Batra, et al. (1997). An efficient and reliable protocol for single step in vitro regeneration of Trachyspermum ammi. Journal of Phytological Research 10(1-2): 93-96. Dep. Botany, Univ. Rajasthan, Jaipur 302 004, India

Singh, S., V. K. Singh, et al. (1997). Molluscicidal activity of some common spice plants. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 14(3): 237-249. {a} Dep. Zool., Univ. Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur 273009, U.P., 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

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.

Hasan, N. (1992). Nematicidal action of essential oils isolated from selected indigenous plants against root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita. Acta Botanica Indica 20(1): 89-92. Plant Protection Div., Indian Grassland Fodder Res. Inst., Jhansi 284 003, India

Bagchi, G. D. and G. N. Srivastava (1989). SEM of epicarp surfaces of some medicinally important Apiaceae. International Journal Of Crude Drug Research 27(3): 171-177.

Dave, Y. S. and A. R. S. Menon (1989). Systematic and comparative value of fruit architecture in Trachyspermum sp. Feddes Repertorium 100(5-6): 251-256.

Jaiswal, S., S. C. Tripathi, et al. (1989). Studies on phytotoxicity of essential oil of Trachyspermum ammi Sprague: I. Effect on seed germination. Indian Perfumer 33(2): 104-109.

Rashid, A., S. Khan, et al. (1988). Distribution of some weeds on turmeric fields of district Bannu (Pakistan). Pakistan Journal Of Agricultural Research 9(4): 556-560.

Srivastava, K. C. (1988). Extract of a spice, omum (Trachyspermum ammi) shows antiaggregatory effects and alters arachidonic acid metabolism in human platelets. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes And Essential Fatty Acids 33(1): 1-6.

Anis, M. and M. Iqbal (1986). Antipyretic utility of some Indian plants in traditional medicine. Fitoterapia 57(1): 52-55.

Kumar, J., S. K. Patyal, et al. (1986). Evaluation of some essential oils as repellents to the indian honeybee Apis cerana indica: 1. Gustatory repellency and toxicity. Journal Of Apicultural Research 25(4): 256-261.

Saxena, A. P. and K. M. Vyas (1986). Antimicrobial activity of seeds of some ethnomedicinal plants. Journal Of Economic And Taxonomic Botany 8(2): 291-300.

Singh, S. P., P. Dubey, et al. (1986). Fungitoxic properties of the essential oil of Trachyspermum ammi. Mykosen 29(1): 37-40.

Syed, M., A. W. Sabir, et al. (1986). Antimicrobial activity of the essential oils of Umbelliferae: Part II. Trachyspermum ammi, Daucus carota, Anethum graveolens and Apium graveolens oils. Pakistan Journal Of Scientific And Industrial Research 29(3): 189-192.

Tripathi, S. C., S. P. Singh, et al. (1986). Studies on antifungal properties of essential oil of Trachyspermum ammi. Journal Of Phytopathology 116(2): 113-120.

Dikshit, A. and A. Husain (1984). Antifungal action of some essential oils against animal pathogens. Fitoterapia 55(3): 171-176.

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.

Sharma, A. K. and K. D. Sharma (1984). Studies on seed mycoflora of some umbelliferous spices. Agricultural Science Digest 4(2): 71-73.

Singh, S. C. (1984). A note on some home remedies available from kitchen stock in eastern Uttar Pradesh (India). Journal Of Economic And Taxonomic Botany 5(1): 149-150.

Sehgal, C. B. and N. S. Abbas Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration from hypocotyl tissue of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague. Phytomorphology 44(3-4): 265-271. Dep. Botany, Univ. Delhi, Delhi-110 007, India


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