Iron nano-complexes and iron chelate improve biological activities of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.).

In this study, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) essential oil (EO) in response to different Fe sources (Fe-arginine, Fe-glycine, and Fe-histidine nano-complexes and Fe-EDDHA) were examined. EO samples were predominantly constituted by the phenylpropanoid methyl chavicol (53-89.

Iran supports a great share of biodiversity and floristic endemism for spp. (Liliaceae): A review.

Iran supports a great share of exotic and/or endemic plant genera and species. The genus (Liliaceae) is a precious part of this botanical richness with 19 species, of which 10 are endemic to the country. However, signs are mounting that the country is truly at a crossroads when it comes to preservation of this national wealth.