Publications

fungal planet description sheets: 214-280.	novel species of microfungi described in the present study include the following from south africa: cercosporella dolichandrae from dolichandra unguiscati, seiridium podocarpi from podocarpus latifolius, pseudocercospora parapseudarthriae from pseudarthria hookeri, neodevriesia coryneliae from corynelia uberata on leaves of afrocarpus falcatus, ramichloridium eucleae from euclea undulata and stachybotrys aloeticola from aloe sp. (south africa), as novel member of the stachybotriaceae fam. nov. s ...	2014	25264390
the non-foliar hypoxic photosynthetic syndrome: evidence for enhanced pools and functionality of xanthophyll cycle components and active cyclic electron flow in fruit chlorenchyma.	green fruits display a high engagement in cef and enhanced vaz cycle activity as a response to the demands imposed by their internal aerial conditions, particularly low o 2 , due to gas exchange limitations. in the present study, we used hplc analysis, post-illumination changes in fluorescence yield under varying o2 and co2 partial pressures and absorbance changes at 820 nm induced by far-red light to assess the carotenoid composition, the functionality of the xanthophyll cycle (vaz) and the pos ...	2015	25559941
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and skin regenerative properties of an aloe vera-based extract of nerium oleander leaves (nae-8(®)).	the goal for this study was to evaluate the effects of an aloe vera-based nerium oleander extract (nae-8(®)), compared to an extract of a. vera gel alone (aloe), and to an aqueous extract of n. oleander (aq-noe) in bioassays pertaining to dermatologic potential with respect to antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory effects, and cytokine profiles in vitro.	2015	26005354
genome sequence of arthrobacter koreensis 5j12a, a plant growth-promoting and desiccation-tolerant strain.	arthrobacter koreensis 5j12a is a desiccation-tolerant organism isolated from the nerium oleander rhizosphere. here, we report its genome sequence, which may shed light on its role in plant growth promotion. this is believed to be the first published genome of a desiccation-tolerant plant growth promoter from the genus arthrobacter.	2015	26067978
acute death associated with citrobacter freundii infection in an african elephant (loxodonta africana).	a 21-year-old male african elephant (loxodonta africana) died suddenly with no previous medical history. grossly, there were severe multifocal epicardial and endocardial hemorrhages of the atria and ventricles, hydropericardium, multifocal pleural hemorrhages, and severe pulmonary congestion and edema. histologically, there was fibrinoid vasculitis and thrombosis in the heart and lung and myocardial necrosis. citrobacter freundii was isolated in abundance in pure culture from liver and heart sam ...	2015	26179092
genome sequence of microbacterium sp. strain 3j1, a highly desiccation-tolerant bacterium that promotes plant growth.	the genome sequence for microbacterium sp. strain 3j1, a desiccation-tolerant organism isolated from the nerium oleander rhizosphere, is reported here. the genome is estimated to be approximately 3.5 mb in size, with an average g+c content of 67.7% and a predicted number of protein-coding sequences of 3,310.	2015	26316631
larvicidal activity of nerium oleander against larvae west nile vector mosquito culex pipiens (diptera: culicidae).	background. outbreaks of the west nile virus infection were reported in morocco in 1996, 2003, and 2010. culex pipiens was strongly suspected as the vector responsible for transmission. in the north center of morocco, this species has developed resistance to synthetic insecticides. there is an urgent need to find alternatives to the insecticides as natural biocides. objective. in this work, the insecticidal activity of the extract of the local plant nerium oleander, which has never been tested b ...	2015	26640701
larvicidal, biological and genotoxic effects, and temperature-toxicity relationship of some leaf extracts of nerium oleander (apocynaceae) on culex pipiens (diptera: culicidae).	the present study was undertaken to study the larvicidal activity of different extracts of nerium oleander leaves, and post-treatment temperature- toxicity relationship of these extracts against culex pipiens. further, the most potent extract was used to evaluate its biological and genotoxic activities.	2015	27047967
an evidence-based review on medicinal plants used as insecticide and insect repellent in traditional iranian medicine.	insects can be the cause of major ecological problems; they can transmit microbes and parasites that affect humans, and damage food crops, trees, and homes. the total economic cost of insect-related damage and disease is immeasurable. in traditional iranian medicine (tim), several medicinal plants have been identified as insecticides or insect repellents, but many of them are still unknown. therefore, the aim of this study was to review the insecticidal or insect repellent activity of certain me ...	2016	27186389
indole-3-acetic acid in plant-pathogen interactions: a key molecule for in planta bacterial virulence and fitness.	the plant pathogenic bacterium pseudomonas savastanoi, the causal agent of olive and oleander knot disease, uses the so-called "indole-3-acetamide pathway" to convert tryptophan to indole-3-acetic acid (iaa) via a two-step pathway catalyzed by enzymes encoded by the genes in the iaam/iaah operon. moreover, pathovar nerii of p. savastanoi is able to conjugate iaa to lysine to generate the less biologically active compound iaa-lys via the enzyme iaa-lysine synthase encoded by the iaal gene. intere ...	2017	27637152
digoxin overdose: clinical features and managementvanessa bara discusses the risk factors, antidotal therapy, and management of digoxin toxicity.	digoxin is a digitalis glycoside extracted front the leaves of the plant digitalis lanata. more commonly known as grecian foxglove. the digitalis glycosides are present in many plants including digitalis purpura (foxglove), nerium oleander (oleander) and convallaria majalis (lily-of-the-valley). they are also found in some toads, such as bufo bufo-bufo (european toad). digitalis glycosides are believed to have been used for therapeutic benefit in the first century ad. more recently, detailed des ...	2001	27731735
water-soluble egg membrane enhances the immunoactivating properties of an aloe vera-based extract of nerium oleander leaves.	to evaluate a blend of two natural ingredients on immune parameters relevant for their current topical use and potential support of microcirculation in skin tissue.	2016	27843333
xylella fastidiosa codiro strain associated with the olive quick decline syndrome in southern italy belongs to a clonal complex of the subspecies pauca that evolved in central america.	xylella fastidiosa, a xylem-limited bacterium transmitted by xylem-fluid-feeding hemiptera insects, causes economic losses of both woody and herbaceous plant species. a xyl. fastidiosa subsp. pauca strain, namely codiro, was recently found to be associated with the 'olive quick decline syndrome' in southern italy (i.e. apulia region). recently, some xyl. fastidiosa strains intercepted in france from coffea spp. plant cuttings imported from central and south america were characterized. the introd ...	2016	27902416
the effect of host plant phenology on reproduction of the milkweed bug, oncopeltus fasciatus, in tropical florida.	a field study of the relationship between host plant phenology and the reproductive pattern of the large milkweed bug, oncopeltus fasciatus, was conducted in south florida. since o. fasciatus need seeds of either milkweed or nerium oleander plants to reproduce, reproduction takes place on only those host plants that are producing seed pods.two of four major host plants, asclepias incarnata and sarcostemma clausa fruit seasonally, producing pods in early autumn and early winter, respectively. the ...	1982	28310113
the responses of stomata and leaf gas exchange to vapour pressure deficits and soil water content : i. species comparisons at high soil water contents.	the responses of photosynthesis, transpiration and leaf conductance to changes in vapour pressure deficit were followed in well-watered plants of the herbaceous species, helianthus annuus, helianthus nuttallii, pisum sativum and vigna unguiculata, and in the woody species having either sclerophyllous leaves, arbutus unedo, nerium oleander and pistacia vera, or mesomorphic leaves, corylus avellana, gossypium hirsutum and prunus dulcis. when the vapour pressure deficit of the air around a single l ...	1984	28311208