French rose (Rosa gallica L.) - a medicinal plant used since the 13th century
By Jovita Turan, May 9, 2023 French rose (Rosa gallica L.) belonging to the Rosa genus and Rosaceae family is an attractive plant that is...
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Jovita Turan
May 3, 20232 min read
Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) - health-enriching plant
By Jovita Turan, May 3, 2023 Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) plant that belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) and subfamily...
Jovita Turan
Dec 29, 20222 min read
Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus L.) and its valuable properties
By Jovita Turan, December 29, 2022 Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus L.) a plant that belongs to Adoxaceae family is found naturally growing...
Jovita Turan
Mar 7, 20223 min read
A scented and valuable herb: Clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.)
By Jovita Turan, March 7, 2022 Clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.) is an herbaceous plant belonging to Lamiaceae family that is one of the...
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Jul 11, 20214 min read
A Common Garden Herb: Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.)
by Emirhan Turan, July 11, 2021. Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.), commonly known as garden mint or common mint belongs to the genus Mentha...
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Jun 27, 20215 min read
Peony (Paeonia L.) - Beneficial Queen of the Garden
By Jovita Turan, June 27, 2021 The peony (Paeonia L,) genus, belonging to Paeoniaceae family, has more than 30 woody and herbaceous...
Jovita Turan
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Beneficial Herb of Spring - Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.)
By Jovita Turan, April 12, 2021 Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.) that belongs to the Asteraceae family is a perennial herb, widely...
Emirhan Turan
Apr 5, 20216 min read
Beneficial Insects and Mites - I
By Emirhan Turan, April 5, 2021 Not all insects and pathogens are harmful to our plants, some are saving our crops from harm. Beneficial...
Jovita Turan
Mar 21, 20213 min read
A Brief Summary and Health Benefits of Barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.)
By Jovita Turan, March 21, 2021 Berberis vulgaris L. mostly known as barberry, common barberry, or common European barberry belongs to...
Jovita Turan
Mar 15, 20214 min read
Myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) - the Symbol of Love with Numerous Health Benefits
by Jovita Turan, March 15, 2021 Myrtus communis L., commonly known as Myrtle, belongs to the Myrtaceae family and is native to West Asia,...
Jovita Turan
Mar 10, 20213 min read
Quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) – a Highly Beneficial Ancient Plant
by Jovita Turan, March 10, 2021 Cydonia oblonga Mill. plant commonly known as quince belongs to the genus Cydonia and the Rosaceae family...
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Mar 2, 20213 min read
Valuable Properties and Health Benefits of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.)
by Jovita Turan, March 3, 2021 The genus Rosa naturally occurs in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America and it covers more...
Jovita Turan
Jan 31, 20219 min read
Cultivation of Actinidia - Kiwi Berry
By Jovita Turan, January 31, 2021 The kiwifruit (Actinidia) is native to north eastern China, specifically the Yangtze River valley, and...
Jovita Turan
Dec 2, 20203 min read
Nutritional and Medicinal Properties of Strawberry Tree (A. unedo L.)
by Jovita Turan, December 2, 2020 Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) belongs to Ericaceae family and is one of the most important species...
Emirhan Turan
Nov 10, 20204 min read
Olive tree, fruit and oil (Olea europaea L.)
by Emirhan Turan, November 10, 2020 Olea europaea L., known as the olive tree, is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean...
Jovita Turan
Sep 2, 20203 min read
A Brief Summary of Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.)
by Jovita Turan, September 2, 2020 Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) also known as a tart, dwarf, or wild cherry belongs to Rosaceae...
Emirhan Turan
Aug 29, 20204 min read
Basics of Plant Tissue Culture
by Emirhan Turan, 29 August, 2020 Plant tissue culture is a technique to grow new plants by using a part of plants and transferring them...
Jovita Turan
Jun 28, 202014 min read
Rose (Rosa L.) Propagation Techniques
by Jovita Turan, 28 June, 2020 INTRODUCTION Rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa and it belongs to the family...
Emirhan Turan
Jun 24, 20206 min read
Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze): a Brief Introduction, from History to your Teacup
by Emirhan Turan, 24 June, 2020 Camellia sinensis – Tea plant is a species of evergreen shrubs belonging to the flowering plant family...
Jovita Turan
Jun 14, 20202 min read
Valuable Properties of Mulberry (Morus L.) trees
by Jovita Turan, 14 June, 2020 Mulberry (Morus L.) is a fast - growing deciduous plant belonging to the family Moraceae. Mulberries can...
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