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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
May 3, 20232 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...
Jovita Turan
Mar 7, 20223 min read


Laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) – Valuable Ancient Treasure
by Jovita Turan, October 22, 2021 Laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) – belongs to the Lauraceae family and is native to southern Europe and the...
Jovita Turan
Oct 22, 20213 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...
Emirhan Turan
Apr 5, 20216 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...
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Mar 21, 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
Mar 2, 20213 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
Jan 31, 20219 min read


Meadow Plants: Hidden Beneficial Wildflowers and their Medicinal Applications
by Jovita Turan, June 7, 2020 A meadow is an open habitat (could be a field) that is vegetated by grass, herbs, and other non-woody...
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Jun 7, 20206 min read


Cultivation and Health Benefits of Caper Plant (Capparis spinosa L.)
by Emirhan Turan, April 19, 2020 Capparis spinosa L. known as Caper plants are usually growing in dry stony areas in the Mediterranean...
Emirhan Turan
Apr 19, 20203 min read


Biologically Active Compounds And Health Benefits of Cranberry (Vaccinium Oxycoccus L.)
by Jovita Turan, April 12, 2020 INTRODUCTION The cranberry plant grows vigorously in acidic sandy bogs, all across the temperate and...
Jovita Turan
Apr 12, 20205 min read
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