The holy basil administration diminishes the NF‐kB expression and protects alveolar epithelial cells from pneumonia infection through interferon gamma
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DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7428
Abstract: Bacterial pneumonia is one of the most important causes of mortality in the United States. The bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) accounts for a significant proportion of community and hospital‐acquired infections. Here, we determine that the… read more here.
Keywords: administration; basil; infection; pneumonia ... See more keywords
Histological changes in Nile tilapia fed essential oils of clove basil and ginger after challenge with Streptococcus agalactiae
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2018.02.040
Abstract: Abstract Dietary supplementation with natural products is a promising alternative for increasing immunological capacity and disease resistance in farmed fish. However, information about the effects of these additives on morphology and functionality of fish organs… read more here.
Keywords: oils clove; clove basil; fed basil; fish fed ... See more keywords
Experimental and chemometric study of antioxidant capacity of basil (Ocimum basilicum) extracts
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.02.039
Abstract: Abstract The interest in a natural and healthy lifestyle has moved the plant crops under the spotlight. The aim of the work was to test the antioxidant activity of basil ( Ocimum basilicum L.) extracts… read more here.
Keywords: antioxidant capacity; basilicum extracts; ocimum basilicum; basil ocimum ... See more keywords
Antibacterial activity and interactions of plant essential oil combinations against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfda.2016.06.002
Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the antibacterial effects of several essential oils (EOs) alone and in combination against different Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria associated with food products. Parsley, lovage, basil, and thyme… read more here.
Keywords: gram; parsley; thyme; lovage ... See more keywords
Essential oils content, composition and antioxidant activity of lemon balm, mint and sweet basil from Serbia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112210
Abstract: Abstract: Lemon balm, mint, and basil were used to determine whether light modification (plants grown under pearl shade nets with 40 % shaded index or in un-shaded open field) could improve the quantity and quality of… read more here.
Keywords: basil; balm mint; antioxidant activity; lemon balm ... See more keywords
Influence of 1-MCP and modified atmosphere packaging in the quality and preservation of fresh basil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2017.10.010
Abstract: Abstract A study was conducted to assess the individual and combined effect of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and modified atmospheres packaging (MAP) in preserving basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) leaves. Fresh samples were stored at 11 °C and 85%… read more here.
Keywords: mcp modified; influence mcp; quality; mcp ... See more keywords
Use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and organic fertilization for soilless cultivation of basil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2020.109733
Abstract: Abstract Today there is a greater environmental and ecological awareness and it is growing the number of farmers who want to adopt sustainable and efficient cultivation systems even if not officially certified as organic. Sustainable… read more here.
Keywords: cultivation; basil; plant growth; growth promoting ... See more keywords
Micronutrient and heavy metal concentrations in basil plant cultivated on irradiated and non‐irradiated sewage sludge‐ treated soil and evaluation of human health risk
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DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2019.03.009
Abstract: &NA; Gamma irradiation is regarded as a promising alternative method for sewage sludge (SS) treatment. To evaluate the human health risk and effects of gamma irradiated and non‐irradiated SS (SSGI and SSNI, respectively) on micronutrient… read more here.
Keywords: ssni; irradiated non; sewage sludge; sewage ... See more keywords
Improved salt stress resilience, growth, and quality of soilless basil through biostimulant application
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-19670-8
Abstract: Salinity is a major abiotic stress that disrupts ion balance, water uptake, and plant metabolism, ultimately reducing growth and productivity. Climate change, induced evaporation, and altered rainfall patterns are accelerating salinization, posing a challenge to… read more here.
Keywords: quality; salinity; stress; basil ... See more keywords
Improving growth traits, phytochemical content, and disease resistance in Basil using the endophytic bacterium Pseudomonas grimontii EBA1
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-26045-6
Abstract: Basil is an economically significant vegetable and medicinal plant, valued for its diverse applications throughout its growth stages. This study focused on identifying endophytic bacteria that could be used at lower concentrations than conventional biofertilizers… read more here.
Keywords: pseudomonas grimontii; disease; seed; basil ... See more keywords
Root internalization of Salmonella Typhimurium in basil plants
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.871
Abstract: Foodborne pathogens present in soil or irrigation water have the potential to internalize via root into edible parts of the plants and survive, representing a serious hazard for consumer's health (1). The present work assesses… read more here.
Keywords: basil plants; salmonella typhimurium; basil; leaves stems ... See more keywords