Research Paper
Optimization of SCO and xylitol production in the oleaginous yeast Rhodotorula mucilaginosa

Marjan Enshaeieh; Mahboobeh Madani; Azadeh Abdoli; Iraj Nahvi; Forough Asgary Karchegany

Volume 29, Issue 1 , June 2016, Pages 5-21

https://doi.org/10.22051/jab.2016.2466

Abstract
  The application of microorganisms in the production of economically valuable products has attracted a great attention in recent years. These valuable materials such as single cell oil and poly-alcohols have potential for application in various industrial fields. Single cell oil in biodiesel production ...  Read More

Research Paper
A preliminary study on morphology and morphometry of wild boar (Sus scrofa) populations in Khabr and Golestan National Parks and Minoo Island, Iran

Maryam Bordkhani; Mohammad Reza Ashrafzadeh; Hamid Goshtasb Meygoni

Volume 29, Issue 1 , June 2016, Pages 27-49

https://doi.org/10.22051/jab.2016.2468

Abstract
  This study has considered morphologyand morphometry of wild boar (Sus scrofa) populations in Khabr and Golestan National Parks and Minoo Island, Iran. 29 body and cranial characters were measured. The normality of data was analyzed by Kolmogorov- Smironov test. Independent sample T-Test was used to test ...  Read More

Research Paper
Assessment of total phenolic and flavonoid content of the two species of green algae by spectrophotometric and high performance liquid chromatography

Naser Jafari; Zahra Alavi; Mohammadali Ebrahimzadeh

Volume 29, Issue 1 , June 2016, Pages 51-78

https://doi.org/10.22051/jab.2016.2469

Abstract
  Algae are important aspects that can be extremely numerous applications in pharmaceutical, food, agricultural, medical uses and also used in wastewater treatment. In this study total phenolic and flavonoid contents of two types of green algae was performed by spectrophotometic and high performance liquid ...  Read More

Research Paper
Effect of Fusarium graminearum cell wall on lignans and phenolic compounds in cell culture of Linum album

Jaleh Tahsili; Mozafar Sharifi; Naser Safaei; Mehrdad Behmanesh

Volume 29, Issue 1 , June 2016, Pages 79-102

https://doi.org/10.22051/jab.2016.2470

Abstract
  Linum album Kotschy ex Boiss., one of endemic species in Iran, produces podophyllotoxin (PTOX) and other lignans. Podophyllotoxin which occurs in a few plant species and has pharmacological significance for it's anticancer activities. Manipulation of cell culture media by elicitors is one of the important ...  Read More

Research Paper
Comparison of Phytochemical Compounds and Antioxidant Activities in Iranian Leontice leontopetalum and L. armeniacaTubers and Leaves

samira Shokatyari; rashid Jamei

Volume 29, Issue 1 , June 2016, Pages 103-120

https://doi.org/10.22051/jab.2016.2471

Abstract
  The purpose of this study was to determine total alkaloid and phenolic contents and antioxidant activities by Ferric Reducing Power (FRAP), reducing power and scavenging of superoxide radical of tuber and leaf of L. Leontopetalum and L. armeniaca. The results revealed that in both species, total alkaloid ...  Read More

Research Paper
Changes in compatible osmolite contents in four wheat cultivars under water stress

Azra Aaboora; Nooshin Barik roo; Hamidreza Sharifi

Volume 29, Issue 1 , June 2016, Pages 121-142

https://doi.org/10.22051/jab.2016.2477

Abstract
  This study aimed to investigate the alteration of compatible osmolite contents (including the content of reducing sugars and proline), as well as polysaccharides 4 wheat cultivars under water deficit conditions, this study was conducted in the field condition. Treatments were water stress and wheat genotypes ...  Read More

Research Paper
Pharmagnosy, total phenolic and flavonoid contents and investigation on antioxidant properties of stem and leaf extracts of 6 Stellaria species and two related genera in Iran

Maryam Keshavarzi; Somaye Esfandani bozchaloyi; Khadijeh Kiarostami

Volume 29, Issue 1 , June 2016, Pages 143-158

https://doi.org/10.22051/jab.2016.2478

Abstract
  In present study whole plant extract was achieved by maceration for effective components,  evaluation of antioxidant activity and total phenol and flavonoid for six Stellaria species and its close relatives comprising Myosoton aquaticum and Mesostemma kotschyanum (Caryophyllaceae, Alsinoides). Phenolic ...  Read More

Research Paper
The effect of salinity and nano silver on growth and biochemistry of saffron corms in soaking conditions

Azadeh Karimi.jafari; Monir Hossein zadeh namil

Volume 29, Issue 1 , June 2016, Pages 159-174

https://doi.org/10.22051/jab.2016.2474

Abstract
  Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), a member of Iridaceae family, is valuable in pharmacies and food industries. Salinity is one of the growth limiting factors in saffron. Nano silver has many effects on plants ethylene receptors, chlorophylase activity and DNA, also reduces the stress effects in plants. The ...  Read More

Research Paper
Non-destructive leaf area estimation of indicator tree species of Hyrcanian collection, National Botanical Garden of Iran

Zahra Nowghani; Leila Koohi; Parisa Panahi; Yoosef Torabian; Mehdi Poorhashemi; Armin Hashemi

Volume 29, Issue 1 , June 2016, Pages 175-190

https://doi.org/10.22051/jab.2016.2475

Abstract
  Leaf area, as one of the most important characters of plants, has direct relation with physiological and ecological activities such as photosynthisis, evapotranspiration, light absorption, leaf area index and growth. This research was carried out in hyrcanian collection of National Botanical Garden of ...  Read More

Research Paper
The effects of hydro-ethanolic extract of Arctium lappa leaves on wound healing

Siamak Yari

Volume 29, Issue 1 , June 2016, Pages 191-204

https://doi.org/10.22051/jab.2016.2476

Abstract
  Wound healing is a complex process and studies show that many natural products such as herbal drugs have important effects on modulating of this process. Pharmacological studies indicated that Arctium lappa have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-proliferative activities. The aim of this study ...  Read More