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STUDY ON THE BEHAVIOR OF SOME CARAWAY (Carum carvi) ORIGINS IN THE HILLY AREA OF BANAT
Authors: David Gheorghe , Borcean Adrian
Published: December 2024

This paper presents the results obtained for two origins of caraway, a local one - Of Sasca - and a Serbian one - of Vrsac. There has been investigated the influence of fertilization and of the distance between rows on yield, essential oil content and on the degree of mildew attack. The average results for the studied factors reveal that the harvest was 13% higher for the origin of Vrsac, in which the volatile oil content was of 5.25%, as compared toÂ  4.32% registered for the origin of Sasca. An increase in the dose of nitrogen from N40 to N60 applied on a base of P40K40 increased the yield by 11%, but reduced the volatile oil content and increased the susceptibility to mildew. The distance between rows of 50 cm increased yield and volatile oil content.
HOP AND BEER IN THE WORLD
Authors: Cernea Solovăstru , Vâtcă Sorin
Published: December 2024

During the years 1995 - 2009, world production of beer has increased year by year from 1.248 million hl in 1995 at 1.810 hl in 2009. Areas cultivated with hops in the same period fell by about 20.000 ha from 78.149 ha to 58.192 ha, mainly in great growing countries such as Germany and the Czech Republic.Â The countries affiliated to the International Hop Growers Convention achieved in 2009 on the 54.151 ha cultivated 112.146 tons of dry cones and an average production of 1.891 kg/ha, and production of the alpha acids has of 10.636 tons.
THE USE AND CULTIVATION OF MEDICINAL AND AROMATICAL PLANTS IN ROMANIA
Authors: Muntean Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

With its varied climate and soil conditions, Romania has got a very rich and diverse flora. From the steppe and up to the mountains one can find all kinds of species of plants that grow spontaneously and also plants that are cultivated, altogether more than 3,500 species of superior plants, out of which a number of about 870 species are used in empirical medicine and about 200 are studied from a chemical, pharmaceutical point of view. The almost 900 species of plants (according to some scientists there might be more, around 1000) represent the medicinal flora of Romania. The number of plants which are systematically harvested in our country with a medicinal or aromatic purpose, for internal use or for export, is around 150 species.Â In our country there are more than 50 species which are cultivated or are to be cultivated, with a medicinal or aromatic purpose, and the tendency is to increase that number as a result of the growing demand for the pharmaceutical industry, of other interested beneficiaries, as well as of the multiple possibilities of exporting these products.
RESEARCH REGARDING THE NUTRITION SPACE, SEEDS GERMINATION AND FREE COMPOUNDS IN MELISSA OFFICINALIS L. SPECIES
Authors: Vârban Dan Ioan , Socaciu Carmen , Duda Marcel Matei , Vârban Rodica , Muntean Sorin
Published: December 2024

Its scientific name, Melissa, derives from the greek word Melitta, which means bee and makes so reference to the bees atraction toward its flower and produced honey quality. The prime material used are the leaves (Melissae folium) or the entire plant (the aerial part) (Melissae herba), which contain: volatile oil (0,05 - 0,3%), tanin, rozmarinic acid (4%), triterpene, flavonoizi etc. The age influences the germinative faculty only in the case of seeds which were put to germinate at temperatures between 20-300C, when the results are very significant. the highest herba production was obtained at variant with 60 cm between rows and 30 cm between plants on row resulting a density of 55.555 pl/ha. Extraction in propilenglicol:water allows the obtaining of a more concentrated product.
THE IMPORTANCE AN USAGE OF THE AGASTACHE FOENICULUM SPECIES (Pursh) Kuntze
Authors: Matei Cristina Firuta , Duda Marcel Matei , Ardelean Anca Eva , Covaci Anca Dafina , Madaș Mariana Niculina
Published: December 2024

Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze is an Indian traditional herb, native from North America, initially used for its medical virtues against heart disease, in the treatment of cold, in combating fever by stimulating perspiration. Primarily used to treat digestive problems, Agastache also has antiseptic properties. It is recomended in combating gastroenteritis and vomiting. Combined with other herbs it is used in the cure of headaches, anxiety and nausea. Its` use helps the circulatory system or urinary tract and digestion. Externally, it is used to cure bruises, injuries, burns and infections. Later on it has been used in culinary and ornamental purpouses.
INFLUENCE OF THE WAY AND PERIOD OF STUMP CUTTING ON THE WEIGHT OF 100 GREEN CONES
Authors: Cotarla Rares , Salontai Alexandru
Published: December 2024

The research results show the influence of the way and period of stump cuttingon the mass of 100 green cones of hops in two ecological areas.
CURRENT HOPS SITUATION IN ROMÃ‚NIA
Authors: Mora A.
Published: December 2024

We mention that the help is needed from national forums to implement the chance toachieve the surface through new plantation.Regarding the national Investment program for the period 2009-2014 is highlighted theachievement of surfaces of 590 ha in the year 2014.
CROP YIELD OF SOME SORTS AND POPULATIONS OF MELISSA OFFICINALIS L.
Authors: Marian Ovidiu , Muntean Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

Mellissa officinalisÂ șa, Cluj county. The results obtained indicate that the yield is influenced by the year ofvegetation and cycle of vegetation.L., is an important medicinal plant, due to the content of the volatileoil. The production of leaves is different depending of internal and external conditions. Within thispaper we tried to determine the yield of 2 sorts and 4 populations in pedoclimatic conditions ofPÃ¢gli
FITOTEHNIE (PHYTOTECHNY)
Authors: Muntean Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

The Phytotechny Book addresses mainly to the students and PhD students ofthe Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture, with this department in thecurricula, to all the specialists interested in knowing the most importantelements of bioecology and cultivation technology of the filed plants in ourcountryâ€(from foreward).
HOP AND MEDICINAL PLANTS - YEAR XX
Authors: MUNTEAN Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

„The Hop and Medicinal Plants” magazine, which appeared (from 1993)under the authority of Hop and Medicinal Plants Crop Research Center fromUSAMV Cluj-Napoca, in co-collaboration with Faculty of Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca,Hop Cultivators Association and Units Plafar from Cluj and Braşov, entered in the20th year of existence. In the editorial „At the beginning of way”, from the firstnumber of the magazine (year I, no. 1, p. 5-7), we show that publication – „isdesignated for the use of agronomical, pharmaceutical and biological specialistsfrom the field of production and research, of students and scholars who preparethemselves in these branches of economy, the ones who desire to be informed aboutthe hop practice and beer industry, all those who, directly or indirectly, contributeat production and economical use of medicinal and aromatically plants”. In thestructure of magazine we included „solutions that regard the modernization of hopand medicinal and aromatically plants culture and use technologies from Romania,new technical problems regarding economical and pharmaceutical use of plantswith therapeutically effect from spontaneous flora”... „useful aspects for those whowork in research, production and economical use of hop and medicinal andaromatically plants system”. Being in the 20th years from its foundation, ourmagazine kept this mission and structure and improve year after year the quality ofpublished papers and their way of presentation.
FOUR DECADES OF NATIONAL PROGRAMME ORGANIZATION FOR HOP CULTURE RESEARCH
Authors: MUNTEAN Sorin Leon
Published: December 2024

The researches in the field of hop culture, until 1972 were sporadic and without a national co-ordination. From 1972, the research was organized in a national program, included in ICCPT Fundulea Plan and attributed to be realized at USAMV Cluj-Napoca, having in mind the influence area of the university, with ecological favorable conditions for hop culture situated in Transilvania), and the fact that research regarding this plant were initialized before at Cluj agronomy (Phytotechniques Chair).
From 1993, the researches regarding hop cultures in our country have been taking place in the frame of "Hop and Medicinal Plants Crop Research Center" form USAMV Cluj-Napoca, created on the base of Senate Decision from 6.12.1993 (Decision of the Rector of USA of Cluj-Napoca, no. 84 from 24.03.1994), in the frame of PhytotehniqueÂ  Chair - Faculty of Agriculture.
REPORT ON THE MEETING OF THE SCIENTIFIC COMMISSION OF THE I.H.G.C. FROM 19 - 23 JUNE 2011 IN LUBLIN, POLAND
Authors: SEIGNER Elisabeth
Published: December 2024

With thisÂ  meeting Â of Â the ScientificÂ  Commission Â (SC) Â in Poland Â we Â have continued the tradition Â to bringÂ  together Â hop scientists Â from all around the globe Â in the name of Â the International Hop GrowersÂ´ Convention to discuss their work. Following the invitation of Prof. Dr Ewa Solarska from the Â University of Life Sciences in Lublin, as host and Dr. Elisabeth Seigner from the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture, as chairperson of the SC, 52 participants from 13 hop growing nations joined this meeting.
"CLUJ" CULTIVAR OF ECHINACEA PURPUREA (L.) Moench
Authors: MUNTEAN Leon Sorin , TAMAS M. , VARBAN Dan , MUNTEAN Leon , MUNTEAN Sorin , CERNEA Solovastru , MORAR Gavril , DUDA Marcel Matei , VARBAN Rodica , ONIGA Ilioara
Published: December 2024

The â€œClujâ€ cultivar (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, has been created at Hop and Medicinal Plants Crop Research Center USAMV Cluj-Napoca through repeated mass selection from echinacea that had been imported to our contry and studied in yield trials (with the temporary name CN - 15/92). The biological material from which the â€œClujâ€ cultivar was obtained was presented in terms of morpho-psysiological features, content of active principles in our former papers (3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12). The breeding activities connected to this cultivar were initiated in 1992 by the Hop and Medicinal Plants Crop Research Center from USAMV Cluj-Napoca and developed after 1995. In 2006 the â€œClujâ€ cultivar was registred for the examination by the National Institute for Cultivar Testing and Certifying in order to be certified and included in the Official list of cultivars.
Here are some of the morpho-physiological, productivity and quality features of this cultivar: it is semi late, with a vegetation period of 155-160 days in the second and third years, in the first year the root system is formed and also o leaf rosette and flower stems with a reduced number of flowers, the complete flowering only beginning in the second year of vegetation; itÂ  has fibrous roots, gray-brownish; the part above the soil looks like a bush with 100 (120) cm long stems, with branches, with 8-12 internodes, the last one ended in an inflorescence; the leaves of the rosette are oval lanceolate, with a petiole of 6-12 cm, with a blade of 12-16 (20) cm in length, and 4-8 cm in width, with 5 nervures on the dorsal side; the leaves bush are oval lanceolate, with a short petiole (3-9 cm), a blade of 10-15 (18) cm long, and 4-8 cm wide, with 5 nervures on the dorsal side; the inflorescence (8-15/pl) is ovoid, flat, with an involucres leaflet at the bottom (in 3 - rows), conical receptacle (3-4 cm high, with a diameter of 3-5 cm), the ray flowers are bright red in colors, sterile (4-7 cm in length and 2-4 mm in width), the disc flowers are tubular, orange and hermaphrodite (5-8 mm in length); the flowering takes place in July-August, pollination is made by insects; the fruit (180-210/infl.) is a sided achene, 3-5 mm in length, whitish with rudimentary pappus; the whole plant is covered with rough hair; the yield of herba is 18-22 t/ha; the content of active principles is high in phenil-propanic derivates (2,3-2,5 g %), immunostimulent polysacharides (1-1,5 %) etc., which enhance the immunity sistem, the row material being used for obtaining anti-virus, immunostimulent products etc.
MONITORING SALVIA OFFICINALIS L. SPECIE CULTIVATED IN CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM
Authors: VARBAN Dan , DUDA Marcel Matei , VARBAN Rodica
Published: December 2024

In the IInd second year (2010) the average weight of the plant, leaves and vegetative shoots increases from the first phase up to the fourth phase, harvesting, respectively, and the average weight of shoots and buds increases from the first up to the third phase, harvesting, respectively, and decreases in the fourth harvesting phase. The fresh herbal production in the year 2010, increases from the first phase (4400 kg/haup to the fourth harvesting phase (11444 kg/ha). The most increased content of ursolic and oleanolic acids was recorded in the first harvesting phase.
CALCULATION OF ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY IN GROWING ARTICHOKE IN 2010 AT JUCU, CLUJ
Authors: DUDA Simona , MUNTEAN Leon Sorin , DUDA Marcel Matei
Published: December 2024

In this paper we present results of the research made in 2010 on the effectiveness of soil fertilization with organic fertilizers and value cultivars tested, in terms of production. Experiences had been located in the experimental field of Jucu, CJ. We took four cultivation of artichokes in the study: â€œUnireaâ€, â€œVioletâ€, â€œAgrosel 656â€ and â€œChișinÄƒuâ€. They were placed in the experimental field of Jucu - Cluj, made in two densities (3.57 pl/sqm and 2.38 pl/sqm) and three levels of fertilization (unfertilized, fertilized with 20 t/ha farmyard manure and 40 t/ha manure in the fall plowing). The sowing was performed manually in the artichokes nests (2-3 seeds/nest). The experience was located in four repetitions of 10 sqm. Biometric measurementsÂ  were conducted at 10 plants in each plot experimental environments. Harvesting has been done manually with a sickle. Economic efficiency was established by calculating the following economic indicators: production per hectare achieved, value of trading, average price recovery, cost of production, cost per unit of product, taxable profit, net income + grants, rate is expressed as%, net profit + subsidy rate, gross profit, rate of return. From the cultivars studied, the highest net profit was obtained in cultivation Unirea (9,690 lei/ha), followed by far by the Violet (7,360 lei/ha). The main driver of profit was due to the production of plant material. From the three agrofunds, the ones fertilized with 40 t/ha manure turned out to be the most economically efficient of all cultivars due to higher production per hectare.
FINGERPRINT AND QUANTIFICATION OF PHENOLIC DERVATIVES IN MELISSA OFF. AND CALENDULA OFF. EXTRACTS IN RELATION TO THEIR ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL
Authors: BACIU Anca , RANGA Floricuta , FETEA Florinela , ZAGREAN Florina , SOCACIU Carmen
Published: December 2024

Our experiments aimed the extraction of Melissa off. and Calendula off. dried plants in two types of solvents (ethanol and glycerine mixed with water, named extract A and B, respectively) and the evaluation of phenolic derivatives either by spectrometry (Folin-CiocÃ¢lteu method) and by HPLC method. The antioxidant activity was determined then and correlated with the phenolic (qualitative and quantitative) composition. Ethanolic extract A was more rich in phenolics than the glycerin-based extract B. We noticed that Calendula off is around two times more concentrated in phenolics and contains 3 times more rosmarinic acid than Melissa off. Comparing these data with the total phenolics determined by Folic-CiocÃ¢lteu method, we consider the HPLC gives higher concentration values and more accurate. The antioxidant capacity was proportional to the quantity of phenolics and is related to rosmarinic, sinapic and o-coumaric acids forÂ  Calendulla off.. Melissa off. has a also complex composition, but with lower phenolic concentration,Â  its antioxidant activity being mainly due to rosmarinic acid, as in Calendula off. Therefore, we recommend a mixture of Calendula and Melissa extracts as excellent candidates for a food supplement dedicated to the prevention of viral and bacterial infections, due to their powerful antioxidant capacity.
MEDICINAL AND THERAPEUTIC USES OF CANNABIS SATIVA L.
Authors: DUDA Marcel Matei , DAN Adriana , MOLDOVAN Cristina
Published: December 2024

The Cannabis plant has a long history of use as medicine, with historical evidence dating back to 2737 BCE (Mohamed Ben Amar, 2006). Cannabis is one of the 50 "fundamental" herbs of traditional Chinese medicine (Wong, Ming, 1976), and is prescribed to for a broad range of indications. Medical cannabis is illegal in most countries. A number of governments, including the U.S. Federal Government, allow treatment with one or more specific low doses of synthetic cannabinoids for one or more disorders.
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND VETERINARY MEDICINE CLUJ-NAPOCA - ROMANIA (DOCUMENTARY - THE DECADE 1990-2000)
Authors: MUNTEAN Sorin Leon
Published: December 2024

The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, established in 1869, has brought along the time a substantial contribution to the development of agriculture in our country, of educational Romanian and European agricultural science, by the activity of certain eminent professors and scientists, creators of school, celebrated by us with this occasion as well, and by the contribution of authentic value specialists formed in this prestigious and appreciated Alma Mater Napocensis.
TWO DECADES FROM THE INAUGURATION OF HOP AND MEDICINAL PLANTS CROP RESEARCH CENTER, AT UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND VETERINARY MEDICINE CLUJ-NAPOCA
Authors: MUNTEAN Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

The University of Agricultural Sciences And Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, has an outstanding tradition in research on hop-, medicinal- and aromatic plants. Beginning in 1993, research in this field at the University Of Agricultural Sciences And Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca has been carried out within the Head of the Hop and Medicinal Plants Crop Research Center founded at this institution and it is quoted as <> by the Universityâ€™s Senate. There follows that this acceptance be granted by the respective national authorities. The results obtained within the Centre are published in â€œHop and Medicinal Plantsâ€, a publication started in 1993 by the University of Agricultural Sciences And Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca in cooperation with the Association of Hop - Plants growers of Romania and the Faculty of Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, as well as Plafar units at Cluj-Napoca and Brașov. The report introduces the main research fields as well as the results obtained by the Centre.
DIFFERENT APPROACHES IN DISCRIMINATION OF HOP ROMANIAN VARIETIES
Authors: SALANTA Liana Claudia , TOFANA Maria , SOCACI Sonia , MUDURA Elena , FARCAS Anca , POP Carmen
Published: December 2024

This paper describes the main approaches used in the hop field, although not exhaustive, aims to systematize the principal techniques used in discrimination of hop varieties, also reveal the principal methods used in our research laboratory FQSL for differentiate the romanian hop varieties.
THE RESEARCH OF MEDICINAL PLANTS BY Ph.D. STUDIES AT FACULTY OF PHARMACY CLUJ-NAPOCA (ROMANIA) (2004-2014) P.II
Authors: TAMAS Mircea
Published: December 2024

In the last 7 years 9 Ph.D. Thesis in Pharmacy were presented in that thefollowing medicinal plants were studied: Valeriana (5 sp.), Viola (3 sp.), Achillea(4 sp., 2 ssp.), Thymus (4 sp.), Ruscus (2 sp.), Hypericum (4 sp.), Ononis (2 sp.),Glycyrrhiza (2 sp.), Inula helenium, Fumaria (7 sp.). In these thesis thecontribution in botanical, phytochemical and pharmacological field were achieved.
RAPID EVALUATION METHOD OF THE HUMULUS LUPULUS L. CONES' QUALITY
Authors: OLAH Neli , CAMPEAN Ramona , FURTUNA Flavia , BRASOVAN Andreea , ICA Claudiu , HANGANU Daniela
Published: December 2024

The plant Humulus lupulus is mostly known as raw material of thebrewing industry. Hop cones, rich in polyphenolic compounds and acylphloroglucides, are widely used to preserve beer and to give it a characteristicaroma and flavor. Hop cones have been long used also for medicinal purposes. Inparticular, hop preparations were mainly recommended for the treatment ofsleeping disorders. The aim of our present study was to highlight the use ofstandard methods of German Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia for evaluating thequality of the hop cones over a long period of time. The bitter acids wereinvestigated by thin layer chromatography (TLC). The used TLC method couldhighlight also quality differences due by natural phenomena.
COMPARATIVE STUDY REGARDING THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ESSENTIAL OILS OF SOME SALVIA SPECIES
Authors: POP Ana-Viorica , TOFANÄ‚ Maria , SOCACI Sonia A. , NAGY Melinda , FARCAȘ Anca , BORȘ Maria Doinita , SALANTA‚ Liana , FEIER Dana , VARVA Luminița
Published: December 2024

The genus Salvia is one of the most important genera in the Labiataefamily and includes over 900 species all over the world. Salvia species are aromaticplants, rich in essential oils which have been used in food, cosmetics, perfumes andpharmaceutical products. In this paper were collected data from several scientificstudies with the aim to characterize the chemical composition of essential oils ofvarious Salvia species (Salvia officinalis L. and its three ornamental cultivars:â€˜Purpurascensâ€™, â€˜Tricolorâ€™ and â€˜Icterinaâ€™, Salvia nemorosa, Salvia sclarea Salviaelegans) determined by GC-MS and at the same time highlighting the importanceof ensuring the authenticity of the essential oils.
110 YEARS SINCE BIRTH OF PROF. VASILE VELICAN (1904-1984) - PROMOTER OF HOP AND MEDICINAL PLANT RESEARCH
Authors: MUNTEAN Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

110 YEARS SINCE BIRTH OF PROF. VASILE VELICAN(1904-1984) - PROMOTER OF HOP AND MEDICINALPLANT RESEARCH
THE POTENTIAL OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN DEVELOPING FUNCTIONAL FOODS
Authors: SALANTA Liana Claudia , TOFANÄ‚ Maria , SOCACI Sonia , MUDURA Elena , POP Carmen , POP Anamaria , CUCEU Ana , NAGY Melinda
Published: December 2024

Since the beginning of human civilization, a number ofÂ  medicinal plants have been used in the traditional system of medicine, aiming to maintain health and to cure diseases. As plants produce a lot of antioxidants they can represent a source of novel compounds with promising antioxidant activity. The purpose of this work is to present a minireview of the potential of spices and aromatic herbs for the development of functional foods.
VALORISATION OF AROMATIC PLANTS IN BEVERAGE INDUSTRY: A REVIEW
Authors: COLDEA Teodora Emilia , MUDURA Elena
Published: December 2024

Aromatic plants represent ingredients in alcoholic and therapeutically beverages dating back to the ancient history. As botanicals present new perspectives in creating new innovative spirit drinks, focus must be to the possible side effects related to the contaminants and their possible interaction with drugs or alcohol. Researches on aromatic plants provide support in establishing new legislative aspects.
NEPETA CATARIA - MEDICINAL PLANT OF INTEREST IN PHYTOTHERAPY AND BEEKEEPING
Authors: DUDA Simona C. , MARGHITAȘ Liviu Alexandru , DEZMIREAN Daniel Severus , BOBIS Otilia , DUDA Marcel M.
Published: December 2024

Catnip is a traditional remedy for cold and flu, including for children. The fresh herb and the inflorescences contain: iridoids, tannins and etheric oils (0,3-1%). Catnip leafs are used fresh or dried, and as a flavoring in food, salads, soups or cooked meals. Some of the Nepeta species is used by bees as a source for pollen and nectar.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ABOUT THERAPEUTIC QUALITIES OF ESSENTIAL OIL LEMON BALM (MELISSA OFFICINALIS L.)
Authors: Vlaic Romina Alina , Muresan Crina , Muste Sevastita , Muresan Vlad , Petrut Georgiana , Muresan Andruta Elena
Published: December 2024

In the context of the momentary market of natural products, a growth in theconsumer request of natural products can be observed, especially regarding thetherapeutic products. Previous research has emphasized the utility of bio-activecompounds present in the essential Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) oil, and thepositive effects it has over health. The following mini-review attempts to present thebenefits of using essential therapeutic Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) oil overhuman body health.
ADDITION OF PLANT MATERIALS RICH IN PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS IN WHEAT BREAD IN TERMS OF FUNCTIONAL FOOD ASPECTS
Authors: Pop Anamaria , Petrut Georgiana , Muste Sevastita , Paucean Adriana , Muresan Crina , Salanta Liana , Man Simona
Published: December 2024

Recently, the consumers awareness of the need to eat superior qualityand healthy foods known as functional foods, that is, foods that contain ingredientsthat provide additional health benefits beyond the basic nutritional requirements,has increased. Functional foods represent one of the most interesting areas of researchand innovation in the food industry (Annunziata and Vecchio, 2011). The naturalantioxidants present in food have received considerable interest because of their safetyand potential nutritional and therapeutic effects. Generally, wheat bread is consideredto be a good source of energy and irreplaceable nutrients for the human body at thesame time bread made with white flour is a food with a low antioxidant capacity.(Dariusz et al. 2014). This review is focused on enriching the wheat bread with naturalraw materials rich in phenolic antioxidants such as spices, herbs and parts of greenplants. These raw materials are often cheap and a very good source of phenolicantioxidants. Beside this, the information about changes in antioxidant activity duringthe bread making process were also discussed.
THE INFLUENCE OF SUBSTRATES ON ROOTING OF SALVIA OFFICINALIS L. CUTTINGS
Authors: Varban Dan , Varban Rodica , Duda Marcel , Muntean Sorin , Moldovan Cristina
Published: December 2024

Salvia officinalis L. originates from southern Europe and it wasconsidered to be able to prolong life. In the Arab world, sage was called "grass ofBedouins" and it was known that it strengthens the memory and sharpens thesenses. Raw materials are leaves (Salviae folium) or the aerial part (Salviae herba).Volatile oil and other components in the leaves of sage have choleretic effect,carminative, against excessive sweating, as well as antibacterial and antifungalaction, being used in preserving meat. In the experiments conducted we used twoproducts to stimulate rooting cuttings of Salvia officinalis L.: CLONEX gel andRADI STIM no. 2. From the results obtained it was observed that rapid rooting ofsage cuttings is carried out using as substrates perlite + gel (CLONEX), peat + gel(CLONEX) and perlite + Radi-Stim no. 2
TREATISE OF CULTIVATED AND SPONTANEOUS MEDICINAL PLANTS - SECOND EDITION
Authors: Muntean Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

The Treatise of Cultivated andÂ Spontaneous Medicinal Plants, now at itsÂ second edition, is developed by the sameÂ authors as the first edition (published atÂ Risoprint Publishing House, Cluj-Napoca,Â 2007)
HERBS AND SPICES AS IMPORTANT SOURCE OF ANTIOXIDANT AND PHENOLIC CONTENT IN BLACK RADISH DRESSING
Authors: POP Anamaria , PETRUT Georgiana S. , MUSTE Sevastiţa , PĂUCEAN Adriana , SALANTA Liana C. , FĂRCAȘ Anca , MAN Simona
Published: December 2024

Taking into account the new requirements in food stuff behavior to improve the quality of products by creating products rich in biologically active compounds with real benefits for the health of consumers, the main direction of the investigations was focused on the use of black radish juice in the form of salad dressing in addition with herbs and spices like Peppermint and Herbs de Provence, a herb mixture contain savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and oregano. This study aimed to achieve an innovative dressing obtained in two prototypes by the same production method, one flavored with 1% Peppermint and the second flavored with 1% Herbs de Provence. The recipe was optimized in order to adjust the radish juice to the right sugar content by concentrated and sweetened with honey. The chemical assessment consisted of both the analysis on the raw material, as well as on the final product. Common physicochemical methods were applied for the dry matter, ash content, total acidity, vitamin C content and sugar content. Total phenolic and antioxidant activity were assessed by using Folin Ciocalteau method, and DPPH method, on final product. According to the study, it was found that the use of black radish juice in obtaining dressing for salads has been demonstrated, and from a sensory point of view the flavor dressing prototype with 1% Herbs de Provence was better accepted by consumers, according to the general hedonic score and had a higher content of biologically active compounds.
BREWER`S SPENT YEAST EXPLOITATION IN FOOD INDUSTRY
Authors: COLDEA Teodora Emilia , MUDURA Elena , ROTAR Ancuța Mihaela , CUIBUS Lucian , POP Carmen Rodica , DARAB Cosmin
Published: December 2024

Bioeconomy represents an important field, which focuses the value addition based on food industry by-products. Brewing industry generates high amounts of by-products, the brewers` spent grain, the hot and cold trub, the residual yeast and kieselgur. Brewers` spent yeast represents an important by-product, presenting high nutritional value, due to its bioactive compounds. This study proposed the development of a functional brewers` spent yeast based food. The product was subjected to chemical analysis in respect to its nutritional profile.
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE WHITE SAUCE BASED ON HORSERADISH, ONION, PARSLEY AND PARSNIP
Authors: MUREŞAN Elena Andruţa , VLAIC Romina Alina , MUREŞAN Vlad , PETRUȚ Georgiana , CHIȘ Simona , MUSTE Sevastiţa
Published: December 2024

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana L.), onion (Allium cepa), parsley (Petroselinum crispum) and parsnip (Pastinaca sativa L.) are a rich source of biologically active compounds with multiple therapeutic effects. The aim of the paper was to obtain a functional product - a white sauce rich in biologically active principles with high availability for the human body, based on horseradish, onion parsley and pastry. In order to obtain a product that could be used as a dressing for food industry, a classical technological process was used, resulting in a nutritionally complex product with multiple therapeutic effects. Physicochemical methods have been used to determine moisture, acidity and mineral substances. In addition, total phenolic and antioxidant activity were assessed using the Folin Ciocalteau and DPPH methods, respectively.
THE INFLUENCE OF SOME PRODUCTS ON THE ROOTING OF ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS L. CUTTINGS
Authors: VÂRBAN Dan Ioan , VÂRBAN Rodica , GHEŢE Alexandru , ODAGIU Antonia , CZAKO Robert Ștefan
Published: December 2024

In Ancient Greece, before the exams, students wore rosemary leaves. They thought it would improve their memory. It is also one of the symbols of love, loyalty, friendship. Rosemary is grown for the aerial part (Rosmarinus herba) or leaves (Rosmarinus folium). Rosemary has cleansing, antiseptic, anti-anemic, antifungal, diuretic action. Rosemary oil intensifies blood circulation in the brain, helping to increase the ability to concentrate and improve memory. The percentage of rosmarin rooted cuttings is higher when using the mixed substrate (peat + perlite), both in the untreated variant and in the variant treated with Chryzotop Vert.
CONVERSION OF ROSEHIP, CRANBERRY, GOJI AND COCONUT FRUITS INTO A FUNCTIONAL TEA RICH IN BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PRINCIPLES
Authors: MUREŞAN Elena Andruţa , VLAIC Romina Alina , MUREŞAN Vlad , CERBU Constantin Gheorghe , CHIȘ Simona , FOGORAŞI Melinda , MAN Simona , MUSTE Sevastiţa
Published: December 2024

Nowadays, the development of the food industry relies heavily on the valorisation of some products with a high content of beneficial compounds for the human body. Through the studies and research, but following the results, it was intended to obtain tea enriched with various natural compounds (antioxidants, vitamins, minerals) by harvesting the fruits of rose, cranberry, goji and coconut, naturally sweetened with steviol. Subsequent to obtaining, we performed physicochemical laboratory tests, in which we tracked the antioxidant capacity, total polyphenol content, vitamin C content, and acidity. As a result, we have traced the qualities of each fruit in order to achieve a better combination of taste, colour and nutritional properties.
COMPARING THE PLANT BIOMASS AND THE VOLATILE OIL CONTENT OF SWEET BASIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.) CULTIVARS GROWN IN TÂRGU MUREȘ
Authors: BIRO-JANKA Bela , NYARADI Imre-Istvan , VARBAN Dan Ioan , MOLNAR Katalin , DUDA Matei Marcel
Published: December 2024

Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is an annual aromatic herb of great economic importance. Seven cultivars were cultivated in the area of Târgu Mureș in 2017. The biomass fractions, drying ratio and drug percent were compared, respectively the volatile oil content of the cultivars was determined and the major compounds of the VO identified using GC-MS method.
ALGAE AS SUPPLEMENTS: REVIEW
Authors: BIRIȘ-DORHOI Elena Suzana , TALOȘ Ioana , TOFANĂ Maria
Published: December 2024

Ulva lactuca, Undaria pinnatifida and Porphyra yezoensis are the main cultivated and consumed algae. The interest in algae and their beneficial properties has seen an increase in recent years (both micro-and macroalgae). Edible algae are low- calorie and low-fat. One of the most studied group of bioactive components of microalgae are pigments due to their anticarcinogenic, antioxidative and antihypertensive properties. Algae present many biological activities including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer (Undaria pinnatifida), antiviral, and anti-obesity effect. The bioactive compounds found in algae include amino acids, carotenoids, sulphated polysaccharides, essential fatty acids, polypeptides, lectins, terpenes, phytohormones, betaines, polyamines, and sterols, vitamins and minerals whose content and biological activity vary significantly within and between taxonomic groups. These characteristics coupled with many other make them a valuable supplement.
TURMERIC (GEN. CURCUMA) – A SPICE WITH BENEFICIAL EFFECTS FOR FOOD AND HEALTH
Authors: FOSTOC Georgiana , MUREȘAN Andruța Elena , MUREȘAN Vlad , MARC Romina , MARȚIȘ Georgiana , MURESAN (VIMAN) Ioana Elena , BELDEAN (TĂTAR) Bianca Vasilica , BORDEAN Maria Evelina , MATEESCU Mădalina Alexandra , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

This review summarizes recent research on the potential of turmeric extracts for the food industry and the biological aspects of curcumin. This spice has attracted great interest in recent decades due to its biological activity. Turmeric is a non-toxic, highly promising natural antioxidant compound with a wide range of biological functions that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine and Chinese medicine since ancient times. Nowadays, turmeric is broadly used as food additives due to its properties (flavouring, preservation and colouring). More than that, turmeric and its derivatives have varied biological actions, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, neuroprotective and cardioprotective effect.
KOMBUCHA A FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGE: REVIEW
Authors: MUREȘAN Emanuel Andrei , PÎNZARIU Denisa Anamaria , VLAD Alexandra , TOFANĂ Maria , CRISTE Adriana
Published: December 2024

The fermented drink of Kombucha offers people an alternative to carbonated drinks. In addition to the unique taste offered, Kombucha tea is highlighted by its antioxidant, hepatoprotective and probiotic properties. Antibacterial and antifungal activities have also been demonstrated. The increased amount of polyphenols, but also the organic acids present in the fermented beverage, has been highlighted in various studies. The bioactive compounds and the properties listed give this drink the status of a functional drink with multiple benefits on the human body.
EVALUATION OF NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF BLACKTHORN AND ROSE FRUITS
Authors: BABALAU-FUSS Vanda , BECZE Anca , MOLDOVAN Ana , GREBLA Oana Bogdana , POP Ana Ioana , TALOS Ioana , TOFANĂ Maria
Published: December 2024

Wild fruits can be found in many different climates. They are full of nutrients and powerful plant compounds that are beneficiary for the human health. Although wild berries can be tart, they are quite versatile and can be enjoyed in many ways. The chemical composition and biological properties of blackthorn and rose fruits were evaluated, in order to valorize these products as sources of nutrients and nutraceuticals. Analyses for the determination of moisture, protein, fatty acids and ash were done in order to evaluate the nutritional composition of these wild fruits. From the analyzed samples, rose fruits had the highest nutritional value. The combination of bioactive compounds and rich nutritional composition of these wild berries, which have high carbohydrate content and low-fat content (constituted mainly of polyunsaturated fatty acids which are precursors of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids) make them a very valuable source in the human food diet.
Uses Of The Genus Lavandula For Human Health: A Literature Review
Authors: BUTAȘ Alexandra Andreea , MUNTEAN Leon , COSTIN Alexandru Daniel , MARIȘ Roxana , GRIGORE Mădălin Florentin
Published: December 2024

Traditionally, lavender is believed to have a variety of therapeutic and curative properties, from inducing relaxation to treating parasitic infections, burns, insect bites and spasm. There is growing evidence to suggest that lavender oil may be an effective drug in the treatment of many neurological disorders. In manufacturing, lavender is used in pharmaceutical products and as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, potpourri, and decorations. Several animal and human investigations suggest anxiolytic, mood stabilizing, sedative, analgesic, anticonvulsant and neuroprotective properties for lavender. Lavandula is commonly used for anxiety, stress, and insomnia. It is also used for depression, dementia, pain after surgery, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these uses. Lavender can also be used for decorative purposes, indoors or outdoors, due to its anti-insecticidal properties, but also due to the beauty of this wonderful flower.
Health Benefits Of Consuming Legumes (Lentils, Chickpeas, Broad Bean)
Authors: PAȘCA Simina , SUCIU Loredana , FLORIAN Vasile
Published: December 2024

Nowadays, legumes have gained more and more interest in developing healthy and functional foods. Numerous articles have reviewed the importance of legumes' macro and micro bioactive nutritional and phytochemical components and their health benefits. Although legumes have been consumed for thousands of years for their nutritional qualities, only in the last two or three decades has there been a particular interest in legumes as food and their potential impact on human health. It has been strongly suggested over time that legume consumption is beneficial in preventing and managing diabetes. Therefore, consuming a wide range of carbohydrates from legumes and other rich sources is generally recommended for both the general population and people with diabetes, especially those with type II diabetes. This review presents some of the benefits on human health of three of the less cultivated legumes in Romania (lentils Lens culinaris, chickpeas Cicer arietinum, broad bean Vicia faba), but with extraordinary potential from an economic, agricultural and nutritional point of view.
The Importance of Arbuscular Mycorrhizas in Medicinal Plants
Authors: VIDICAN Roxana , STOIAN Vlad , PĂCURAR Florin , PLEȘA Anca , VAIDA Ioana
Published: December 2024

Medicinal plants represent a highly valuable resource, which is part of human life since ancient times. Most of these species are collected from wildlife, where their survival is assured by the capacity of symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizas. The aim of this study was to analyse the number of articles published between 2002-2021, based on arbuscular mycorrhiza and medicinal plants topic. The number of articles in the analysed period was only 102, with an increase in the last 5 years. The main direction of the researches were toward the understanding and defining mycorrhizal status of medicinal plants, collected from spontaneous flora and from botanical collections. This direction was completed by studies regarding inoculation potential with arbuscular mycorrhizas, which aimed to increase the content in active compounds or to assure the sustainability of cropping systems. The analysis of the main categories to which the articles belong relieved that plant sciences and agronomy have more than 60% in share, completed by the 10% associated to environmental sciences. This topic is important for Romanian research, due to the high diversity of natural ecosystems and the high number of medicinal plant species. The better understanding of colonization status and the use of arbuscular mycorrhiza as inoculum are wo important directions which need more attention in the future in order to increase the sustainability of medicinal plant field.
The Use Of Common Pine (Pinus sylvestris) In Pharmaceutical And Food Industry
Authors: SZANTO Lidia Gizella , MUSTE Sevastița , MUREŞAN Elena Andruţa , VLAIC Romina , MARTIS Georgiana Smaranda , BELDEAN (TĂTAR) Bianca Vasilica , MURESAN (VIMAN) Ioana Elena
Published: December 2024

Pine is a conifer with wide uses due to its effectiveness for both uses: medical industry and the food industry. Currently, consumers' attention is focused on the use of foods rich in active ingredients and with the lowest possible degree of processing (slow food). The present study describes the main physico-chemical characteristics of pine (Pinus Sylvestris), its importance, its uses in the pharmaceutical industry, in the food industry, the spread on the Romanian territory and the biological activity of pine oil.
Seed Composition Of Soybean And Its Significance For Human Health
Authors: GALBEN Ramona Dina , URDĂ Camelia , REZI Raluca , GHEORGHIEŞ Vasilena , NEGREA Adrian , RUSSU Florin , BALAŞ Simona , VARGA Andrei I. , DUDA Marcel M.
Published: December 2024

Cultivated and used for various purposes for almost 5,000 years, considered the miracle plant of the twentieth century, soybean cultivation receives special attention due to the importance and wide diversity of its uses (Sin, 2000). Soybeans have been used in Asia and other parts of the world for many centuries to prepare a variety of fresh, fermented or dried foods (Probst, 1973). The importance of soybean crop is given by the chemical composition of the seeds, especially due the very high protein and fat content of the grains, which together represent about 60% of the weight of the seeds. Soybean seeds also contain carbohydrates (35%), 5% mineral salts, vitamins (A, B, B2, B6, PP, K, E) and enzymes (Bâlteanu, 1998; Muntean et al., 2014). It has valued functional properties for human health, being a natural source of isoflavones, with multiple benefits in human health, preventing cancer (Linz, 2004) and liver disease (Gudbrandsen, 2006).
Preliminary Research On Some Alchemilla vulgaris L. Medicinal Teas
Authors: BENEDEC Daniela , HANGANU Daniela , OȘAN Diana Elena , ONIGA Ilioara
Published: December 2024

The flowering aerial parts of Alchemilla vulgaris (Rosaceae) are frequently used in the phytotherapy of some gynaecological, gastrointestinal and oral diseases. This study was performed in order to evaluate the quality of some Romanian commercial medicinal teas containing Alchemillae herba, by determining of polyphenols composition, as well as the antioxidant potential. The phenols contents (total polyphenols, tannins, flavonoids, caffeic acid derivatives) were spectrophotometrically determined. The antioxidant activity assessed by the DPPH test indicated that only one sample (Av3) showed antiradical action, in accordance with the total polyphenolic content (77.75±0.82 mg GAE/g vegetable product). The high tannins concentration (41-59 mg GAE/g vegetable product) is important for the astringent and antihemorrhagic action of the products. TLC analysis showed the presence of important phytoconstituents, such as hyperoside, isoquercitrin and caffeic acid. The quantitative differences between the polyphenols content of the three tested products may be due to the conditions under which the raw material was harvested and stored. These could influence the quality of the medicinal product, that’s why the analytical control is important.
Evaluation Of Bioactive Compounds From Natural Extracts And Reusable Food Waste With The Possibility Of Incorporation Into Functional Products
Authors: PINZARIU Denisa , VLAD Alexandra , MUREȘAN E. , POP Ana Ioana , HODISAN B. , BIRIS-DORHOI Elena Suzana , TOFANĂ Maria
Published: December 2024

Skin diseases have come to occupy an important place in the incidence of pathologies that are increasingly affecting a large part of the population. The role of plants in the improvement and treatment of skin diseases has been known since ancient times, and today, scientific research attests even more to their importance and effectiveness. This paper aims to evaluate the bioactive potential of extracts of interest by capitalizing on by-products, with the possibility of incorporating them into functional products. This study evaluates plants such as nettle, chamomile, marc and coffee grounds, which through their bioactive compounds can have therapeutic effects on some skin conditions. The results obtained are preliminary evaluations and subsequent investigations will demonstrate the effectiveness of some bioactive compounds of interest in order to obtain a food supplement with beneficial properties in preventing and possibly treating skin conditions caused by stress. Total polyphenols, antioxidant activity and flavonoid compounds from nettle extracts (dried and fresh), dried chamomile flowers, coffee grounds and marc were determined.
Hop and Medicinal Plants – Year XXX
Authors: MUNTEAN Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

Hop and Medicinal Plants Journal is in its 30th year of life. It has been published since 1993 under the auspices of the Hop and Medicinal Plants Crop Research Centre (HMPCRC) of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (UASMV) Cluj-Napoca. This centre has been operating for three decades, based on the Senate Decision of UASMV Cluj-Napoca from 6.12.1993, and was subsequently confirmed by the UASMV Cluj-Napoca Senate Decision in 25.10.2005. The establishment of this research centre was based on the activity performed and the results obtained at the Cluj Phytotechnics regarding hops and medicinal plants, the activity of the centre representing a superior stage of research in these fields.
Medical Applications of Algae: A Review
Authors: BIRIȘ-DORHOI Elena-Suzana , TOFANĂ Maria , MICHIU Delia
Published: December 2024

Algae are known as powerful agents since ancient times. In recent years, more and more studies suggest algae’s potential in the medical field. This review aims to show the most important advances in the uses of algae in the medical field. Due to their bioactive compounds (such as polyphenols, polysaccharides and more) algae (both micro-and macro-algae) have a variety of uses. They were proven to have antioxidant activity, were used as anti-viral agents or for anti-cancer treatment. Also due to their polysaccharides, they were also shown to possess anti-hyperglycaemic and anti-hypertensive effects. Species of micro-algae were used with success in urinary tract infections treatment. Some algae found uses in dentistry. They were included in toothpaste in order to reduce the chance of cavities (they possess anti-microbial activity which can help protect against cavities). Bioactive compounds from algae were also found to have neuroprotective potential.