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STUDIES REGARDING THE QUANTITATIVE CHARACTERS OF THE CONES AT SEVERAL HOPS CULTIVARS
Authors: Cernea Solovastru , Muntean Leon Sorin , Salontai Alexandru , Morar Gavrila , Tofana Maria , Duda Marcel Matei , Varban Dan , Muntean Sorin , Oros Simona
Published: December 2024

There were studied six Romanian hops cultivars regarding some morphological characters of the cones and productivity and qualitative characters in the conditions from Cluj-Napoca. The results of the experimental year s show hops cultivar are characterized by a large phenotipical variability of the morphological characters of cones. The hops cultivars taken into study were represented by Superalfa de Cluj, Productiv, Transilvania and Aroma, with cones of average size, a fine rachis and a large number of bract, accomplish productions of alpha acids of 173,1-278,5 kg/ha.
HOP’S TRASABILITY
Authors: Muste Sevastita
Published: December 2024

The processors have to develop his own chain for the trasability of raw material to final product. The law 672/2002 stipulates the demands regarding the beer trasability from raw material to beer. Thus the aim of the production and commercialisation of products with high lupulin content, hop cones, hop powder or hop extract, is the trasability of raw materials from producer to processor.
OPTIMIZATION OF GC-MS PARAMETERS FOR THE HOP ESSENTIAL OIL ANALYIS
Authors: Socaci Sonia , Socaciu Carmen , Tofana Maria , Muste Sevastita , Mudura Elena
Published: December 2024

The present study includes researches regarding the composition of hop essential oil. The essential oil was extracted from the plant material using the hydrodistillation technique. The analyses of the composition of hop essential oil were carried out by using a GC-MS system. The chemical constituents of the essential oil were separated and identified using the GC-MS NIST libraries.
"NAPOCA" THE FIRST ROMANIAN CULTIVAR OF ECHINACEA PALLIDA NUTT.
Authors: Muntean Leon Sorin , Tămaș Mircea , Vârban Dan Ioan , Muntea Leon , Muntean Sorin , Cernea Solovastru , Morar Gavrila , Duda Marcel , Varban Rodica , Oniga Ilioara
Published: December 2024

The "Napoca" cultivar (Echinacea pallida Nutt.) has been created at U.S.A.M.V. Cluj-Napoca through repeated mass selection from echinacea that had been imported to our country and studied in yield trials (with the temporary name of CN 11/992).
Here are some of the morpho-physiological, productivity and quality features of this cultivar: it is semilate, with a vegetation period of 134-145 days in the second and third years, in the first year the root system is formed, and also a leaf rosette and flower stems with a reduced number of flowers, the complete flowering only beginning in the second year of vegetation; it have a tap root, with 1-3 vertical gray-brownish main roots (which are the actual raw material, harvested in the year 2-3); the part above the soil looks like a bush with 80-120 cm long stems, sometimes with branches, 6-8 mm thick, with 8-12 internodes, the last one being 30-40 cm long, ended with a inflorescence; the leaves from the rosette are linear lanceolate with a petiole of 8-18 cm length, with a blade of 8 cm length and 3-6 cm width, with three nervures on the dorsal side; the inflorescence is ovoid, thorny when dry with involucral leaflet at the bottom (in two rows), conical receptacle (1,5-2 cm high, with a diametre of 2-3 cm); the ray flowers are pink-violet in colour, steril (5-8 cm length and 2-5 mm in width); the disc flowers are tubular, orange and hermaphrodite (4-6 mm in length); the flowering takes place in July-August, pollination is made by insects, the fruit is a sided achene, 2-4 mm in length, whitish with rudimentary pappus; the whole plant is covered with rough hair, 1.8-2 mm long (made of 3-5 cells), wider-bottomed and narrow-ended, that give rigidity to the plant; the raw root yield is of 4,5-5,2 t/ha (1,3-1,5 t/ha when dry); the content of active principles is high: imuno stimulent polysacharides (6,1-6,4 g %), phenil-propanic derivates (0,5 - 0,6 g %), volatile oil (0,9-1,2 ml/100g) etc., which enhance the immunity system, the raw material being used for obtaining anti-virus, imunostimulents, antitumorale products etc.
„CLUJ” THE FIRST ROMANIAN CULTIVAR OF ECHINACEA PURPUREA (L.) Moench
Authors: Muntean Leon Sorin , Tamas Mircea , Varban Dan , Muntean Leon , Muntean Sorin , Cernea Solovastru , Morar Gavrila , Duda Marcel , Varban Rodica , Oniga Ilioara
Published: December 2024

The “Cluj” cultivar (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, has been created at 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 “Cluj” cultivar was obtained was presented in terms of morpho-psysiological features, content of active principles in our former papers (3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11). The breeding activities connected to this cultivar were initiated in 1992 by the Centre for Research in Hop and Medicinal Plants at USAMV Cluj-Napoca and developed after 1995. In 2006 the “Cluj” 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; it 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.
DYNAMICS OF POT MARIGOLD YIELD FORMATION DEPENDED BY VARIETIES AND ROW DISTANCE
Authors: Crnobarac Jovan , Jacimovic G. , Marinkovic B. , Mircov V.D. , Mrda Jelena , Babic Milica
Published: December 2024

A field experiment was conducted in the 2007, at experimental field of Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, at Rimski Šan?evi, Novi Sad, Serbia. Four marigold varieties were object of our investigations: Ba?ki Petrovac, Orange King, Plamen and Plamen Plus. The crop was sown at four row spacing: 40, 50, 60 and 70 cm (factor B) for all cultivars (factor A). The effect of varieties and different row distances on fresh flowers yield and dynamics of yield formation are presented in this paper. Also we attend dynamics of number of flowers formation and flowers diameter.
Fresh flowers yield in average and on each row spacing was the highest by Plamen Plus variety (6.739 kgha-1), and was significantly higher than other varieties. The highest yield was accomplished at 40 cm distance between rows (6.427 kgha-1). Flowers yield was regularly linear decreased (y = -811x+7229; r = -0.95**) with decreasing plant density. Alike formation of flowers yield and dynamics of flowers number formation of all varieties had quadratic regression shape.
PERSPECTIVE MATERIAL IN PERENNIAL PLANT AMELIORATION WITH MULTIPLE USES, MADE AT V.R.D.S. BACAU, IN CONDITION OF BIOLOGIC CULTIVATION
Authors: Falticeanu Marcela , Munteanu N. , Cristea Tina Oana , Burzo I. , Ambăruş Silvica
Published: December 2024

Some results from our country and also from developed countries show how important is the process of diversification and promotion of new germoplasm resources of perennial multiple uses species. Annual, new and new information are appearing about these species with the main goal to demonstrate the important contribution of them to preservation of biodiversity and their positive impact to the biological agriculture.
In the same time, these species are more and important in the “general flux of plant circulation”, enhancing the opportunity for collection, studying and using in plant breeding programme.
Many research at the world level emphasized on the new and modern selection methods or biodiversity conservation practices with the main target to promote these species in sustainable agriculture.
RESEARCHES CONCERNING SOME BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AT SPECIES ECHINACEA PURPUREA L. WITHIN THE CONDITION FROM S.C.D.A. SECUIENI
Authors: Drutu Catalina
Published: December 2024

Echinacea purpurea L. is a perennial species with great moment on therapy. It is cultivated for its air parts which are harvested at maximum bloom. As a result of researches from SCDA Secuieni, it’s found that within laboratory conditions the optimum temperature of germination is 22Celsius degree, the process having 11 days and the percentage of germinated seeds being of 90 days. The shortening of germination period might be done through damping the seed for 48 hours and kept into the fridge 12 hours, the percentage of germination being of 97%. The period of vegetation on the average of three years of experimentation at Echinacea purpurea L. was 155 days. The height of plants at harvesting was 81,71 cm at the plants from the second year of vegetation and 96,9 cm at the plants from the third year of vegetation. The middle length of leafstalk at the leaves from the base was by 7,2 cm in the second year of vegetation, 8,0 cm in the third year and 7,8 cm in the fourth year of vegetation.
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS L. – AN IMPORTANT MEDICINAL PLANT
Authors: Muntean Sorin , Muntean Leon , Duda Marcel , Varban Dan
Published: December 2024

This paper presents the importance of Valeriana officinalis L. species, the raw material (Valerianae rhizoma cum radicibus, Valerianae rhizoma et radicibus), the chemical composition of the plant (active principles, volatile oil, isovalerianic acid, iridoids, etc.), the factors that have an influence on it (the growth periods of the plant, ecological factors, the crop technology), the use of the plant (as a nerve and heart sedative, for low blood-pressure, against insomnia etc.) and also the main phytotherapeutic products that use Valeriana.
THE CONTROL OF WHITEFLY, TRIALEURODES VAPORARIORUM WESTWOOD AT MEDICINAL PLANTS IN GREENHOUSES WITH AID OF COLOURED TRAPS
Authors: Pop Oana , Bunescu Horia , Olteanu Ioan
Published: December 2024

The greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum Westwood) is one of the most important pests present in protected spaces, producing major damages to medicinal plants, vegetable crops and also to the flower crops. This pest, besides the damage produced in greenhouse crops, in hot years during summer, it also can be seen in field crops, where produce great damages by stinging and sucking the cell juice from the leaves tissues and young offshoot of different crop plants.
Researchers all over the world where this pest has been identified were and still are preoccupied by all the aspects concerning its origin, spreading areas, morphology, biology and control.
The present paper proposes a study about the control of whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariorum Westwood with aid of coloured traps, experiments being made at the USAMV Cluj-Napoca greenhouse.
DRYING OF MEDICINAL ROOTS IN A SOLAR TUNNEL DRYER IN KENYA
Authors: Rösner Katrin
Published: December 2024

Medicinal plants are traditionally used for the therapy of different diseases. Active ingredients often are to find in the roots. Especially in African countries a wide range of herbs are used as medicine. Sun-drying is a traditional method for preservation to store or transport.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ELEMENTS IN TRADITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF ARNICA MONTANA GRASSLANDS
Authors: Pacurar Florin , Rotar Ioan , Garda Nicoleta
Published: December 2024

In the territory of Apuseni Mountains (Romania) it can be found large areas of grasslands, in which the species Arnica montana is frequent. The area of this species is decreasing in Europe all the time, so that its maintenance in the region’s habitats mentioned before is related to a traditional grassland management. By using the questionnaire method we have surveyed the factors that contribute to this species maintenance in the sward. We observed that the management of these meadows is an extensive one, being performed only few maintenance activities, like: rocks gathering, wooden vegetation fighting, fighting damages made by wild pigs and fertilization. Fertilization is done only with manure that comes from cows and horses. Most of the meadows are being used in a mixed way, mowing is performed at the beginning of August, when arnica species has already made seeds, and grazing is made only in the late autumn. Mowing on arnica areas is perfomed only manually, and grazing is practiced with cows and horses. The species’ maintenance in these habitats depends on a specific cultural landscape.
FOREWORD
Authors: Muntean Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

The revue â€œ Hop and Medicinal Plantsâ€ is appearing beginning with the years 1993, under the patronage of the â€œHop and Medicinal Plants Crop Research Centerâ€ within the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, and of certain external collaborators, being destined to agronomical specialists, pharmacists and biologists, from the fields of research, production and valuation of hop and medicinal and aromatic plants.
PHENOTYPIC CORRELATIONS BETWEEN SOME QUANTITATIVE CARACTERS OF THE HOP
Authors: Cernea Solovastru , Vatca Sorin
Published: December 2024

This paper presents 90 phenotypic correlations between 21 characters at 67 hop cultivars of the different origins studied between 1996-2000 at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. For this were determined productivity elements, morphological characters, cone characteristics and physiological traits. Correlations between cone yield components and some morphological, physiological and qualitative characters of the hop indicate the usefulness and the importance of their in hop breeding work as selection indices for achievement of the varieties with superior productive and qualitative traits.
THE RESEARCHES IN THE FIELD OF HOP CULTURE IN ROMANIA
Authors: Muntean Leon Sorin
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
INFLUENCE OF THE WAY AND PERIOD OF STUMP CUTTING ON PLANT SIZE AT CROP TIME ON HOPS
Authors: Cotârla Rareș , Salontai Alexandru
Published: December 2024

The research results present the influence of the way and period of stump cutting on  plant size at crop time in two ecological areas of hops culture. The hops plant size presents a great variability, depending on variety, climatic conditions and  last, but not least the technological factors. The measurements were performed yearly and the results are presented by average values of the three experimental years in both areas.
STUDIES ON STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE STEM OF HOPS
Authors: Solovastru Cernea , Vatca Sorin , Oros Simona
Published: December 2024

This paper presents experimental results for several years on the structuralelements of the stalk to 63 varieties of hops in the collection of germplasm from University ofAgricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca (six early varieties, 11 half-earlyvarieties, 26 half-late varieties and 20 late varieties).The results shows the variability existing in the studied biological material on thefollowing quantitative characters: plant height, number and length of the internodes, height ofinsertion of the first flowering shoot, number of shoots on the string and length of the lateralshoots.
CALCULATION OF ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY IN GROWING MARIGOLDS IN 2010 TO JUCU, CLUJ
Authors: Duda Simona , Muntean Leon Sorin , Duda Marcel Matei
Published: December 2024

In the experimental field of UASVM Cluj-Napoca from Jucu we performed, in 2010, aseries of research on the behavior of eight varieties of marigold, in three conditions of soilfertilization with manure. Marigold experimental variants were established by direct seeding byhand, at a distance of 70 cm between rows. Each cultivar was sown in four repetitions, each 25sqm.
AGASTACHE FOENICULUM (PURSH) KUNTZE - A NEW PLANT IN THE LANDSCAPE OF OUR COUNTRY
Authors: Duda Marcel Matei , Matei Cristina Firuta , Varban Dan Ioan
Published: December 2024

Agastache foeniculumÂ LamiaceaeÂ ). This plant is native to much of north-central andÂ northern North America. Anise hyssop was used medicinally by Native Americans for cough,fevers, wounds, diarrhea. The soft, anise-scented leaves are used as a seasoning, as a tea, and inpotpourri. The purple flower spike is favored by bees who make a light fragrant honey from thenectar. They enjoy a sunny spot in well-drained soil. From summer to early autumn, they producepurplish-blue flowers that are a magnet for bees. This plant adds interest to borders and containerswhile attracting wildlife to the garden.(Pursh) Kuntze, common name Anise hyssop, is a species ofperennial plant in the mint family (Â
ACTIVE PRINCIPLES PRODUCTION OF SOME SORTS AND POPULATIONS OF MELISSA OFFICINALIS L.
Authors: MARIAN O. , MUNTEAN Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

In this paper we tried to determine the volatile oil and polifhenolic content of 11 populations (germania, germania o, germania 1, germania 2, germania 3, populaÈ›ia de cluj, timiÈ™oara, polonia, cehia, franÈ›a melissa 349) and 2 sorts of melissa officinalis l. species (lemona È™i citronella). cultivars and populations of melissa officinalis l. had a different content of volatile oil and poliphenolic compound. for 3 populations (populaÈ›ia de cluj, timiÈ™oara and citronella) there was also conducted a research regarding the quality of poliphenolic acid. the results indicate the presence of othe poliphenolic compounds such asÂ  galic acid, protocatecuic acid, cafeic acid and p-cumaric acid, beside the rosmarinic acid in different proportions.
BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SPECIES AGASTACHE FOENICULUM (Pursh) Kuntze
Authors: MATEI Cristina Firuta , DUDA Marcel Matei , ARDELEAN Anca Eva
Published: December 2024

Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze is native to North America, areas, forests, prairies; Wisconsin to Manitoba, south to Alberta, and Colorado, colored of inflorescences is blue-violat. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, usually with an upright and aromatic leaves. Grows quickly and can reach up to 1.5 m high. Preferably the plant location in sunny places, although partially shade tolerant. Resistant to drought, is found in most land in Australia except the tropics. It is a herbaceous species robust and widespread, with particularly foliage and smell of anise. Are used for tea. It is usually only two or three main stems, each with oval leaves, placed face to face with wax margins, upper surface is smooth and green, while the lower surface is porous. It is a beautiful plant that retains its stature, upright throughout its growth cycle.
CROP TECHNOLOGY OF PYRETHRUM IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF CLUJ COUNTY
Authors: ARELEAN Anca , MORAR Gavril , CIOBANU Florentina , MOLDOVAN Cristina , DEAK Jutka
Published: December 2024

The technology of pyrethrum cropping is not known for the environmental conditions of the Transylvanian Plain. This study shows the influence of 3 plant densities upon the yield of fresh inflorescences and seed during two experimental years. Best results were obtained when plating at the density of 50000 plants/ha. The results in yield are comparable to the ones noted in the field literature.
THE HOP ALPHA ACIDS CONTENT OF HOP CULTIVARS IN ROMANIA DURING 2012-2013
Authors: TOFANA Maria , MORA Acațiu , SOCACI Sonia , SALANTA Liana , FARCAS Anca , BORȘ Maria DoiniÅ£a , POP Ana Viorica , NAGY Melinda , FEIER Dana , Vá‚RVA Luminița , BIRIȘ-DORHOI Suzana Elena , BOGÄ‚TEAN Cosmina
Published: December 2024

The determination of hop bitter acids in hop cones and pellets is veryimportant for the brewing process because it is in close relationship with the bittervalue of bier. In the Food Safety and Quality Laboratory (FSQL) of UASVM Cluj-Napoca the content of bitter acids is annually determined for the chemicalevaluation of hop crop in Romania. This work present the content in alpha bitteracids of hop cones and pellets from five hop varieties, Hallertau Magnum (HM),Merkur (Mk), Brewers Gold (BG), Perle (P) and Huller Bitterer (HB), producedfrom hop farms located in Sighișoara aria. The analyses were determined onharvesting time, during the last two years (2012-2013).
"AROMA DALBA" CULTIVAR OF PIMPINELLA ANISUM L. DEVELOPED IN MOLDOVA
Authors: GONCEARIUC Maria , BALMUS Zinaida , COTELEA Ludmila , MASCOVTEVA Svetlana , BUTNARAS Violeta
Published: December 2024

A new cultivar of Pimpinella anisum L. named Aroma Dalba has beendeveloped to be proposed for farm cultivation. The variety Aroma Dalba isdistinguished by resistance to drought and to diseases. Essential oil separated byhydrodistillation from the seeds, constitues 7.702% (dry matter). The yield of fruits(seeds) of new variety is 258 kg/ha and the production of essential oil are 20 Kg/ha.The essential oil production Qualitative and quantitative analyses using GC GCMSattested that the essential oil contains 19 compounds, with an identification rateof 99.85%. There are five major components in the essential oil. The majorcompound of essential oil is trans-anethole in concentration of 89.0%. Other maincompounds include iso-eugenol acetonitrile at a concentration of 4.59%; y-himachalene (3.02%); butanoic acid,2-methyl- 4-methoxy-2-(3-methyloxiranyl)phenyl ester (1.13%).
CHARACTERIZATION OF SEVEN MEDICINAL PLANTS INCLUDED IN AN ORIGINAL FORMULA PROMEN, TO PREVENT PROSTATE DISEASES
Authors: CSERNATONI Florina , BACIU Anca , POP Raluca , ROMANCIUC Florina , SOCACIU Carmen
Published: December 2024

Our experiments aimed the characterization of seven plants (1- nettle, 2-green tea, 3- Fluff with small flowers, 4- tomatoes, 5- underbrush, 6- pumpkinseeds, 7- sunflower seeds) used as ingredients to obtain a phytopharmaceuticalformula PROMEN, with anticancer potential against prostate. Liquidchromatography - mass spectrometry (LC (ESI +) QTOF MS) was used to evaluatethe main molecules which may be responsible for the antitumor/ preventive effects.There were identified 21 components in the final product PROMEN and individualplant extracts, used as ingredients. Finally, the bioactive compounds considered asbiomarkers for PROMEN product quality, are able to identify the various plantingredients. The results will be followed by further studies to assess the quality ofPROMEN as authorized nutraceutical product and its effect against prostatemetabolic dysfunction as a result of synergistic effects of plant ingredients.
ADAPTATION MEASURES FOR THE TECHNOLOGY ON GROWING HOPS IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL WARMING
Authors: DUDA Marcel M. , CERNEA Solovăstru , Vá‚RBAN Dan Ioan , GONCEARIUC Maria , MUNTEAN Leon , MUNTEAN Sorin , MOLDOVAN Cristina , OLAR Marius , GHEÅ¢E Alexandru
Published: December 2024

The purpose of services performed by USAMV Cluj-N. was to identify the causes why Magnum, Merkur and Perle hops varieties are not as productive in the climatic conditions from Sighișoara as in their home area - HÃ¼ll - Hallertau region (Bavaria - Germany), and offer solutions to remedy them.
NEW PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND USES OF IRIS SP.
Authors: Crisan Ioana , Cantor Maria
Published: December 2024

Rhizomes from various Iris species have been used in traditionalmedicine to treat a variety of ailments since ancient times and many constituentsisolated from different Iris species demonstrated potent biological activities inrecent studies. All research findings besides the increasing demand for naturalingredients in cosmetics and market demand from industries like alcoholicbeverages, cuisine and perfumery indicate a promising future for cultivation ofirises for rhizomes, various extracts but most importantly for high quality orrisbutter. Romania is situated in a transitional continental climate with suitableconditions for hardy iris species and thus with good prospects for successfulcultivation of Iris germanica, Iris florentina and Iris pallida in conditions ofeconomic efficiency.
QUINCE PEEL EXTRACT ADDITION TO LIQUEUR FOR IMPROVING ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND PHENOLIC CONTENT
Authors: Mudura Elena , Coldea Teodora Emilia , Farcas Anca
Published: December 2024

The present research aimed the valorisation of quince peel,Â which is a valuable by-product from fruit processing industries, in extraction ofÂ pigments for naturally colouring the quince liqueur. In order to obtain the finishedÂ product three objectives were established: valorisation of phenolic compoundsÂ from quince peel, assessing the influence of phenolic compounds on the finishedproduct, formulation and technology establishment for the quince liqueur Â enrichedÂ with peels flavonoidic extract. The distilled beverage was obtained by distillationÂ of natural fermented quince fruit. The process followed the conventionalÂ technology - double distillation of quince mash in copper alembic. Then the recipeÂ was optimized in order to adjust the liqueur to the right sugar content and itsÂ natural pale yellow colour using the peel extracted flavonoids. The chemicalÂ assessment consisted of both the analysis on the raw material, during processÂ technology, as well as on the final product. Common physicochemical methodsÂ were applied for the alcohol concentration, total acidity, sugar content, dry matter,Â pH and volatile component, as expressed in esters content. In addition, totalÂ phenolic and antioxidant activity were assessed by using Folin Ciocalteau method,Â and DPPH method, respectively.
THE HEALING POWER AND THE USES IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN OF LAVENDER (LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA L.)
Authors: SZEKELY-VARGA Zsolt , HITTER Timea , CANTOR Maria
Published: December 2024

Recently, in our country, as elsewhere in the world there was a special focus on the use of medicinal and aromatic plants. Day by day, more people are recognizing and admitted the therapeutic effects and the benefits of medicinal and aromatic plants being used in curing diseases. Among the medicinal and aromatic plants that have given rise to a particular interest in the last decades is also the lavender plant (Lavandula angustifolia L.). Current medical trends are grafted increasingly on the use of treatment with pharmaceutical products derived from plants (phytotherapy). Phytotherapy is a real possibility in modern therapeutics alongside chemotherapy, electrotherapy, physiotherapy and balneology, food hygiene etc. The following review presents the therapeutic effects and the benefits of the lavender (Lavandula angustifolia L.) as plant, lavender fragrance, cut flower and landscape planting design.
DAHLIA AN UNFORGETTABLE FLOWER - A NEW PERSPECTIVE FOR THERAPEUTIC MEDICINE
Authors: MOLDOVAN Ioana , SZEKELY-VARGA Zsolt , CANTOR Maria
Published: December 2024

Dahlia is a semi-rustic perennial plant with a long period of decoration from July to late autumn. Nowadays, Dahlia was widely used even in economical purpose: in landscaping, in floristry as a cut flower, for the pharmaceutical industry, cosmetic, food and as raw material for the extraction of dyes. Both the tuberous roots and the flowers of this ornamental and medicinal plant are used for therapeutic purposes. The biochemical composition that is very varied containing: flavonoids, carbohydrates (inulin), polysaccharides but also other uses, it is desirable to promote valuable cultivars for use in breeding works for the production of descendants that combine polygene for a high decorative value and an increased inulin content.
MEDICINAL HERBS IN ROMANIAN PHARMACOPOEIAS - 155 YEARS OF HISTORY
Authors: BENEDEC Daniela , ONIGA Ilioara , HANGANU Daniela
Published: December 2024

155 years ago, in 1862, a team of doctors and pharmacists wrote the first Romanian Pharmacopoeia (RPh I). There will be another 9 pharmacopoeias and their supplements (1874-RPh II, 1893-RPh III, 1926-RPh IV, 1943-RPh V, 1943-RPh V, 1948-RPh VI, 1956-RPh VII, 1965-RPh VIII, 1976-RPh IX, 1993-RPh X). From the first edition until 1993, 289 medicinal plants (176 indigenous plants, 113 exotic plants) were described, their number decreasing from 180 (RPh I) to 48 (RPh X). The most common species in Romanian Pharmacopoeias are: Acacia senegal, Achillea millefolium, Aconitum Napellus, Aloe species, Althaea officinalis, Artemisia absinthium, Astragalus tragacantha, Atropa belladonna, Carum carvi, Chelidonium majus, Cinchona officinalis, Cinnamomum species, Datura stramonium, Gentiana lutea, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Hypericum perforatum, Juniperus communis, Lavandula species, Linum usitatissimum, Papaver somniferum, Pimpinella anisum, Ricinus communis, Sinapis nigra, Thymus vulgaris, Theobroma cacao, Valeriana officinalis etc. All of these pharmacopoeia plants, alongside other unofficial plants (Hippophae rhamnoides, Alchemilla vulgaris, Humulus lupulus) or those acclimatised in our country (Echinacea angustifolia) or taxa (Papaver bracteatum, Vinca minor) are currently being used in various fields: pharmaceutical, industrial, cosmetic, food, with the hope for the future guideline pharmaceutical to pay more attention to the herbal monographs.
DETERMINATION OF FLAVONOIDS FROM VIOLA ARVENSIS AND V. DECLINATA (VIOLACEAE)
Authors: TOIU Anca , ONIGA Ilioara , VLASE Laurian
Published: December 2024

Flavonoids are plant-derived dietary polyphenols with major role as anti-oxidant and oxidative stress preventive molecules. Viola species (Violaceae) are medicinal plants used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory, diuretic and expectorant properties. The aim of the study was to analyze the flavonoids from aerial parts of Viola arvensis Murray and V. declinata Waldst. et Kit. (Violaceae). The identification of compounds was made by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled with mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), whereas the quantitative determinations by spectrophotometric methods. Ethanolic extracts of the vegetal products were studied before and after acid hydrolysis. Isoquercitrin and rutoside were identified in both species before hydrolysis and quercetol and kaempferol after hydrolysis.
CHEMICAL RISK DUE TO THE CONTAMINATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS WITH POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
Authors: MUNTEAN Edward , MUNTEAN Nicoleta , MICHALSHY Rajmund , DUDA Marcel M.
Published: December 2024

The content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) of some commercially available herbal teas was assessed by high performance liquid chromatography using an Agilent 1100 system with fluorescence detection; naphthalene, acenaphthene, fluorene, phenanthrene, anthracene, fluoranthene, pyrene, benzo(a)anthracene, chrysene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluor-anthene, benzo(a)pyrene, dibenzo(a,h)anthracene, benzo(g,h,i)perylene and indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene were separated using an Envirosep PP column and quantified in herbal samples. Each herbal tea showed a particular contamination pattern, depending on the environmental conditions in which the plants were grown and of the processing practices used by producers. The maximum overall PAH’s content was recorded for dandelion, mulberry and St. John’s wort, while basil and fennel proved to have the minimum PAH contamination.
HOP AND MEDICINAL PLANTS CROP RESEARCH CENTER, YEAR XXV
Authors: MUNTEAN Leon Sorin
Published: December 2024

Hops and medicinal plants represented a systematic study for the first time in Romania at the Agronomical School in Cluj, the results obtained being known and appreciated in the country and abroad. 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 University’s Senate. There follows that this acceptance be granted by the respective national authorities. The results obtained within the Centre are published in “Hop and Medicinal Plants”, a publication started in 1993. The report introduces the main research fields as well as the results obtained by the Centre.
INDUCED MODIFICATIONS ON SECONDARY METABOLISM OF AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL PLANTS – AN ENDOMYCORRHIZAL APPROACH
Authors: CRIŞAN Ioana , VIDICAN Roxana , STOIAN Vlad
Published: December 2024

Researches demonstrated that arbuscular mycorrhizae can bring significant changes in the yield and composition of secondary metabolites of economic interest from aromatic and medicinal plants. Evidence shows that mechanisms responsible for changes in phytochemical content are related to the enhanced nutrition arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi can provide as well as to plant growth promoting rhizosphere bacteria and their synergistic relationship with arbuscular mycorrhizae. Plant response to inoculation can be modified by the AMF species and strains already present in the soil. It was identified a plant-fungus specificity that implies the need for the selection of appropriate inoculum for cost effectiveness in AM application for large scale field production of aromatic and medicinal plants.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) – a very valuable plant in the current romanian landscape
Authors: LUNCEAN Emil , DUDA Marcel M. , GHEȚE Alexandru , MURESAN Cristina , SIMEA Ștefania
Published: December 2024

Lavender (or French lavender) is a plant that has gained a lot of popularity in Romania in recent years, both for aromatic and medicinal use, as well as for ornamental purposes. Volatile oil consists of numerous monoterpenic compounds, predominantly linalool (freely or esterified - especially as acetate) and esters, triterpene acids, coumarins, flavones, resins, a bitter principle, polyphenols (eg rosmarinic acid). The production and quality of volatile oil are greatly influenced by pedoclimatic conditions. For therapeutic purposes, inflorescences or volatile oil can be used in aromatherapy, inhalation or massage, with beneficial action in neurological diseases (including migraines, insomnia, epilepsy) - relaxing, antispasmodic, anticonvulsant and neuroprotective action (anticonvulsive and neuroprotective); carminative, analgesic, sedative, hypotensive, antimicrobial, antifungal, antitussive, collagogue, choleretic, diuretic, general tonic, cardiotonic and tonic aperitif, deodorant and many others.
CUMIN (CUMINUM CYMINUM L.) AND BLACK CUMIN (NIGELLA SATIVA) CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS AND APPLICATIONS IN FOOD PROCESSING
Authors: CHIȘ Simona Maria , PĂUCEAN Adriana , MAN Simona , STURZA Alina , MUREŞAN Elena Andruţa , POP Anamaria , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

In the last decades, researchers proved a direct relationship between human health and food. Therefore, nowadays, the consumers’ attention is focused on chemical composition of food and they try to avoid the processed one. Aromatic plants could be a possible source of natural bioactive compounds which can be used as a raw material in food processing industry. Spices such as cumin (Cuminum cyminum L) are used for flavouring food, in medicine, with pharmaceutical objectives or therapeutic effects. The aim of the present mini-review is to synthesize the principal uses of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L) an aromatic plant, highlighting its chemical composition with possible effects on food preservation and human health.
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PHENOLIC PROFILE AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF SOME INDIGENOUS SALVIA SPECIES
Authors: ONIGA Ilioara , VLASE Laurian , HANGANU Daniela , TOIU Anca , BENEDEC Daniela
Published: December 2024

The aim of this work was to study the polyphenolic composition and the antioxidant effect of 7 spontaneous Romanian species of Salvia L.: S. officinalis, S. pratensis, S. austriaca, S. nemorosa, S. sclarea, S. verticillata, S. glutinosa. The identification and quantification of major phenolic compounds was performed by a HPLC-MS method, before and after hydrolysis. The polyphenolic contents were spectrophotometrically determined. The S. officinalis, S. glutinosa and S. verticillata extracts were the richest in total polyphenols (8.15-6.82%), flavonoids (2.82-2.64 %) and caffeic acid derivatives (3.76-3.21%). Caffeic acid, luteolin and apigenin were identified in all species, but in different amounts. Two phenolic acids: ferulic and sinapic acids were detected only in S. officinalis and S. sclarea. The chemical quantitative and qualitative differences between the seven species of Salvia genus could be used as a potential taxonomic marker in order to correctly identify these species.
GALIUM SPECIES - POLYPHENOLIC CONTENT AND THEIR ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL
Authors: HANGANU Daniela , BURTESCU Ramona Flavia , PETRESCU Sorina , PRIPON FURTUNA Flavia Roxana , CHIȘE Elisabeta , TURCUȘ Violeta , BENEDEC Daniela , ONIGA Ilioara , OLAH Neli Kinga
Published: December 2024

The genus Galium is well represented in the spontaneous Romanian flora. Three Galium species are more commonly used in therapy, Galium aparine L. or cleavers, Galium odoratum (L.) Scop. or woodruff and Galium verum L. or lady’s bedstraw. Tinctures preparated from aerial part of these species was chemically analyzed and their antioxidant activity was evaluated.  The total phenylpropane derivatives and total flavonoids contents were determined by spectrophotometrically methods. The antioxidant capacity was evaluated in vitro by FRAP, CUPRAC and xanthine oxidase inhibition methods. The results showed that the tinctures were rich in polyphenols and had a strong antioxidant capacity, which is confirmed by all used methods. A good correlation between the antioxidant capacity and the content of polyphenols could be highlighted.
IDENTIFICATION OF WEED SPECIES PRESENT IN LAVENDER CROPS (LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA L.) AND (MENTHA PIPERITA L.) FROM THE UASVM CLUJ-NAPOCA CAMPUS
Authors: VÂRBAN Rodica , VÂRBAN Dan Ioan , STOIE Andrei , BOGDAN Ileana , ODAGIU Antonia , GHEŢE Alexandru
Published: December 2024

The objectives of the paper are to identify the weed species in organic culture of Mentha piperita L. And Lavandula angustifolia L. founded in the UASVM Cluj-Napoca campus, both in terms of composition and the dominance of some species, but also the development of measures to reduce their negative effects, given that application of herbicides is excluded.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW REGARDING THE BOTANICAL ORIGIN, MEDICINAL USES AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ROMAN AND GERMAN CHAMOMILE
Authors: CHIS Maria Simona , PAUCEAN Adriana , MAN Simona , POP Anamaria , MURESAN Andruta Elena , FOSTOC Georgiana , MUSTE Sevastita
Published: December 2024

Chamomile plant it is considered an amazing medicinal one, being the most widely used in all over the world. Due to its pleasant taste and its calming, sedative, therapeutically and medicinal effects, this plant is used in different industries. The chemical composition of chamomile is rich in total phenols, organic acids, terpenes, flavonoids, fatty acids, tocopherols, carotenoids and volatile compounds. The main product manufactured from chamomile is essential oil, recognized thanks to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, fungicidal, vermifuge, aromatherapy and antioxidant properties. Roman and German chamomile are the most common species from Asteraceae family being used in the production of tea, essential oils, products with medicinal and pharmaceutical uses and food industry.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF MEDICINAL AND THERAPEUTIC USES OF MENTHA PIPERITA
Authors: CHIS Maria Simona , MUSTE Sevastița , PAUCEAN Adriana , MAN Simona , POP Anamaria , POP Carmen Rodica , MARTIS Georgiana Smaranda
Published: December 2024

The new trend in food science is to replace the synthetic preservatives with natural vegetable sources. As mentioned by a large scientific literature, due to their rich chemical composition in bioactive compounds, essential oils could be a novelty in this research area. Thanks to the main components of Mentha piperita species, such as menthol and menthone, peppermint oil represent a new possibility to prevent and maintain the appearance of food borne pathogens. Also, peppermint oil could be successfully used to treat different human diseases, having medicinal and therapeutic effects.
ANTHOCYANINS IN MAIZE (ZEA MAYS): COMPOSITION AND HEALTH EFFECTS - A REVIEW
Authors: MARTIS (PETRUT) Georgiana , MUSTE Sevastita , RANTA Ovidiu , MOLNAR Adrian , PACURAR Adrian D.
Published: December 2024

Many different health effects are associated with the extracts of coloured cereals rich in anthocyanins. In vitro and in vivo studies showed that these claimed health benefits (anti-oxidation, glycaemic regulation, neuroprotection, lipid-profile regulation, anticancer, retinal protection, hepatoprotection, body weight control, relieving metabolic syndrome, enhancing immune response, and anti-ageing). The claimed health effects largely agree with those of anthocyanins from fruits and vegetables as well as pure anthocyanin compounds. A major type of pigments responsible for the colours as well as the health benefits of the cereals are anthocyanins. Aiming on the recent updates, this review summarises the chemical composition of the anthocyanins in maize. The coloured cereals as potential ingredients for functional food production have been subjected to extensive research for health benefits.
BARLEY (HORDEUM VULGARE L.): MEDICINAL AND THERAPEUTIC USES – REVIEW
Authors: BOANTA Emilia Ancuta , MUNTEAN Leon , RUSSU Florin , ONA Andreea Daniela , PORUMB Ioana , FILIP Emanuela
Published: December 2024

Barley is considered one of the oldest cultivated plants that played an important role in the development of human civilization, agronomic, physiological, genetic sciences and plant breeding. Since ancient times, barley was used for human food and animal feed. In addition to the already known uses, barley also has therapeutic qualities discovered over time. For therapeutic and medicinal purposes, barley can be consumed as juices or powder made from the young leaves of the plant, but also like barley water obtained from barley grains. The important effects of the green leaves on human health, was discovered by Dr. Yoshihide Hagiwara, after a study of 150 different plants. Of all, green barley proved to be the most valuable for human body and also has an excellent therapeutic effect.
EFFECT OF NETTLE LEAVES POWDER (URTICA DIOICA L.) ADDITION ON THE QUALITY OF BREAD
Authors: MAN Simona Maria , PAUCEAN Adriana , CHIS Maria Simona , MUSTE Sevastita , POP Anamaria , MURESAN Andruta Elene , MARTIS Georgiana
Published: December 2024

Nettle leaves is a good source of proteins, fibers, minerals and other bioactive compounds and it could be an ideal ingredient for improving the nutritional value of bread and bakery products. The quality evaluation of nettle leaves powder (Urtica dioica L.) and wheat flour (type 550) was performed and the effect of nettle leaves powder on the physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of wheat bread were studied. The nettle leaves powder was blended with wheat flour at different levels: 2%, 4% and 6% for preparing bread samples. The results showed a valuable increment in bread protein, ash and fiber content. The specific volume of the breads decreased as the level of nettle leaves powder increased due the dilution of gluten content in the blend and due to the interactions among fiber components, water and gluten. Nevertheless, substitution at 2%, 4% and 6%, gives parameter values at least as good as the control sample and produces acceptable bread, in terms specific volume and sensorial properties.
BIODYNAMIC AGRICULTURE - CONCEPT AND EFFECT OF THE APPLICATION OF THE BD PRODUCT 500 ON THE ROOTING OF SOME MINT CUTTINGS
Authors: VARBAN Dan I. , VARBAN Rodica , TOMOS Liviu , DUDA Marcel M. , MOLDOVAN Cristina , MUNTEAN Sorin , CINCEA Raluca Roxana , GHETE Alexandru B. , OLAR Mihai
Published: December 2024

Biodynamic agriculture is an advanced organic farming system that relates to cosmic, telluric and human energies, which gives plants a higher vitality as opposed to another plant grown in conventional agriculture. The concept of biodynamic agriculture appeared at the beginning of the 20th century and is developed by the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner. The biodynamic products are marketed under the Demeter logo. Two species of mint were studied: Mentha spicata and Mentha piperita, which were purchased from the discipline of Crop Production within USAMV Cluj. The experience was located in the greenhouse of the Department of Crop Production within USAMV Cluj. The results regarding the percentage of rooted plants indicate that the application of the biodynamic product of Cow pat pit (CPP) (500) influenced the rooting percentage, after 14 days after planting.
BASIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.) CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS AND APPLICATIONS IN FOOD PROCESSING
Authors: BELDEAN (TĂTAR) Bianca Vasilica , CHIS Maria Simona , MUSTE Sevastița , BORDEAN Maria Evelina , MURESAN (VIMAN) Ioana Elena , MATEESCU Mădălina Alexandra , SZANTO Lidia , FOSTOC Georgiana
Published: December 2024

Nowadays, the consumers’ awareness and health-consciousness are increasing, which results in food selection and pressure to avoid the synthetic additives that may be responsible for many health risks, including cancer and carcinogenesis. Given these circumstances, many laboratories have done extensive research in order to develop safer natural antioxidants. This mini review attempts to provide new information about basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), which could be used in the prevention and treatment of various diseases caused by tested pathogens. Basil essential oil could be a good alternative to synthetic antimicrobials. It could also be used as raw material in food manufacturing and in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. The aim of the present mini-review is to synthesize the main uses of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) as an aromatic plant, highlighting its chemical composition with effects on food preservation and human health, highlighting its chemical composition with effects on food preservation and human health.
WATERCRESS (NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE R. BR.) CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS AND APPLICATIONS IN FOOD PROCESSING
Authors: CHIȘ Maria Simona , PĂUCEAN Adriana , MAN Simona , PETRUȚ (MARȚIȘ) Georgiana , MUREȘAN Andruța , POP Anamaria , POP Carmen Rodica , MUSTE Sevastița
Published: December 2024

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale R. Br.) is a semi-aquatic plant with well-known implications in humans’ health. Due to its wonderful chemical composition in a wide range of bioactive compounds it could be successfully used in different industries such as medicine, pharmacology, cosmetic and food manufacture. Nowadays, a burgeoning health food consumers’ conception is increasing and consumers are focused to buy healthy and natural products. The present study aimed to emphases the importance of this medicinal plant highlighting its chemical composition, botanical origin and food manufacturing.