Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sylwia Koczkodaj, Jaroslaw L. Przybyl, Olga Kosakowska, Zenon Weglarz, Katarzyna B. B. Baczek
Summary: The purpose of this work was to determine the intraspecific variability of stinging nettle in terms of leaf mass and chemical composition, including phenolic compounds and assimilative pigments. The study examined 10 nettle populations from eastern and southern Poland. The results showed a high level of variability in leaf mass and chemical composition within and between these populations, but not strictly related to geographical locations.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
B. Milosevic, I. Omerovic, Z. Savic, L. Andjusic, V. Milanovic, S. Ciric
Summary: The stinging nettle, a traditional medicinal plant, has potential as a dietary supplement for broilers, providing nutrients and bioactive components to promote growth and feed utilization, modulate metabolic processes, and support the immune system. Further research is needed to clarify and standardize its phytogenic potential and nutritional value in broiler nutrition.
WORLDS POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hari Prasad Devkota, Keshav Raj Paudel, Shristi Khanal, Ananda Baral, Nisha Panth, Anjana Adhikari-Devkota, Niraj Kumar Jha, Niranjan Das, Sachin Kumar Singh, Dinesh Kumar Chellappan, Kamal Dua, Philip M. Hansbro
Summary: Stinging nettle, commonly found in Asia, Africa, and Europe, has a long history of use as food and traditional medicine. It is rich in bioactive compounds and has various nutritional and functional properties. Future studies should focus on the formulation and stability of functional foods containing stinging nettle, as well as its activities in clinical studies.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnieszka Krajewska, Katarzyna Mietlinska
Summary: Stinging nettle hydrolate contains over 80 volatile compounds, mainly alcohols and oxides. The composition and total content of hydrolate change during the distillation process. The proper ratio of hydrolate to raw plant material is important for producing high-quality stinging nettle hydrolate.
Article
Plant Sciences
Aurelija Paulauskiene, Zivile Taraseviciene, Valdas Laukagalis
Summary: The chemical composition of stinging nettle was significantly affected by different harvesting times, with plants harvested in April having higher levels of soluble solids and certain elements, plants collected in May showing the best antioxidant activity, and plants harvested in July containing the highest amount of manganese.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Khuma Kumari Bhusal, Saraddha Khasu Magar, Ronika Thapa, Ashish Lamsal, Sagar Bhandari, Rashmi Maharjan, Sami Shrestha, Jiban Shrestha
Summary: Stinging nettle is a versatile plant with various medicinal and nutritional properties in its leaves, roots, and seeds. It can be used for cooking, treating diseases, as well as in aquaculture and the production of fertilizers and insecticides. This review examines the pharmacological and nutritional aspects of stinging nettle and discusses its potential health benefits.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ilaria Marotti, Elettra Frassineti, Grazia Trebbi, Mattia Alpi, Eros D'Amen, Giovanni Dinelli
Summary: Stinging nettle, a neglected underutilized species, shows potential as a multi-purpose crop. Factors such as agronomical practices, water supply, and temperature have significant impacts on the bioactive components and yield of stinging nettle. Implementing appropriate agronomic practices can lead to satisfactory yields and high levels of bioactive components, highlighting the potential use of stinging nettle in the medicinal/herbalist sector.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Annalisa Maietti, Paola Tedeschi, Martina Catani, Claudia Stevanin, Luisa Pasti, Alberto Cavazzini, Nicola Marchetti
Summary: This study found that adding nettle leaves during breadmaking can significantly increase fiber and nutrient levels, such as calcium and copper. Enrichment with nettle leaves also leads to higher levels of lutein, beta-carotene, total phenols, and antioxidant activity in the bread.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicole T. Eise, Jamie S. Simpson, Philip E. Thompson, Sabatino Ventura
Summary: Nettle leaf extract reduces prostatic smooth muscle contractility by acting as an antagonist at postjunctional P2X1-purinoceptors, leading to reduced male fertility in mice. However, cardiovascular parameters were unaffected, and no impact on mating behavior or organ weights was observed.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jana Sic Zlabur, Sanja Radman, Nevena Opacic, Anamaria Rasic, Mia Dujmovic, Mladen Brncic, Francisco J. Barba, Juan Manuel Castagnini, Sandra Voca
Summary: Nettle, a highly valued medicinal plant, is often overlooked for its nutritional and pharmacological potential. Using ultrasound-assisted extraction can significantly improve the extraction efficiency of specialized metabolites from nettle powder compared to conventional methods.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cornelia A. Karg, Christian Doppler, Charlotte Schilling, Franziska Jakobs, Marlene C. S. Dal Colle, Nadine Frey, David Bernhard, Angelika M. Vollmar, Simone Moser
Summary: Stinging nettle is valued for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a popular ingredient in a healthy diet in the form of salads or smoothies. Research shows that a yellow chlorophyll catabolite, phylloxanthobilin (PxB), found in nettle tea, exhibits antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities comparable to other bioactive molecules in nettle, pointing to its overlooked potential health benefits.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammad A. Altamimi, Ibrahim M. Abu-Reidah, Almothana Altamimi, Nidal Jaradat
Summary: This study investigated the phytochemical composition of Urtica dioica extract and confirmed its inhibitory effects on disaccharidases and glucose transport, suggesting its potential as an antidiabetic herb.
Article
Plant Sciences
Enni Mannila, Francisco J. Marti-Quijal, Marta Selma-Royo, Marta Calatayud, Irene Falco, Beatriz de la Fuente, Francisco J. Barba, Maria Carmen Collado, Kaisa M. Linderborg
Summary: This study tested the effects of extracts from Yarrow and Nettle on bacterial growth and virus, as well as their anti-inflammatory properties. The extracts had no significant effect on beneficial bacteria, but were more effective against gram-positive bacteria and potential pathogens. The results support the use of Yarrow and Nettle in functional food applications, but further research is needed to understand their precise biological activity for gastric health.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Amr H. Hashem, Salem S. Salem
Summary: This study successfully biosynthesized SeNPs using aqueous extract of Urtica dioica leaf, showing excellent antimicrobial activity and promising anticancer activity. SeNPs exhibited inhibitory activity against various bacteria and fungi, with minimal cytotoxicity towards cancerous cells.
BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ali Ammarellou
Summary: This study examined the feasibility of extracting nettle poison in pristine conditions by creating a live collection of Iranian nettle ecotypes at the University of Zanjan. The results showed that sponges can effectively hunt and extract nettle hairs for venom harvesting. GCMS analysis revealed the presence of important sulfur-containing compounds in the venom. This method allows for continuous poison harvests during the 6-month growing season.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Omer Tzuk, Sangeeta R. Ujjwal, Cristian Fernandez-Oto, Merav Seifan, Ehud Meron
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Review
Ecology
L. Zakharova, K. M. Meyer, M. Seifan
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Anubhav Mohiley, Katja Tielborger, Merav Seifan, Michal Gruntman
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Omer Tzuk, Sangeeta Rani Ujjwal, Cristian Fernandez-Oto, Merav Seifan, Ehud Meron
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Eleanor V. J. Gibson-Forty, Katja Tielboerger, Merav Seifan
Summary: This study investigates the correlations between pollinator-mediated pollen transfer, autonomous selfing, and habitat conditions. The results show that pollinator activity decreases with increasing aridity, but annual species still have relatively high reproductive success. Only one species exhibits increased autonomous selfing correlated with aridity and decreased pollinator visits.
JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Gilad Ben Zvi, Merav Seifan, Itamar Giladi
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhaniya S. Batyrshina, Alon Cna'ani, Tamir Rozenberg, Merav Seifan, Vered Tzin
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jacob E. Lucero, Merav Seifan, Ragan M. Callaway, Christopher J. Lortie
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2020)
Article
Ecology
L. Zakharova, K. M. Meyer, M. Seifan
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Christopher J. Lortie, Mario Zuliani, Nargol Ghazian, Stephanie Haas, Jenna Braun, Malory Owen, Florencia Miguel, Merav Seifan, Alessandro Filazzola, Jacob Lucero
Summary: The study explored the complex interactions between local plant species richness and shrub facilitation intensity to maintain biodiversity in arid ecosystems. It was found that increasing local plant species richness shifted the interaction with shrubs from positive to negative, indicating that higher richness does not always enhance functions that maintain diversity in plant communities.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alon Cna'ani, Efrat Dener, Efrat Ben-Zeev, Jan Guenther, Tobias G. Koellner, Vered Tzin, Merav Seifan
Summary: The study found that floral scent emission is influenced by both environmental factors and phylogenetic relationships, with genetic relatedness and growing conditions affecting the diel fluctuations. Additionally, the biosynthetic origins of the compounds are associated with their production patterns, possibly to maximize emission efficacy.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Gilad Ben-Zvi, Merav Seifan, Itamar Giladi
Summary: Ants have a dual role in their interaction with plant seeds in deserts, with granivorous ants commonly consuming seeds while scavenging ants provide beneficial seed dispersal services. Documented evidence suggests that scavenging ants may be efficient seed dispersers in arid ecosystems, aiding in plant establishment and success. Granivores mainly harm seed dispersal, while scavengers exhibit characteristics that make them efficient seed dispersers in deserts, similar to other ecosystems.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Efrat Gavish-Regev, Shlomi Aharon, Igor Armiach Steinpress, Merav Seifan, Yael Lubin
Summary: The study revealed that various factors such as precipitation, elevation, climate, and animal guano levels significantly affect the composition of cave-dwelling spider assemblages. Caves in the Mediterranean region are found to have higher species richness, abundance, and more troglobite and troglophile arachnids.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jordan P. Cuff, Shlomi Aharon, Igor Armiach Steinpress, Merav Seifan, Yael Lubin, Efrat Gavish-Regev
Summary: The study found differences in spider assemblages between different ecological zones in caves, with cave-endemic troglobites residing in the deepest zones and common species inhabiting the entrance. Ecological specialisation, speciation, and local adaptation contribute to the distinct spider assemblages in caves.
Article
Entomology
Ibrahim N. A. Salman, Alon Cna'ani, Vered Tzin, Merav Seifan
Summary: Floral volatiles play an important role in plant-pollinator interactions. Understanding these interactions, especially in arid regions, is crucial as pollinator scarcity and abiotic stress factors like water shortage can limit the reproductive success of plants. This study focused on Matthiola livida and found that water shortage and insect herbivory caused stress in the plants, leading to changes in their floral volatiles. Bumblebees were able to differentiate between stressed and non-stressed plants based on their volatile composition, showing that pollinators are sensitive to plant conditions and use floral volatiles in their foraging decisions.
ENTOMOLOGIA EXPERIMENTALIS ET APPLICATA
(2022)