Plantago
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Friday, March 12, 2010

Distribution of eu- and heterochromatin in Plantago ovata.

2 Sep 2009 Plantago ovata (2n = 8) is the only cultivated species in the monotypic genus Plantago. The seed husk of the plant constitutes the psyllium (Isabgol) which has many medicinal properties. The 1C DNA content was determined to be 0.635 pg (621 Mb) with ... Read more...

Spatiotemporal structure of host-pathogen interactions in a metapopulation.

30 Aug 2009 The ecological and evolutionary dynamics of species are influenced by spatiotemporal variation in population size. Unfortunately, we are usually limited in our ability to investigate the numerical dynamics of natural populations across large spatial ... Read more...

Soluble or insoluble fibre in irritable bowel syndrome in primary care? Randomised placebo controlled trial.

25 Aug 2009 OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of increasing the dietary content of soluble fibre (psyllium) or insoluble fibre (bran) in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. DESIGN: Randomised controlled trial. SETTING: General practice. ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Plantago'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Bran and irritable bowels. Bran's deleterious effects: much ado about nothing. 27 Sep 2009
• Distribution of eu- and heterochromatin in Plantago ovata. 2 Sep 2009
• Spatiotemporal structure of host-pathogen interactions in a metapopulation. 30 Aug 2009
• Soluble or insoluble fibre in irritable bowel syndrome in primary care? Randomised placebo controlled trial. 25 Aug 2009
• Genetics of quantitative and qualitative traits of isabgol (Plantago ovata). 9 Aug 2009
• Upper petal lip colour polymorphism in Collinsia heterophylla (Plantaginaceae): genetic basis within a population and its use as a genetic marker. 30 Jul 2009
• Can differences in autonomous selfing ability explain differences in range size among sister-taxa pairs of Collinsia (Plantaginaceae)? An extension of Baker's Law. 30 Jul 2009
• Evolution of flower shape in Plantago lanceolata. 9 Jul 2009
• Macroevolutionary patterns of pollination accuracy: a comparison of three genera. 6 Jul 2009
• The effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on direct and indirect defense metabolites of Plantago lanceolata L. 30 Jun 2009
• Plantago ovata consumption and colorectal mortality in Spain, 1995-2000. 25 Jun 2009
• Longitudinal analysis of Plantago: age-by-environment interactions reveal aging. 30 May 2009
• Species-specific effects of live roots and shoot litter on soil decomposer abundances do not forecast plant litter-nitrogen uptake. 29 May 2009
• Immunomodulatory activity of the seeds of Plantago asiatica L. 21 May 2009
• Species delimitation and phylogeny of a New Zealand plant species radiation. 18 May 2009
• Local differentiation of sugar donor specificity of flavonoid glycosyltransferase in Lamiales. 17 May 2009
• Sexual conflict and sexually antagonistic coevolution in an annual plant. 5 May 2009
• Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal species suppress inducible plant responses and alter defensive strategies following herbivory. 29 Apr 2009
• Effects of Plantago ovata husk on levodopa (with Carbidopa) bioavailability in rabbits with autonomic gastrointestinal disorders. 21 Apr 2009
• Trade-offs between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal competitive ability and host growth promotion in Plantago lanceolata. 16 Apr 2009

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Technical information about 'Plantago'

Definition: A plant genus of the family Plantaginaceae, order Plantaginales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. The small plants usually have a dense tuft of basal leaves and long, leafless stalks bearing a terminal spike of small flowers. The seeds, known as PSYLLIUM, swell in water and are used as laxatives. The leaves have been used medicinally.

Descriptor UI: D010943

Alternative terms: Plantago; Plantain; Plantaginaceae;

Related Mesh Headings: Psyllium;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; anatomy & histology; classification; cytology; drug effects; embryology; enzymology; genetics; growth & development; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; parasitology; physiology; poisoning; radiation effects; toxicity; ultrastructure; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: B06.388.100.818;

Online Note: search PSYLLIUM 1966-77 (as Cat B & D heading)

History Note: 91(78); was see under PLANTS, MEDICINAL 1978-90; was see PSYLLIUM 1963-77 (Cat B & D heading)

Technical Notes: Xref PLANTAIN: for the banana-like fruit or green plantain flour use MUSA; coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATION or its indentations/ther use (IM or NIM) + specific plant chemical /ther use (IM) if pertinent; Manual 26.29