Synzoochory is the dispersal of seeds by seed-caching animals. The animal partner in this
interaction plays a dual role, acting both as seed disperser and seed predator. We propose …

Botanical insecticides keep attracting more attention from environmental and small farmers
worldwide as they are considered as a suitable alternative to synthetic insecticides. The …

Abstract Star anise (Illicium verum Hook. f.) is an important herb in traditional Chinese
medicine as well as traditional Asian medicine. The fruit is aromatic and has a strong …

Introduction: Star anise has traditional usages and multiple applications in botany,
chemistry, pharmacology and therapy. Chinese star anise has antioxidant, antibacterial …

Abstract Star anise (Illicium verum Hook. f., SA) is a well-known culinary seasoning in China
and Vietnam. Actually, SA also has been widely used as a traditional Chinese medicine in …

Abstract Nymphs of Stephanitis svensoni (Drake)(Hemiptera: Tingidae) have numerous
glandular setae on their dorsal abdomens. Chemical analysis of the exudates from these …

Understanding the mechanisms underlying seed dispersal is a fundamental issue in plant
ecology and vegetation management. Several species demonstrate myxospermy, a …

The small Japanese field mouse Apodemus argenteus is known to disperse the highly toxic
seeds of the Japanese star anise Illicium anisatum (Schisandraceae); however, whether the …