Juniperus
Sex ratio and reproductive effort in the dioecious Juniperus communis subsp. alpina (Suter) Celak. (Cupressaceae) along an altitudinal gradient. (1/40)
The hypothesis that reproductive cost differs between sexes was tested in Juniperus communis subsp. alpina along an altitudinal gradient. Sex ratio (male : female) increased significantly with elevation, and above 2,600 m it was significantly male-biased. The reproductive effort was markedly greater for females than for males at all elevations. However, over 3 years of study, the growth of the females, measured as elongation of the main axes, was similar to that of the males. In both sexes, growth decreased with increasing elevation. Neither size of the ripe seed cones, nor the number of developed seeds per cone varied with elevation. The percentage of filled seeds was significantly greater at higher elevations indicating more favourable conditions for wind pollination in these stands. However, cone production decreased with elevation and so, reproductive success of J. communis subsp. alpina in Sierra Nevada decreases towards both upper and lower altitudinal distribution limits. The results do not support the hypothesis of differential reproductive cost between sexes; thus, alternative arguments to explain the altitudinal variation of sex ratio are discussed. (+info)Phytochemical study on American plants I. Two new phenol glucosides, together with known biflavones and diterpene, from leaves of Juniperus occidentalis Hook. (2/40)
Two new phenol glucosides termed juniperosides I (1) and II (2) were isolated, together with known two biflavones, cupressuflavone and amentoflavone and a diterpene, 3beta-hydroxy sandaracopimaric acid, from leaves of Juniperus occidentalis HOOK. (Cupressaceae) collected in Oregon, U.S.A., and their structures were established as (1S)- and (1R)-1-(2'-hydroxy-6'-methylphenyl)ethanol 2'-O-beta-D-glucopyranosides (1, 2), respectively, on the basis of spectral, chemical, and synthetic evidence. The glycosides 1 and 2, as well as the corresponding aglycones 1a and 2a, are apparently novel types of naturally occurring compounds; to our knowledge, isolation of these types of natural phenol derivatives has only rarely been reported from the vegetable kingdom. (+info)Vulnerability curves from conifer sapwood sections exposed over solutions with known water potentials. (3/40)
The cohesion-tension (CT) theory requires stability of liquid water in conducting elements under high tensions. This stability has been measured using different methods, some of which yielded contradictory results. In this study a method is presented to establish known tensions in the water inside conifer tracheids, to detect cavitation events under these conditions and to construct vulnerability curves. Tangential sapwood sections of Juniperus virginiana L. were placed closely over the surface of NaCl solutions with water potentials ranging from -0.91 to -7.57 MPa. Water potentials were measured with a thermocouple hygrometer in contact with the section, and ultrasound acoustic emissions (UAE) from the sections were registered with an ultrasound transducer. The emission rate of signals increased with the concentration of the solution. Exposure of 100 microm sections in the airspace over a solution provided optimal conditions for the rupture of the water column: many tracheid walls bordered on air, and water in the lumen came under high tension. Nevertheless, the water remained in the metastable liquid state for periods of many hours. The vulnerability obtained from simultaneous measurements of water potentials and ultrasound acoustic emissions on sapwood sections was substantially higher than from conventionally measured curves of detached branches. It is argued that the isolation of tracheids in a massive organ as well as the rate of potential decline will influence the probability of cavitations at a given water potential and thus the parameters of the vulnerability curve. (+info)Crystal structure of Jun a 1, the major cedar pollen allergen from Juniperus ashei, reveals a parallel beta-helical core. (4/40)
Pollen from cedar and cypress trees is a major cause of seasonal hypersensitivity in humans in several regions of the Northern Hemisphere. We report the first crystal structure of a cedar allergen, Jun a 1, from the pollen of the mountain cedar Juniperus ashei (Cupressaceae). The core of the structure consists primarily of a parallel beta-helix, which is nearly identical to that found in the pectin/pectate lyases from several plant pathogenic microorganisms. Four IgE epitopes mapped to the surface of the protein are accessible to the solvent. The conserved vWiDH sequence is covered by the first 30 residues of the N terminus. The potential reactive arginine, analogous to the pectin/pectate lyase reaction site, is accessible to the solvent, but the substrate binding groove is blocked by a histidine-aspartate salt bridge, a glutamine, and an alpha-helix, all of which are unique to Jun a 1. These observations suggest that steric hindrance in Jun a 1 precludes enzyme activity. The overall results suggest that it is the structure of Jun a 1 that makes it a potent allergen. (+info)Occurrence of Lewis a epitope in N-glycans of a glycoallergen, Jun a 1, from mountain cedar (Juniperus ashei) pollen. (5/40)
We have determined the structures of N-glycans linked to major allergens in the mountain cedar (Juniperus ashei) pollen, Jun a 1. First, two kinds of the pollen glycoallergen (Jun a 1-A and Jun a 1-B) were purified from partially purified Jun a 1 by cation exchange chromatography. The N-glycans were liberated by hydrazinolysis from the two glycoallergens and the resulting sugar chains were N-acetylated and then coupled with 2-aminopyridine. Three pyridylaminated sugar chains were purified by reversed-phase HPLC and size-fractionation HPLC from Jun a 1-A and Jun a 1-B respectively. The structures were determined by a combination of exo- and endo-glycosidase digestions, two dimensional sugar chain mapping, and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) analysis. Structural analysis indicated that Lewis a epitope (Galbeta1-3(Fucalpha1-4)GlcNAcbeta1-) occurs in the N-glycans of the pollen allergens. (+info)Modulation of cellular response to cisplatin by a novel inhibitor of DNA polymerase beta. (6/40)
DNA polymerase beta (Pol beta) is an error-prone enzyme whose up-regulation has been shown to be a genetic instability enhancer as well as a contributor to cisplatin resistance in tumor cells. In this work, we describe the isolation of new Pol beta inhibitors after high throughput screening of 8448 semipurified natural extracts. In vitro, the selected molecules affect specifically Pol beta-mediated DNA synthesis compared with replicative extracts from cell nuclei. One of them, masticadienonic acid (MA), is particularly attractive because it perturbs neither the activity of the purified replicative Pol delta nor that of nuclear HeLa cell extracts. With an IC50 value of 8 microM, MA is the most potent of the Pol beta inhibitors found so far. Docking simulation revealed that this molecule could substitute for single-strand DNA in the binding site of Pol beta by binding Lys35, Lys68, and Lys60, which are the main residues involved in the interaction Pol beta/single-strand DNA. Selected inhibitors also affect the Pol beta-mediated translesion synthesis (TLS) across cisplatin adducts; MA was still the most efficient. Therefore, masticadienonic acid sensitized the cisplatin-resistant 2008C13*5.25 human tumor cells. Our data suggest that molecules such as masticadienonic acid could be suitable in conjunction with cisplatin to enhance anticancer treatments. (+info)A monoterpene glucoside and three megastigmane glycosides from Juniperus communis var. depressa. (7/40)
A new monoterpene glucoside (1) and three new natural megastigmane glycosides (2-4) were isolated along with a known megastigmane glucoside (5) from twigs with leaves of Juniperus communis var. depressa (Cupressaceae) collected in Oregon, U.S.A., and their structures were determined on the basis of spectral and chemical evidence. In addition, the antibacterial activities of the isolated components against Helicobacter pylori were also investigated. (+info)Genetic variation in five Mediterranean populations of Juniperus phoenicea as revealed by inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers. (8/40)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The assessment of the genetic variability and the identification of isolated populations within a given species represent important information to plan conservation strategies on a genetic basis. In this work, the genetic variability in five natural populations of Juniperus phoenicea, three from Sardinia, one from Cyprus and the last one in the Maritime Alps was analysed by means of ISSRs, on the hypothesis that the latter could have been a refugial one during the last glaciation. METHODS: ISSRs were chosen because of their ability to detect variation without any prior sequence information. The use of three primers yielded 45 reproducible, polymorphic bands, which were utilized to estimate the basic parameters of genetic variability and diversity. KEY RESULTS: All of the populations analysed harboured an adequate amount of genetic variability, with H(S) = 0.1299. The proportion of genetic diversity between populations has been estimated by G(ST) = 0.12. The three Sardinian populations are separated, as tested by AMOVA, from the Cyprus and the continental ones. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that geographical isolation has represented a major barrier to gene flow in Juniperus phoenicea. This work represents a first step towards a full genetic characterization of a conifer from the Mediterranean, a world biodiversity hotspot confronted with climate change, and thus contributes towards the planning of genetics-informed conservation strategies. (+info)"Juniperus" is not a medical term itself, but it refers to a genus of evergreen coniferous trees and shrubs that belong to the cypress family (Cupressaceae). There are around 50-70 species in this genus, which are native to the northern hemisphere.
Juniperus species have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, such as treating digestive disorders, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments. The essential oil extracted from some Juniperus species contains compounds that have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. However, it's important to note that the use of juniper in modern medicine is limited, and its efficacy and safety for specific medical conditions are not well-established.
Therefore, if you're considering using juniper or any of its preparations for medicinal purposes, it's recommended to consult a healthcare professional first to ensure its safe and appropriate use.
Coniferophyta is a division of vascular plants that includes the conifers. It is an informal name and not commonly used in modern taxonomy, but it can still be found in some older textbooks and resources. The more widely accepted classification system places conifers within the gymnosperms, which are a group of seed-bearing plants characterized by the absence of fruits or flowers.
Conifers are a diverse group of woody plants that include trees and shrubs such as pines, firs, spruces, hemlocks, cedars, and redwoods. They are known for their cone-bearing seeds and needle-shaped leaves, which are often evergreen. Conifers are widely distributed throughout the world and play important ecological roles in many ecosystems, particularly in temperate and boreal forests.
In summary, while "Coniferophyta" is an outdated term for the division that includes conifers, it refers to a group of plants characterized by their cone-bearing seeds and needle-shaped leaves. Modern classification systems place conifers within the gymnosperms.
Juniperus semiglobosa
Juniperus occidentalis
Juniperus seravschanica
Juniperus flaccida
Juniperus pseudosabina
Juniperus virginiana
Juniperus barbadensis
Juniperus standleyi
Juniperus procera
Juniperus procumbens
Juniperus tibetica
Juniperus saltuaria
Juniperus convallium
Juniperus pinchotii
Juniperus phoenicea
Juniperus squamata
Juniperus brevifolia
Juniperus bermudiana
Juniperus angosturana
Juniperus communis
Juniperus conferta
Juniperus maritima
Juniperus intermedia
Juniperus macrocarpa
Juniperus oxycedrus
Juniperus komarovii
Juniperus indica
Juniperus gamboana
Juniperus saxicola
Juniperus monticola
Juniperus semiglobosa - Wikipedia
Juniperus phoenicea - Wikispecies
Juniperus sabina | Taxonomy - PubChem
Juniperus communis var. saxatilis isolate:common j... (ID 646580) - BioProject - NCBI
Juniperus communis Juniper, Common juniper PFAF Plant Database
Juniperus rigida Temple Juniper, Needle Juniper PFAF Plant Database
Juniperus Montana Moss | Bluestone Perennials
Premium Photo | Bonsai juniperus chinensis
Tamarix Juniper, Juniperus sabina var. tamariscifolia, Monrovia Plant
Juniperus conferta All Gold | All Gold Shore Juniper
Blue Rug Juniper, Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii', Monrovia Plant
Juniperus bermudiana images
Juniperus occidentalis; Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'STRICTA VARIEGATA' - Havlis.cz
Juniperus chinensis ( Blue Pfitzer ) - Backyard Gardener
Juniperus ashei; Mountain Cedar
Juniperus - Page 5 - Bonsai forum - Bonsai Empire
Juniperus squamata var. squamata - The Plant List
PRIME PubMed | Chemical studies of essential oils of Juniperus oxycedrus ssp. badia
Juniperus virginiana ( Pyramidalis Red Juniper ) : Backyard Gardener
SEINet Portal Network - Juniperus arizonica
Juniperus communis var. jackii Calflora
Juniperus sabina var. macrocarpa | International Plant Names Index
Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'BLUE AND GOLD' - Havlis.cz
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' - Plant Finder
Learn about Juniperus communis 'Suecica Aurea' | Golden Columnar Common Juniper | Perennial Encyclopedia
Juniperus davurica Expansa Variegata - Juniper - Mail Order Trees
Juniperus virg 'Skyrocket' - Bowood Farms
Juniperus communis | Possibility Place Nursery
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' - Large Trained
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- Conifers Around the World: Juniperus semiglobosa - Tien Shan Foetid Juniper. (wikipedia.org)
- We collect conifers, but we'd never seen anything quite like this brilliant selection of the common shore juniper, Juniperus conferta. (plantdelights.com)
- Tamarix Juniper, Juniperus sabina var. (monrovia.com)
- Juniperus is the Latin name for Juniper, arizonica is named for the type specimen being from Arizona. (swbiodiversity.org)
- Juniperus squamata is commonly called singleseed juniper because each fleshy, elliptic, blackish, berry-like seed cone it produces contains only one seed. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
- Common juniper, Juniperus communis. (willowbog-bonsai.co.uk)
- Home / Bonsai Trees & Materials / Yamadori & Raw Material / Common juniper, Juniperus communis. (willowbog-bonsai.co.uk)
- The Common juniper, Juniperus communis, is one of only 3 conifer species native to the UK. (willowbog-bonsai.co.uk)
- 42.A4 Stinking juniper woods: Forest formations dominated by Juniperus foetidissima on adrets of the upper supra-Mediterranean level in Greece. (europa.eu)
- Juniper bonsai (Juniperus) are ideal for bonsai styling . (bonsai-shop.com)
- Many Junipers (especially the Common juniper - Juniperus communis) react sensitively if they are repotted at the wrong time or too drastically. (bonsai-shop.com)
- Juniper (Juniperus) is a genus of the CUPRESSACEAE family. (pollenlibrary.com)
- Regarded as one of the best ground-hugging Junipers, Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' (Creeping Juniper) is a sprawling, prostrate, evergreen shrub forming a splendid foliage mat of silver-blue needles, closely appressed to the long branches. (gardenia.net)
- Not sure which Juniperus (Juniper) to pick? (gardenia.net)
- Dendrochronology of Utah Juniper (Juniperus osteosperma (Torr. (usu.edu)
Communis11
- Juniperus communis var. (nih.gov)
- Oxford Nanopore whole genome sequencing of Juniperus communis. (nih.gov)
- Juniperus communis - L. (pfaf.org)
- The form Juniperus communis compress for example only grows to 0.8m. (pfaf.org)
- Juniperus communis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 9 m (29ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a slow rate. (pfaf.org)
- Spiny to the touch, Juniperus communis makes great cover for critters in open, dry areas. (possibilityplace.com)
- This is a dwarf upright plant with attractive blue green foliage, Juniperus communis compressa is a very slow growing and an excellent plant for the rock garden. (nurseriesonline.co.uk)
- Flowers are not apparent and as it holds its shape so well Juniperus communis compressa needs little pruning. (nurseriesonline.co.uk)
- Essential Oil of Juniperus communis subsp. (medscape.com)
- ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to explore the remineralizing effect of toothpastes based on Xilitol, Camellia Sinensis and Juniperus Communis. (bvsalud.org)
- RESUMEN: El objetivo de este studio fue explorer el efecto remineralizante de las cremas dentales compuestas de Xilitol, Camelia Sinensis y Juniperus Communis. (bvsalud.org)
Cupressaceae1
- The Juniperus genus, Cupressaceae family, comprises 60 species of shrubs and trees native to the Northern Hemisphere. (consultaplantas.com)
Genus1
- We have found 9 plants belonging to the juniperus genus from 2 retailers ranging in price from the cheapest at £6.99 to the most expensive at £12.50. (growsonyou.com)
Sabina3
- Juniperus sabina L. (ipni.org)
- Juniperus nana, Juniperus sabina, Berberis vulgaris ssp. (europa.eu)
- Five plants, namely, calotropis gigantea calotropis procera, plumeria rubra, Juniperus sabina and Jatropha curcas were identified as highly promising leads from which anti-fertility compounds may be isolated. (who.int)
Chinensis1
- Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps' is a handsome, upright conifer which grows to about 4m high, giving a strong, all-year-round structure to the garden. (vanmeuwen.com)
Virginiana1
- Eastern Red-Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is a severe allergen. (pollenlibrary.com)
Species5
- The complex of Juniperus can be confusing in the field, but with berries (cones) this species stands apart. (swbiodiversity.org)
- The Juniperus Procumbens Nana is one of the most common species used for bonsai. (easternleaf.com)
- Juniperus is widely distributed throughout North America, although certain species are more allergenic than others. (pollenlibrary.com)
- Juniperus asheii is a species found in the southern states, with the largest population found on the Edwards Plateau in Texas. (pollenlibrary.com)
- The mountain cedar (Juniperus asheii) species has been found to have significant allergenic properties. (pollenlibrary.com)
Squamata4
- Juniperus squamata var. (theplantlist.org)
- Juniperus squamata Buch. (theplantlist.org)
- It is possible the same name was included from a different data source, to check this you can search for Juniperus squamata in version 1 of The Plant List . (theplantlist.org)
- This cultivar is a sport of Juniperus squamata 'Meyeri. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
Phoenicea4
- Juniperus phoenicea L. , Sp. (wikimedia.org)
- Analysis of Juniperus phoenicea from throughout its range in the Mediterranean using DNA sequence data from nrDNA and petN-psbM: The case for the recognition of J. turbinata Guss. (wikimedia.org)
- Juniperus phoenicea in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) , U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. (wikimedia.org)
- Juniperus phoenicea formations of Tenerife, La Palma, Hierro, Gran Canaria, La Gomera ( Maytenio-Juniperion phoeniceae p. (europa.eu)
Shrub1
- Juniperus semiglobosa is an evergreen coniferous shrub or small to medium-sized tree growing to heights of 5-15 metres (16-49 feet), rarely 20 m (66 ft), with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 m (4 ft), rarely to 2-6 m (6+1⁄2-19+1⁄2 ft). (wikipedia.org)
Oxycedrus3
- Chemical studies of essential oils of Juniperus oxycedrus ssp. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Leaf and (unripe and ripe) berry essential oils of Juniperus oxycedrus ssp. (unboundmedicine.com)
- TY - JOUR T1 - Chemical studies of essential oils of Juniperus oxycedrus ssp. (unboundmedicine.com)
Photographer's identification1
- The photographer's identification Juniperus occidentalis has not been reviewed. (berkeley.edu)
Compressa1
- Juniperus compressa. (pfaf.org)
Conifer1
- As it turned out, Juniperus 'All Gold' is a sport from Juniperus 'Blue Pacific' discovered by Pat's friend, Leo Koelewyn, a conifer nurseryman in Monbulk, Australia. (plantdelights.com)
Ashei1
- Juniperus ashei of central Texas and J. pinchoti in western Texas hybridize where they meet to form hybrid swarms and introgress as far west as Palo Duro Canyon, and Alpine, Texas. (eurekamag.com)
Conferta1
- Juniperus conferta grows in full sun or light shade exposure . (consultaplantas.com)
Drupacea1
- Juniperus drupacea woods of the northern slopes of Mount Parnon, Greece. (europa.eu)
Brevifolia1
- endemic Juniperus brevifolia formations of the Azores ( Juniperion brevifoliae p. (europa.eu)
Bonsai2
- Fertilisation: Juniperus bonsai are supplied with organic bonsai fertilizers during the growing season. (bonsai-shop.com)
- This is why finished juniperus bonsai should not be fertilized too rich with nitrogen. (bonsai-shop.com)
VARIEGATA1
- Juniperus davurica 'Expansa Variegata' has a vigorous habit with creamy-white sprays which sometimes turns into a bronze colour as the cold days of winter approach. (mailordertrees.co.uk)
Pfitzer1
- D le it m lov kem v historii tohoto k en byl n meck botanik Wilhelm Pfitzer, kter po roce 1890 p i el se sam m klonem natolik odli n m a specifick m, e jej ozna il za samostatn druh, co mnoho let pozd ji na z klad rozboru DNA potvrdila i modern v da. (havlis.cz)
Virginia2
- Juniperus virginia, single grain. (pollenlibrary.com)
- Juniperus virginia, multiple grains. (pollenlibrary.com)
Nana2
- The Juniperus Procumbens Nana likes lots of natural light and prefers fast draining soil. (easternleaf.com)
- The Juniperus Procumbens Nana has been trained. (easternleaf.com)
Vitro1
- Se llevó a cabo un estudio experimental in vitro en una muestra de 18 premolares humanos, los cuales fueron tratados con una de las tres pastas dentales evaluadas y una fluorada. (bvsalud.org)
Gold2
- We were blown away with Juniperus 'All Gold' when we first saw this in Pat McCracken's North Carolina nursery in 2009. (plantdelights.com)
- The new spring growth of Juniperus 'All Gold' is brightest, although the color holds well for us through the summer in full baking sun. (plantdelights.com)