Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is one of the oldest cultivated crops, but currently it represents
only 0.15% of the vegetable oil produced in the world. Castor oil is of continuing importance …

Accidental and intended Ricinus communis intoxications in humans and animals have been
known for centuries but the causative agent remained elusive until 1888 when Stillmark …

Generalist herbivorous insects, which feed on plant tissue that is nutritionally heterogeneous
or varies in its content of secondary metabolites, often benefit from dietary mixing through …

Pollen plays two important roles in angiosperm reproduction, serving as a vehicle for the
plant's male gametes, but also, in many species, as a lure for pollen‐feeding animals …

In the last few decades there has been an exponential growth in the field of Herbal
medicine. It is getting popularized in developing and developed countries owing to its …

Ricinus communis L. agronomic importance has stimulated a diverse set of studies related
to pharmacological activities of extracts and compounds isolated from this plant …

In this study, the alkaloid compounds of Ricinus communis have been evaluated. The
chemical compositions of the leaf ethanol extract of R. communis were investigated using …

The family Euphorbiaceae is one of the most taxonomically complex and diverse family
among the angiosperm. Therefore, this study aims to document the pollen morphology of the …

The juvenile development and survival, and demographic parameters of the predatory mite
Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans)(Acari: Phytoseiidae) fed on pollen of castor bean, tulip …

Abstract The Northeast region of Brazil has low levels of human development and a
marginal environment subject to chronic water scarcity. This paper assesses the potential …