Response of Monarda citriodora L. plant to foliar spraying with extracts of moringa leaves and peels of the pomegranate

Abstract

Introduction:Monarda citriodora L. plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is a medicinal and aromatic plant, an annual herb, one of important sources of thymol compound. This plant has various purposes such as medicinal properties, food industry, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals industry, a powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.

Keywords

• monarda citriodora l.
• antioxidant activity
• total polyphenol content
• total flavonoid content
• essential oil