Jacob Friedman, Ph.D.

Jacob Friedman Ph.D

Telephone: 972-3-6424406

Tel Aviv 69978, Israel

Position: Full Professor

Main research interest:

Phytochemical variability and ecological roles of plant secondary metabolites in plant life

PUBLICATIONS

A. Books

Palevitch,D. ,Y. Zohara, A. Dafni, J. Friedman. The indigenous flora of Israel, as a source for medicines- a field survey, pp. 232. (in Hebrew) National Council for Research and Development, Jerusalem, 1985.

B. Articles in Reviewed Journals

1. Zsahar E., J.Friedman and Ido Izhaki (2003). Secondary metabolite emodin increases food assimilation efficiency of yellow-vented bulbuls (Pycnonotus xanthopygus). The Auk 120(2):411-417.

2. Barazani, O., Y. Cohen, A.Fait, S. Diminshtein, N.Dudai, U. Ravid E. Putievsky and J. Friedman (2002). Chemotypic differentiation in indigenous populations of Foeniculum vulgare var. vulgare in Israel. Biochem. Systematics and Ecology 30:721-731.

3. Gross, M.,J. Friedman, N. Dudai, O.Larkov, Y. Cohen, E. Bar, U. Ravid, E. Putievsky, E. Lewinsohn (2002). Biosynthesis of estragole and t-anethole in Bitter Fennel chemotypes.Changes in SAM:phenylpropene O-methyltransferase activities during development. Plant Science163:1047-1053.

4. Izhaki, I., E.Tsahar, I. Paluy and J. Friedman (2002). Within population variation in Rhamnus alaternus fruits. New Phytologist 156:217-223.

5. Tsahar E., J. Friedman and I. Izhaki (2002). Impact on fruit removal and seed predation of a secondary metabolite, emodin, in Rhamnus alaternus fruit pulp. Oikos 99:290-299.

6. Barazani O. and J. Friedman (2001). Allelopathic Bacteria and their impact on higher plants. Critical Reviews in Microbiology 27(1): 41-55.

7. Fait, A. O. Barazani, S. Diminshtein, N.Dudai, E. Putievsky, J. Friedman (2000). Ecological variability in the germination response to temperature of indigenous populations of Foeniculum vulgare in Israel. Acta Hort.517:467-477.

8. Barazani O. and J. Friedman (2000). Effect of exogenously applied L-tryptophan on allelochemical activity of plant-growth-promoting-rhizobacteria. (PGPR). J. Chem.Ecol. 26 (2) : 343-349.

9. Barazani, O., A. Fait,Y.Cohen, S. Diminshtein,U. Ravid, E. Putievsky, E. Lewinshon, J. Friedman (1999). Chemical variation among indigenous populations of Foeniculum vulgare var. vulgare in Israel. Planta Medica 65 (5) : 486-489.

10. Barazani O. and J. Friedman (1999). Is IAA the major root growth factor secreted from plant- growth- mediating bacteria? J. Chem. Ecol., 25 (10): 2397-2406.

11. Barazani O. and J. Friedman (1999). Allelopathic bacteria and their impact on higher plants. Critical Reviews in Plant Science 18 (6): 741-755.

12. Nyska, A. and J. Friedman (1994). Photosensitivity-induced retinal atrophy in albino rat. Letter to the editor. Toxicologic Pathalogy 22(4)

13. Rojas, N.S., D.A. Perry. C.Y. Li and J. Friedman (1992). Influence of actinomycetes on Frankia infection, nitrogenase activity and seedling growth of Red Alder. Soil Biol. & Biochem 24: 1043-1049.

14. Barnea, A., Y. Yom-Tov and J. Friedman (1992). Effect of frugivorous birds on seed dispersal and germination of multi-seeded fruits. Acta Oecologia 13:(2) 209-219.

15. Friedman, J., S. Chayen, D. Stern, O. Barazani and P. Keller (1992). Phytotoxic microorganisms: Ecological and applicative aspects. Phytoparasitica 20:326.

16. Barnea, A. Y. Yom-Tov and J. Friedman (1991). Does ingestion by birds affect seed germination? Functional Ecology 5: 394-402.

17. Shappira, Z., J. Terkel, J. Egozi, A. Nyska and J. Friedman (1990). Reduction of rodent fertility by plant consumption: with particular reference to Ziziphus spina-christi. J. Chemical Ecology, 16: 2019-2026.

18. Barnea, A., Y. Yom-Tov, J. Friedman (1990). Differential germination of two closely related species of Solanum in response to bird ingestion. Oikos 57(2):222-228.

19. Friedman, J., A. Hutchins, C.Y. Li and D.A. Perry (1989). Actinomycetes inducing phytotoxic or fungistatic activity in Douglas-fir forest and in an adjacent area of repeated regeneration failure in Southwestern Oregon. Biologia Plantarum, 31(6): 487-495.

20. Shapira, Z., J. Terkel, Y. Egozi, A. Nyska and J. Friedman (1989). Abortifacient potential for the epigeal parts of Peganum harmala. L. J. Ethnopharmacology 27(3): 319-325.

21. Levin, H., R. Hazenfrantz, J. Friedman, D. Palevitch and M. Perl (1998). Partial purification and some properties of an antibacterial compounds from Aloe vera. Phytotherapy Research 1: 1-3.

22. Yaniv, Z., A. Dafni, J. Friedman, and D. Palevitch (1987). Plants used for the treatment of diabetes in Israel. J. Ethnopharmcol. 19: 145-151.

23. Ashkenazy, D., A. Eshel, Y. Kashman and J. Friedman (1987). Morphological and chemical variations in natural populations of Pituranthos triradiatus in the Negev Desert. Biochem. Syst. & Ecol. 15(4) 453-458.

24. Catz, D.A., B. Sneh and J. Friedman (1987). The allelopathic potential of Coridothymys capitatus: preliminary studies on the roles of the shrubs in the inhibition of annuals germination and/or to promote allelopathically active actinomycetes. Plant and Soil 98: 53-66.

25. Friedman, J., Z. Yaniv, A. Dafni, D. Palevitch (1986). A preliminary classification of healing potential of medicinal plants, based on an ethnopharmacological field survey among Bedouins in the Negev Desert of Israel. J. Ethnopharmacology 16: 275-287.

26. Palevitch, D., Z. Yaniv, A. Dafni, J. Friedman (1986). Medicinal plants of Israel: an ethnobotanical survey. Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants. 1: 281-345.

27. Brener, S., and J. Friedman (1985). Phytophotodermatits induced by Ruta chalpensis L. Contact Dermantits 12(4): 230-232.

28. Friedman, J., G.R. Waller (1985). Allelopathy and autotoxicity. Trends in Biochemical Science TIBS, 10(2): 47-50.

29. Ashkenazy, D.Y. Kashman, A. Nyska. J. Friedman (1985). Furocoumarins in shoots of Pituranthos triradiatus (Umbelliferae) as protectants against grazing by Hyrax (Procavidea: Procavia capensis syriaca). J. Chem. Ecol. 11(2): 231-239.

30. Nyska, A., R. Bar-Ishak, D. Ashkenazy, J. Friedman,Y. Kashman, J. Lelyveld (1984). Retinal atrophy in albino rats associated with Pituranthos triradiatus (Umbelliferae)- induced photosensitization . Vet. Pathol. 21: 551-552.

31. Ashkenazy, D., J. Friedman, Y. Kashman, M.N. Egyed, A. Shlosberg, A. Nyska (1984). Photosensitization in ducklings induced by Pituranthos triradiatus. Vet. & Hum. Toxicol. 26(2): 118-120.

32. Friedman, J.(1983). Allelopathy and autotoxicity in arid regions. In: Allelochemicals and phermonoes, pp. 97-106. (Eds. G.R. Waller and C.H. Chou), NSF-ROC.

33. Waller, G.R., J. Friedman, C.H. Chou, T. Suzuki, N. Friedman (1982). Hazards benefits metabolism and translocation of caffeine in Coffea arabica L. plants and surrounding soil. In: Allelochemicals and Pheromones pp. 239-260. (Eds. G.R. Waller and C.H. Chou) NSF-ROC, 1983.

34. Friedman, J., G.R. Waller (1983). Caffeine hazards and their prevention in germinating seeds of coffee (Coffea arabica L.). J. Chem. Ecol. 9: 1099-1106.

35. Friedman, J., G.R. Waller (1983). Seeds as allelopathic agents. J. Chem. Ecol. 9: 1107-1117.

36. Ashkenazy, D., J. Friedman, Y.Kashman (1983). The furanocoumarin composition of Pituranthos triradiatus. Planta medica 47: 218-220.

37. Friedman, J., E. Rushkin, G.R. Waller (1982). Highly potent germination inhibitors in the aqueous eluate of fruits of Bishop's weed (Ammi majus L.) and avoidance of autoinhibition. J. Chem. Ecol. 8: 55-65.

38. Friedman, J., Z. Stein, E. Rushkin (1981). Drought tolerance of germinating seeds and young seedlings of Anastatica hierochuntica L. Oecologia (Berl) 51: 400-403.

39. Friedman, J., Z. Stien, A. Dafni (1980). The Rose of Jericho - symbol of Resurrection. Biblical Archaeology Review 6(5): 39-42.

40. Friedman, J., Z. Stien (1980). The influence of seed dispersal mechanisms on the dispersion of Anastatica hierochuntica (Cruciferae) in the Negev desert of Israel. J. Ecol. 68: 43-50.

41. Friedman, J., N. Gunderman, Miri Ellis (1978). Water response of hygrochastic skeletons of the True Rose of Jericho (Anastatica hierochuntica L.). Oecologia (Berl.), 32: 289-301.

42. Friedman, J., G. Orshan, Y. Zieger-cfir (1977). Suppression of annuals by Artemisia herba-alba Asso. in the Negev desert of Israel. J. Ecol. 65: 413-426.

43. Friedman, J., W. Elberse (1976). Competition between two desert varieties of Medicago laciniata (L.) Mill. under controlled conditions. Oecologia (Berl.) 22: 321-339.

44. Friedman, J., G. Orshan (1975). The distribution emergence and survival of seedlings of Artemisia herba-alba Asso. in the Negev desert of Israel in relation to distance from the adult plants. J. Ecol. 63(2): 627-632.

45. Friedman, J., G. Orshan (1974). Allopatric distribution of two varieties of Medicago laciniata (L.) Mill. in the Negev desert of Israel. J. Ecol. 62: 107-114.

46. Friedman, J. (1971). The effect of competition by adult Zygophyllum dumosum Boiss. on seedlings of Artemisia herba alba Asso. in the Negev desert of Israel J. Ecol. 59: 775-782.

47. Friedman, J., Y. Waisel (1966). The influence of wind velocity and fuel density on the burning of the litter of Pinus halepensis and Tamarix aphylla. La-Yaaran 16: 93-94.

48. Waisel, Y., J. Friedman (1966). Use of Tamarix trees to restict fires in Israel. Fire Control Notes 27: 3-34.

49. Waisel, Y., J. Friedman (1965). Selection of Tamarix trees for planting on exposed coasts in Israel. La-Yaaran 15: 11-14.

50. Waisel, Y., J. Friedman (1965). The use of Tamarix trees for the restriction of fires. La-Yaaran 15: 1-8.

51. Friedman, J., Y. Waisel (1964). Contribution to the arboreal flora of Israel: Tamarix aphylla (L.) La-Yaaran 13: 156-161.

C. Chapters in Books

1. Barazani O. and J. Friedman (1999). Allelopathic Bacteria. In: Principles and Practices in Plant Ecology. Eds. S. Inderjit, K.M.M. Dakshini and C.L. Foy, pp 149-164, CRC Press, New York. London.

2. J. Friedman (1995). Allelopathy, autotoxicity and germination in: Seed Development and Germination, Eds. J. Kigel and G, Galili, pp 629-644, Marcel Dekker New York, Basel, Hong Kong.

3. Friedman, J., D. Bolotin, M. Rios, P. Mendosa, Y. Cohen & M.J. Balick. (1993). A novel method for idetification and domestication of indigenous useful plants in Amazonian Ecuador. In: New Crops, Eds. J. Janick and J.E. Simon, pp 167-174, John Wiley, Inc. New York.

4. Shappira Z., J. Terkel, J. Egozi, A. Nyska., J. Friedman (1991). La ethno- pharmacologia; un instrumento para la identificacion de plantas con potential para regular la reproduction de roedores en la. naturaleza. In: La Plantas y El Hombre Eds.: M. Rios y H. Borgtoft Pedersen. Abya-Yala, Quito, Ecuador, pp. 229-243.

5. Friedman, J.(1987). Allelopathy in Desert Ecosystems. In: Allelochemicals: Role in Agriculture and Forestry, Ed. G.R. Waller; American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. pp. 53-68.

6. Waller, G.R., D. Kumari, J. Friedman, N. Friedman, C.H. Chou (1986). Caffeine autotoxicity in Coffea arabica L. In: The Science of Allelopathy, Eds. A.R. Putman, C.S. Tang. J. Wiley & Sons, New York. pp 243-269.

D. Papers Presented at Scientific Meetings, Since 1980

1. Friedman, J., Z. Stein, E. Rushkin. Drought tolerance of seedlings of Anastatica hierochuntica L. (The True Rose of Jericho). Bat-Sheva Seminar on Control Mechanisms of and during germination. Jerusalem, Israel, March 16-29, 1980.

2. Friedman, J., E. Rushkin. A slow efflux of 8-methoxypsoralen in the eluate of fruits of Ammi majus L. (Bishop's Weed) inhibits germination of adjacent seeds of Anastatica hierochuntica L., Fourth Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants and Spices ASMOS IV. Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, September 15-19, 1980.

3. Friedman, J., G. R. Waller. Allelopathic agents in seeds and avoidance of authotoxicity, 23rd West Central States Biochemistry Conference. University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A. October 11-12, 1980.

4. Friedman, J., G.R. Waller. Organs susceptible and resistant to Caffeine in germinating coffee (Coffea arabica) seeds. 24th West Central States Biochemistry Conference. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A. October 23-24, 1981.

5. Friedman, J., G.R. Waller. The response of germinating seeds of Coffea arabica cv. Bourbon to exogenously applied caffeine, a classic example of autotoxication. 8th International Symposium on Natural Products Chemistry, Monterry, Mexico 25-28 March, 1981 (planary lecture).

6. Friedman, J., G.R. Waller, D. Mitchell. Response of coffee embryos to exogenously applied caffeine. 72nd Annual meeting American Society of Biological Chemists, St. Louis, Mo. May 31st-June 4th, 1981.

7. Friedman, J. The response of developing seedlings of coffee (Coffea arabica) to caffeine or theophylline. FASEB 41(3): 680, 1982.

8. Friedman, J., G.R. Waller. Hazards benefits metabolism and translocation of caffeine in Coffea arabica plants and surrounding soil. U.S.A. ROC Seminar on Allelochemicals and Pheromones, R.O.C. (Taiwan) Taipei, June 21-26, 1982.

9. Friedman, J. Allelopathy and autotoxicity in arid regions. USA-ROC Seminar on Allelochemicals and pheromones, R.O.C. (Taiwan) Taipei. June 21-26, 1982 (planatry lecture).

10. Friedman, J., G.R. Waller. Seeds as Allelopathic agents. North American Symposium on Allelopathy, Nov. 14-17, 1982. The University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill., U.S.A. (planary lecture).

11. Friedman, J., G.R. Waller. Caffeine hazards and their prevention in germinating seeds of coffee Coffea arabica L.. North American Symposium on Allelopathy, Nov. 14-17, 1982. The University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill. U.S.A. (planary Lecture).

12. Ashkenazy, D., J. Friedman, Y. Kashman, A. Niska. Furocoumarins in shoots of Pituranthos triradiatus as natural protectants against grazing. Plant-Animal Interactions. 3rd European Ecological Symposium, 22-26 Aug., 1983, Lund, Sweden.

13. A. Nyska, M. Shcolnik, Y.R. Bar Ishak, D. Ashkenazi, J. Friedman, J. Kashman. Ocular pathology manifested through photosensitization in rats and ducks induced by Pituranthos tririadiatus (umbelliferae). Proceedings 1st Joint Meeting of Israeli Societies for Life Sciences, Jerusalem, Oct. 4-6, 1983.

14. Friedman, J. Allelopathy in Deserts. Allelochemicals: their role in agriculture, forestry and ecology. 190th American Chemical Society Annual meeting, 7-13 Sept. 1985, Chicago, U.S.A. (planary lecture).

15. Friedman, J., L. Korein., Daniella, B. Sneh. Interactions between aromatic shrubs and actinomycetes and their possible role in determining allelopathy 190th American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, 7-13 Sept. 1985, Chicago.

16. Agami, M., J. Friedman. Changes in populations of perennial plants in the Negev Desert, after a period of 17 years (1967-1984). IV International Congress of Ecology, Syracuse, New York, U.S.A., 10-16 August 1986.

17. Friedman, J., A.S. Hutchins and D. Perry. Phytotoxic actimomycetes and their possible role in regeneration failure of Douglas-fir in the Siskiyou mountains in Southern Oregon. 42nd Northwest Regionale Meeting, Puget sound section, American Chemical Society, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225, June 17-19, 1987.

18. Friedman, J. On the contribution of the quantitative approach in ethnobotanical studies. Isr. J. Bot. 36: (4) 204, 1987.

19. Shapira, Z., J. Terkel., A. Niska and J. Friedman. Preliminary studies on the potential of some indigenous medicinal plants to regulate reproduction in white rats. Isr. J. Bot. 36: (4) 212, 1987.

20. Friedman, J., A.S. Hutchins., C.Y. Li, and D. Perry. Phytotoxic actinomycetes and their role in regeneration failure of Douglas-fir in the Siskiyou mountains of Southern Oregon. Bat-Sheva seminar on host-fungus interaction. Jerusalem, Israel, March 14-25, 1988.

21. Barnea A., Y. Yom-Tov and J. Friedman. The impact of avian seed dispersal on fleshy fruits which contain many seeds. The 4th International Conference on Environmental Quality and Ecosystem Stability, Jerusalem, June 4-8, 1989.

22. Ezrati S., M. Agami and J. Friedman. Long term responses of perennials to grazing exclusion in an Artemisiteum herbae-albae association in the Negev Desert, Israel. The 4th International Conference on Environmental Quality and Ecosystem Stability, Jerusalem, June 4-8, 1989.

23. Shapira Z., J. Terkel, Y. Egozi., A. Nyska and J. Friedman. Ethnopharmacological studies - a tool for identification of plants with the potential to regulate reproduction of rodents in nature. The 4th International Conference on Environmental Quality and Ecosystem Stability, Jerusalem, June 4-8, 1989.

24. Shapira Z., J. Terkel, Y. Egozi., A. Nyska and J. Friedman. Identification of plants with the potential to regulate reproduction of rodents in nature. 37th Annual Congress, The Society for Medicinal Plants, Braunswick, FRG, 5-9, Sept. 1989.

25. Barnea, A., Y. Yom Tov and J. Friedman. The impact of frugivorous birds on seed dispersal and germination of some multi seeded berries. J. Exp. Botany. Ann. Meeting of Soc. Exp. Biol. P2-18. Warwick, 1990.

26. Shapira, Z., T. Terkel., Y. Egozi., A. Nyska and J. Friedman. La etnofarmacologia an instrumento para la identificacion de plantas con potential para regular la reproduccion de roedores en la maturalesa symposio. Ecuadoriana de Etnobotanica y Botanica Economica, 27/2-2/3/90. Quito, Ecuador.

27. Friedman, J., P. Mendosa., D. Bolotin, M. Rios and and M. J. Balick. Introduction of indigenous plants to food gatherers in Ecuador. 88th Ann. Meeting of the American Society for Horticulture Science. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 19-24 July, 1991.

28. Friedman, J., P. Mendosa, D. Bolotin, M. Rios and M.J. Balick. Application of a novel method for selection and domestication of indigenous useful plants in Ecuador 2nd National Symposium New Crops: Exploration Research and Commercialization. Indianapolis, Indiana US. Oct. 6-9, 1991

29. Rojas, N.S., D.A. Perry, C.Y. Li and J. Friedman. Soil and rhizopher actinomycetes influence Frankia infection and nitrogenase activity of Red alder. International Symbiosis Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, 17-22 Nov. 1991.

30. Chayen, S., Q. Barazani, P. Keller, P. Haimov & J. Friedman. Phytotoxic microorganisms and their impact on the allelopathic phenomenon in the Negev desert of Israel. International Symbiosis Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, 17-22 Nov.,1991.

31. Stern, D., P. Keller, N. Zieslin & J. Friedman. The involvement of microorganisms in Rose replant disease. International Symbiosis Congress, Jerusalem, 17-22 Nov., 1991.

32. Friedman, J., Dan Bolotin, Yael Cohen, M. Rios, P. Mendosa & M. J. Balick. Selection and domestication of indigenous edible plants among food gatherers in Eastern Ecuador. International Conference of Development of New Crops. Jerusalem, March 8-12, 1992.

33. Friedman, J., Dan Bolotin, Yael Cohen, M. Rios, P. Mendosa & M. J. Balick. Selection and domestication of indigenous edible plants among food gatherers in Eastern Ecuador. Second International Symposium on Specialty and Exotic Vegetables Crops, Maimi, Florida, US. 15-19 March, 1992.

34. Friedman, J., Dan Bolotin, Yael Cohen, M. Rios, P. Mendosa & M. J. Bialick Selection and domestication of indigenous edible plants among food gatherers in Eastern Ecuador. USAID/BOSTID Networking Meeting Forestry - Tree Crops. April 2 - 9, 1992. EARTH, Costa-Rica.

35. Friedman, J., S. Chayen, D. Stern, O. Barazani and P. Keller. Phytotoxic microorganisms: Ecological and applicative aspects. Sixth International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME-6), Barcelona 6-11 Sept. 1992).

36. Chayen, S., O. Barazani, L. Shemesh, M. Haimov and J. Friedman. Population dynamics of soil-borne microorganisms (Bacteria and actinomycetes) in the vicinity of some common perennial shrubs in the Negev desert of Israel. Sixth Internation Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME-6), Barcelona 6-11 Sept. 1992).

37. Barazani, O., S. Chayan and J. Friedman. Environmental factors affecting phytotoxic activity of soil-born actinomycetes. Sixth International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME-6), Barcelona 6-11 Sept. 1992.

38. Friedman, J., Dan Bolotin, Yael Cohen, M. Rios, P. Mendosa & M. J. Bialick Selection and domestication of indigenous useful plants among food gatherers. International Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Cesar Hotel, Tiberias, Israel, March 22-25, 1993.

39. Friedman, J., Dan Bolotin, Yael Cohen, M. Rios, P. Mendosa & M. J. Balick Domestication of indigenous useful plants among food gatherers in Amazonian Ecuador. XV International Botanical Congress, Tokyo. August 28th - Sept. 3rd, 1993

40. Friedman, J., Dan Bolotin, Yael Cohen, M. Rios, P. Mendosa & M. J. Balick , Quantitative evaluation of new crops in Amazonian Ecuador. Australian New Crops Conference, Gatton College, Quee``nsland Australia, 1998.

41. Feit, A., Oz Barazani, Sofia Dimenstein, Eli Putievsky, Uzi Ravid and Jacob Friedman. The Germination Biology of Indigenous Populations of Foeniculum vulgare L. var. vulgare in Israel- Preliminary Studies 28th International Symposium on Essential Oils, 1-3 September,1997, Eskisehir, Turkey

42. Fait, A., O. Barazani, S. Dimenstein, E. Putievsky, U. Ravid and J. Friedman (1998). Ecological variations in germinability and composition of essential oils composition in fruits of (mericarps) of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare L. var. vulgare) in Israel., XXV International Horticulture Congress (IHC) Brussels, Belgium 1998.

43. Friedman, J. The Use and Abuse of Medicinal Plants. Planary Lecture, First International Solgar Conference on: Rtardation of Ageing Processes. Binyani Haooma, Jerusalem, Octobet 29th, 1997.

44. Ishay, J.S. and Jacob Friedman. Presence of Phytotoxins in Oriental Hornet excretions. Phytochemical Society of America, 1998 Meeting Pulman Washington, US July 26-31, 1998.

45. Barazani, O., A. Fait, S. Dimenstein, Y. Cohen, E. Putievsky, U. Ravid, E. Putievsky, and J. Friedman (1998). Chemo-morphological variability in indigenous populations of Foeniculum vulgare var. vulgare in Israel. 46th Annual Congress, Society for Medicinal Plant Research Aug. 31st-Sept 4th, 1998, Vienna, Austria.

46. Barazani, O., A. Fait, Y. Cohen, S. Dimenstein, E. Putievsky, U. Ravid, E. Putievsky, E. Lewinsohn and J. Friedman. Variability in oleoresin composition in indgenous populations of bitter fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) in Israel. The Annual Meeting of the Israel Society of Plant Sciences, The Weizman Inatitute of Science, 1999.

47. J. Friedman , O. Barazani, U. Ravid, E. Putievsky. Saving variability of unique indigenous plant populations in Israel, a case report illustrated by bitter fennel fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.). 7th International Conference of the Israel Society of Ecology and Envirunmental Quality Sciences. Jerusalem, Israel, 1999.

48. Barazani, O., A. Fait, Y. Cohen, S. Dimenstein, E. Putievsky, U. Ravid, E. Putievsky, and J. Friedman. Heritabilty vs. Ecological variabilty in chemical composition of indigenous populations of Foeniculum vulgare var. vulgare in Israel. XVI International Botanical Congress, St Louis, Mo. USA, 1-7.Aug., 1999.

F. Items in Encyclopedias

Friedman, J. The Rose of Jericho (Anastatica hierochuntica). Britanica Lanoar, 14:98, 1978 (in Hebrew).