Abstract: The method for preparing a novel elicitor or agent stimulating the defenses of plants against pathogens is applied to agronomically useful plants in order to control pathogens. The elicitor is prepared without extraction by a liquid from a dry product made of Trigonella foenum graecum seeds. The inventive method preferably includes the following steps: separating the germ fraction and cotyledon of the seed; grinding the fraction so as to obtain a powder; and solubilizing the powder in water, whereupon the obtained solution is sprayed onto the plant/s that is/are to be treated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling pathogenic organisms of agronomically useful plants by means of a novel elicitor and to a composition for implementing said method. Said method for controlling pathogenic organisms of agronomically useful or ornamental plants is essentially characterized in that a novel elicitor contained in the seed extracts of Trigonella foenum graccum is applied to said plants. Said elicitor is applied in the precocious or mature growth states.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a soluble Cucumis melo protein extract having a superoxide dismutase enzyme activity greater than 30 units/mg of proteins as well as, preferably, a catalase enzyme activity greater than 45 units/mg of proteins.Preferably, the protein extract according to the invention is obtained from a Cucumis melo variety obtained by genetic crossing which has a shelf life of the order of 14 days such as the 95LS444 line or one of the hybrids obtained from this line.The subject of the invention is also the use for cosmetic purposes (skin ageing, hair care), medical purposes (anticancer agents for the digestive system, antioxidant), food purposes (replacement of synthetic antioxidants) and contains, as active ingredient, an optionally purified protein extract.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a soluble Cucumis melo protein extract having a superoxide dismutase enzyme activity greater than 30 units/mg of proteins as well as, preferably, a catalase enzyme activity greater than 45 units/mg of proteins.Preferably, the protein extract according to the invention is obtained from a Cucumis melo variety obtained by genetic crossing which has a shelf life of the order of 14 days such as the 95LS444 line or one of the hybrids obtained from this line.The subject of the invention is also the use for cosmetic purposes (skin ageing, hair care), medical purposes (anticancer agents for the digestive system, antioxidant), food purposes (replacement of synthetic antioxidants) and contains, as active ingredient, an optionally purified protein extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the accelerated ageing of iris rhizomes consisting of irradiating after harvesting, all or part of the rhizomes with ionizing radiation with a view to accelerating the transformation of triterpenoids of the rhizomes into irones. After leaving them for several days, the irones produced are extracted and are ready for use, particularly in perfumes.