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Horst MV, Santos LA, Knob A, Silva EMM, Faria CMDR. Essential oils from Lamiaceae plants effectively control Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Elsinoë ampelina and Phytophthora infestans. Braz J Microbiol 2025; 56:975-989. [PMID: 39932661 PMCID: PMC12095744 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-024-01607-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 12/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2025] Open
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The aim of this paper was to evaluate the effect of essential oils from the Lamiaceae family on the control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Elsinoë ampelina and Phytophthora infestans, as well as to investigate mode of action of the most effective essential oils. Capitalize oils of Lavender (LEO), Basil (BEO), Mint (MEO), Oregano (OEO) and Thyme (TEO) were used at doses of 0, 250, 500, 750 and 1000 µL L-1. Effects on mycelial growth and spore germination were evaluated to identify the most potent essential oils. Additionally, the action of volatile compounds and the effects of the oils effect on ergosterol content, membrane permeability, and transfer test assessed. OEO and TEO were the most promising, completely inhibiting the development of phytopathogens at nearly all tested doses. Consequently, these two essential oils were selected for further analysis, except 250 µL L-1dose, which did not completely inhibit the phytopathogens. Regarding ergosterol content, OEO significantly reduced ergosterol levels in C. gloeosporioides and E. ampelina, while TEO decreased only the ergosterol content of C. gloeosporioides, and did not interfere with the other microorganism. The membrane permeability was also affected by the two essential oils. Only OEO showed no effect on the membrane permeability of E. ampelina. The study also revealed that OEO and TEO exhibited fungicidal effects against C. gloeosporioides and E. ampelina, while showing fungistatic effects against P. infestans. In conclusion, OEO and TEO were found to be the most effective oils in the management of C. gloeosporioides, E. ampelina, and P. infestans. Their distinct mechanisms of action further indicate their potential as potent agents for directly controlling plant diseases.
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- Marcos Vinicius Horst
- Agronomy Departament, Midwestern Paraná State University - Unicentro, Guarapuava, 85040-167, Paraná, Brasil.
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- Agronomy Department, Feira de Santana State University, Feira de Santana, Bahia, 44036-900, Brasil
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- Department of Biological Science, Midwestern Paraná State University - Unicentro, Guarapuava, 85040-167, Paraná, Brasil
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- Agronomy Departament, Midwestern Paraná State University - Unicentro, Guarapuava, 85040-167, Paraná, Brasil
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Brahmi M, Moumnassi S, Ji J, Dumas E, Asehraou A, Tahani A, Gharsallaoui A. Insight into the formation of layer-by-layer emulsions stabilized by sodium caseinate and montmorillonite studied with ITC for carvacrol retention and spray drying efficiency. Food Chem 2025; 487:144697. [PMID: 40373720 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.144697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2025] [Accepted: 05/08/2025] [Indexed: 05/17/2025]
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This study investigates the formation of layer-by-layer emulsions for carvacrol encapsulation, using sodium caseinate as the first layer, and montmorillonite particles as the second layer, under two pH conditions (3 and 7). Dynamic light scattering and zeta potential results indicated improved stability at montmorillonite to caseinate emulsion ratios of 2:1 at pH 7 and 4:1 at pH 3, characterized by stable zeta potentials of -33.3 ± 1.87 mV and - 23.7 ± 1.97 mV, respectively. Isothermal titration calorimetry analysis confirmed that electrostatic interactions were the primary driving force for multilayer formation at pH 3, while hydrophobic and hydrogen bonding interactions likely dominated at pH 7. The process was spontaneous at both pH levels, with negative Gibbs free energy. Layer-by-layer emulsions showed superior encapsulation efficiency and retention of carvacrol, with a loading capacity of 21.84 ± 0.09 mg/g at pH 7. Furthermore, these formulations enhanced the antimicrobial efficacy of carvacrol.
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- Mohamed Brahmi
- Physical Chemistry of Natural Substances and Process Team, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohamed Premier, Oujda, Morocco; Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France; Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed Premier University, 60 000 Oujda, Morocco
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed Premier University, 60 000 Oujda, Morocco
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- Physical Chemistry of Natural Substances and Process Team, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohamed Premier, Oujda, Morocco
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France.
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Qian L, Jia R, Zhao Q, Sun N, Yang J, Wen J, Li H, Yang J, Mo L, Gao W, Deng S, Qin Z. Tough, antibacterial, and antioxidant chitosan-based composite films enhanced with proanthocyanidin and carvacrol essential oil for fruit preservation. Food Res Int 2025; 208:116269. [PMID: 40263857 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.116269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2025] [Accepted: 03/11/2025] [Indexed: 04/24/2025]
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Post-harvest fruits are susceptible to microbial infections and spoilage, and the development of multifunctional green preservation films to extend the shelf-life of fruits is desirable. In this study, multifunctional antibacterial and antioxidant fruit preservation films were developed by incorporating natural plant actives of proanthocyanidins and carvacrol essential oils into chitosan-dialdehyde cellulose composite films. The composite film had good mechanical properties, with a tensile strength of 78.8 MPa, a free radical scavenging rate of over 90 %, and enhanced barrier properties against UV light and water vapor. The diameters of the inhibition zones of the composite film for S. aureus and E. coli were 23.65 mm and 22.37 mm, respectively. In addition, the composite film was biocompatible and the survival rate of cells treated with the composite film solution was more than 90 %. Using strawberries as model fruit, we showed that the composite film could effectively inhibit the growth of colonies on the surface of the fruit and reduce the weight loss rate. These results demonstrated that the composite film has great potential for fruit preservation.
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- Lijun Qian
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- College of resources and environment sciences, Baoshan University, Baoshan 678000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Agro-environment and Agric-products Safety, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Wood Adhesives and Glue Products, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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Peng L, Lu D, Chen J, Hu X, Fang Z, Zhao Y. The insecticidal toxicity of thymol and carvacrol to brown planthopper and the novel control strategy based on their disruption of the cuticular hydrophobicity. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2025; 210:106395. [PMID: 40262873 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2025.106395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2025] [Revised: 03/20/2025] [Accepted: 03/25/2025] [Indexed: 04/24/2025]
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The brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens (Stål)) is a major pest in rice cultivation. Due to its rapid reproduction and quick resistance development, current control strategies rely heavily on chemical insecticides. This has led to resistance in brown planthoppers to various commonly used insecticides. The limitations of traditional chemical control methods highlight the urgent need for environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives. This study evaluated the contact toxicity, fumigant toxicity, and spray treatment effects of thymol, carvacrol, and five other volatile compounds against N. lugens nymphs. Results showed that thymol and carvacrol exhibited the strongest insecticidal effects. Both the two compounds, derived from plant essential oils, are low in toxicity and significantly disrupted the hydrophobicity of the nymphs' cuticles, converting them from hydrophobic to hydrophilic. Spray experiments further confirmed their insecticidal efficacy, and rinsing N. lugens after spray treatment with both compounds significantly increased N. lugens mortality rate. GC-MS analysis revealed interactions between carvacrol and cuticular hydrophobic compounds, such as octyl palmitate. These findings suggest that thymol and carvacrol could serve as effective green bioinsecticides by targeting the cuticle and internal compounds of N. lugens. In this study, a novel pest control strategy for rice field pests such as N. lugens was proposed, aiming to disrupt their cuticular hydrophobicity, thereby preventing them from escaping when falling into water and leading to drown in the field water. This method holds promise for significantly reducing the dependence on toxic pesticides and lowering pesticide usage.
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- Lei Peng
- College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410125, China.
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Liang X, Wang Y, Li T, Li P, Jiang G. Mechanistic Study on the Alleviation of Endometritis in Mice Through Inhibition of NF-κB and MAPK Signaling Pathways by Berberine and Carvacrol. Microorganisms 2025; 13:1051. [PMID: 40431224 PMCID: PMC12114256 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms13051051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2025] [Revised: 04/09/2025] [Accepted: 04/29/2025] [Indexed: 05/29/2025] Open
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Berberine and carvacrol have demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects; however, their therapeutic potential in endometritis remains unclear. (Aims) This study aimed to examine the anti-inflammatory properties of berberine and carvacrol in a murine model of endometritis, with a focus on the underlying molecular mechanisms. (Main methods) The model was established via vaginal instillation of 0.1 mL of a mixture containing Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Group B Streptococcus, followed by treatment with 0.1 mL of berberine (4 mg/mL) and carvacrol (0.125 mg/mL) six days post-infection. All mice were euthanized on day 13, and uterine tissues were collected for subsequent analyses. (Key findings) Treatment with berberine and carvacrol significantly reduced tissue injury associated with endometritis, decreased mRNA expression of TLR2 and TLR4 (p < 0.01), and inhibited the phosphorylation of NF-κB and MAPK pathway-associated proteins, as well as the mRNA expression and levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. (Significance) Berberine and carvacrol exhibit significant therapeutic effects against bacterial-induced endometritis by reducing TLR2 and TLR4 expression, inhibiting NF-κB and MAPK pathway activation, and decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokine production, thus demonstrating robust anti-inflammatory activity.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071000, China
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Tadesse Mawcha K, Malinga L, Muir D, Ge J, Ndolo D. Recent Advances in Biopesticide Research and Development with a Focus on Microbials. F1000Res 2025; 13:1071. [PMID: 39512238 PMCID: PMC11541078 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.154392.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/03/2025] [Indexed: 11/15/2024] Open
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Biopesticides are pest control products derived from natural sources such as microbes, macro-organisms (insects and pathogens), plant extracts, and certain minerals. Many biopesticides are considered environmentally safe and can complement or substitute conventional chemical pesticides. They can also be highly specific or broad spectrum with a unique mode of action controlling a wide range of pest species. Due to their target-specificity and low to no environmental residuality, biopesticides conform to the 3 pillars of Climate-Smart Agriculture, the Sustainable Development Goals, and, ultimately, the Paris Agreement. This review focuses largely on microbial biopesticides derived from fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. It discusses (i) the various microbial biopesticide formulations, (ii) the mode of microbial biopesticide action, (iii) the factors that affect the potential efficacy of biopesticides, (iv) challenges to the adoption of microbial biopesticides, and (v) the role of microbial biopesticides in Integrated Pest Management programs. Finally, advancements in application techniques, as well as future research directions and gaps, are highlighted.
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- Kahsay Tadesse Mawcha
- Department of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Lingyusi Street, Hebei, 071001, China
- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Cape Town, South Africa
- Department of Plant Sciences, Aksum University, Aksum University, Aksum, Tigray, 1000, Ethiopia
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- School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Crop Protection, South African Sugarcane Research Institute, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ministry of Enironment, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 50 Zhongling Street, Jiangsu, 210014, China
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- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Cape Town, South Africa
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Dmitrović S, Nestorović Živković J, Smailagić D, Trajković M, Banjac N, Ninković S, Stanišić M. Via Air or Rhizosphere: The Phytotoxicity of Nepeta Essential Oils and Malus Dihydrochalcones. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2025; 14:701. [PMID: 40094621 PMCID: PMC11902154 DOI: 10.3390/plants14050701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2025] [Revised: 02/22/2025] [Accepted: 02/23/2025] [Indexed: 03/19/2025]
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Many specialized metabolites found in plants have significant potential for developing environmentally friendly weed management solutions. This review focuses on the phytotoxic effects of volatile terpenes and phenolic compounds, particularly nepetalactone, an iridoid monoterpenoid from Nepeta species, and phloretin, a dihydrochalcone predominantly found in the genus Malus. We highlight current findings on their herbicidal effects, including morphological, physiological, and biochemical responses in target plants. These results underscore their potential for developing sustainable herbicides that could control weeds with minimal environmental impact. We also discuss their soil persistence and methods to enhance their solubility, chemical stability, and bioavailability. Additionally, the possible effects on non-target organisms, such as pollinators, non-pollinating insects, and soil microbiota, are considered. However, further research and a deeper understanding of their long-term ecological impact, along with a resistance development risk assessment, is essential for the potential development of bioherbicides that could be applied in sustainable weed management practices.
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- Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11108 Belgrade, Serbia; (J.N.Ž.); (D.S.); (M.T.); (N.B.); (S.N.)
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Yu J. Chemical Composition of Essential Oils and Their Potential Applications in Postharvest Storage of Cereal Grains. Molecules 2025; 30:683. [PMID: 39942787 PMCID: PMC11820458 DOI: 10.3390/molecules30030683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2025] [Revised: 01/26/2025] [Accepted: 01/31/2025] [Indexed: 02/16/2025] Open
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Insect infestation and microbial, particularly mold contamination, are the major causes of stored grain deterioration during postharvest storage, which results in a significant loss in grain quality and quantity, and the formation of toxic chemicals such as mycotoxins. Pesticides, together with physical protection strategies, have been widely used to control insects and molds in stored grains, but their uses present significant environmental and health problems. This has led to the exploration of safer pesticide alternatives. Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated materials extracted from leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, roots, fruit rinds, resins, or barks. They are multifunctional due to their complex chemical composition. Thus, EOs are frequently used for their therapeutic, antimicrobial, odoriferous, and flavor properties in a wide range of products like medicine, cosmetics, and foods. This review provides comprehensive information on the chemical compositions of EOs commonly used in the food industry, factors influencing EO composition, and recent studies on the potential of EOs as alternatives to synthetic pesticides and fungicides for stored grain protection. The relationship between chemical compositions of EOs and their anti-insects and antimicrobial potentials, as well as current approaches/technologies of using EOs for food preservation, are also covered. However, this review also highlights the need for research on the development of feasible and affordable methodologies to apply effective EOs or encapsulated EOs in grain storage settings, particularly for organic grain protection.
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- Jianmei Yu
- Department of Family and Consumer Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA
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Romero JJ, Soler-Arango J, Coustet ME, Moracci DB, Reinoso S, Yanniccari ME, Schneider-Teixeira A, Herrera JM. Herbicidal Formulations with Plant-Based Compounds to Control Amaranthus hybridus, Lolium multiflorum, and Brassica rapa Weeds. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2025; 14:276. [PMID: 39861629 PMCID: PMC11769244 DOI: 10.3390/plants14020276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2024] [Revised: 01/07/2025] [Accepted: 01/11/2025] [Indexed: 01/27/2025]
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Numerous studies have shown the potential effect of bioactive agents against weeds. In this study, we developed two binary formulations with nonanoic acid, citral, or thymoquinone as herbicides and evaluated their physicochemical properties. The presence of the bioactive compounds in the formulations was confirmed through FTIR spectroscopy. A dynamic light scattering study was conducted to characterize the emulsified formulations and the size and distribution of the aggregates. In addition, thermogravimetric analysis was performed to ensure the thermal stability of the formulations. The herbicidal activity against Amaranthus hybridus, Lolium multiflorum, and Brassica rapa weeds was evaluated, and each species showed different levels of sensitivity with half maximal inhibitory concentration doses from 0.07 to 5 mM. The binary formulations negatively affected the photosynthetic system reducing Fv/Fm values at 5 days after treatment. Lastly, the phytotoxic effect of the formulations was tested on wheat germination, and they did not inhibit plant germination and seedling growth at ≤5 mM after 14 days of application. The development of new formulations with natural compounds as bioactive ingredients would allow control of a wide spectrum of weeds through a multitarget-site effect.
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- Juan J. Romero
- YPF Tecnología (Y-TEC), Av. del Petróleo S/N entre 129 y 143, Berisso 1923, Argentina; (J.J.R.); (J.S.-A.); (M.E.C.); (D.B.M.); (S.R.); (A.S.-T.)
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires 5000, Argentina;
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- YPF Tecnología (Y-TEC), Av. del Petróleo S/N entre 129 y 143, Berisso 1923, Argentina; (J.J.R.); (J.S.-A.); (M.E.C.); (D.B.M.); (S.R.); (A.S.-T.)
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires 5000, Argentina;
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- YPF Tecnología (Y-TEC), Av. del Petróleo S/N entre 129 y 143, Berisso 1923, Argentina; (J.J.R.); (J.S.-A.); (M.E.C.); (D.B.M.); (S.R.); (A.S.-T.)
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- YPF Tecnología (Y-TEC), Av. del Petróleo S/N entre 129 y 143, Berisso 1923, Argentina; (J.J.R.); (J.S.-A.); (M.E.C.); (D.B.M.); (S.R.); (A.S.-T.)
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- YPF Tecnología (Y-TEC), Av. del Petróleo S/N entre 129 y 143, Berisso 1923, Argentina; (J.J.R.); (J.S.-A.); (M.E.C.); (D.B.M.); (S.R.); (A.S.-T.)
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- YPF Tecnología (Y-TEC), Av. del Petróleo S/N entre 129 y 143, Berisso 1923, Argentina; (J.J.R.); (J.S.-A.); (M.E.C.); (D.B.M.); (S.R.); (A.S.-T.)
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires 5000, Argentina;
- Chacra Experimental Integrada Barrow (MDA—INTA), Ruta 3. Km 487.5, Tres Arroyos 7500, Argentina
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- YPF Tecnología (Y-TEC), Av. del Petróleo S/N entre 129 y 143, Berisso 1923, Argentina; (J.J.R.); (J.S.-A.); (M.E.C.); (D.B.M.); (S.R.); (A.S.-T.)
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires 5000, Argentina;
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires 5000, Argentina;
- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (CONICET—UNC), Av. Vélez Sarsfield 1611, Córdoba 5016, Argentina
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Ben Abada M, Soltani A, Haoual Hamdi S, Boushih E, Fourmentin S, Greige-Gerges H, Mediouni Ben Jemâa J. Potential of cyclodextrin-based formulations of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oils in the control of the date moth Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Pyralidae). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024:1-16. [PMID: 39686516 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2439446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 12/04/2024] [Indexed: 12/18/2024]
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Recently essential oils (EOs) encapsulation is experiencing growing applications in agricultural and agri-food sector. Encapsulation is reported as safe environmental technology leading to a reduction of conventional insecticides use. This study concerns the assessment of fumigant toxicity and persistence of Rosmarinus officinalis EO encapsulated in two cyclodextrins β-CD and HP-β-CD against larvae of the date moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae. The retention capacity, encapsulation efficacy, loading capacity and release behavior of the two inclusion complexes were investigated. Results showed that two studied CDs had in important retention capacity. Additionally, the encapsulation within CDs delayed the release of rosemary EO bioactive components; which explains the effectiveness of the encapsulated rosemary EO in CDs against E. ceratoniae fifth instars larvae. Furthermore, the encapsulation in the two CDs improved the persistence of the insecticidal toxicity. This study supports the use of cyclodextrins, mainly HP-β-CD, in the date industry for the control of insect pests.
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- Maha Ben Abada
- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture LR11INRAT06, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture LR11INRAT06, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture LR11INRAT06, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture LR11INRAT06, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Département de chimie, UCEIV, Unité de Chimie Environnementale Et Interactions Sur Le Vivant, Univ. Littoral Côte d'Opale, Dunkerque, France
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- Bioactive Molecules Research Group, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences-2, Lebanese University, Lebanon
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- National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT), Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture LR11INRAT06, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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Bruxel F, Borges AP, Marques AJ, Klaus MVV, Hofstätter M, Granada CE, Ethur EM, Hoehne L, Freitas EM. Yield and chemical composition of Hesperozygis ringens (Benth.) Epling essential oil cultivated in different areas. BRAZ J BIOL 2024; 84:e289008. [PMID: 39661850 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.289008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 10/10/2024] [Indexed: 12/13/2024] Open
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The essential oil (EO) of Hesperozygis ringens (Benth.) Epling, which has several proven properties, is comprised mainly of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, and pulegone is the major compound. However, this is an endemic and endangered species. The aim of this study is to evaluate the viability of cultivating Hesperozygis ringens in different regions of Rio Grande do Sul and in a greenhouse. Seedlings obtained by using cuttings were transferred and cultivated for a year at each site. Then, leaves were collected and underwent EO extraction through steam distillation. During the same period, EO was also obtained from the natural population from which the cuttings were obtained. The chemical composition of EO samples in triplicates from each cultivation site and from the natural population were characterized in GC-MS. EO yield (%) was obtained by the ratio between leaf biomass (g) and EO mass (g) and it showed differences between areas; the yield obtained in the natural population was higher (3.14%) than the yield obtained in the cultivated areas (1.29%) and in the greenhouse (0.86%). The chemical compounds had low variation between areas, and most of them were oxygenated monoterpenes (74.82%). The commercial exploitation of H. ringens in different regions is feasible, as the plants tolerated climatic and edaphic conditions that were different from the ones of its natural occurrence area, and their EO yield remained high. The exception was the greenhouse, with lower yield yet with higher pulegone concentration. Furthermore, EO maintained its compounds, with few changes in their concentration.
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- F Bruxel
- Universidade do Vale do Taquari - Univates, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Laboratório de Botânica, Lajeado, RS, Brasil
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- Universidade do Vale do Taquari - Univates, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Laboratório de Botânica, Lajeado, RS, Brasil
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- Universidade do Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, Brasil
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- Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Herbário Dr. Roberto Miguel Klein, Blumenau, SC, Brasil
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- Universidade do Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, RS, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Instituto de Biociências, Departamento de Genética, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Universidade do Vale do Taquari - Univates, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Laboratório de Botânica, Lajeado, RS, Brasil
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- Universidade do Vale do Taquari - Univates, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Laboratório de Botânica, Lajeado, RS, Brasil
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- Universidade do Vale do Taquari - Univates, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Laboratório de Botânica, Lajeado, RS, Brasil
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Gan C, Langa E, Ballestero D, Pino-Otín MR. Comparative ecotoxicity assessment of highly bioactive isomeric monoterpenes carvacrol and thymol on aquatic and edaphic indicators and communities. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 368:143666. [PMID: 39491687 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 10/31/2024] [Accepted: 10/31/2024] [Indexed: 11/05/2024]
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The growing demand for sustainable natural products to replace harmful synthetic ones requires comprehensive ecotoxicity assessments to ensure their eco-friendly nature. This study explored for the first time the changes in microbial community growth and metabolic profiles from river and natural soil samples exposed to the two structural isomers, thymol (THY) and carvacrol (CARV), utilizing Biolog EcoPlate™ assays and 16S rRNA gene sequencing for taxonomic analysis. In addition, we addressed existing ecotoxicity data gaps for these two compounds by using aquatic (Daphnia magna and Vibrio fischeri) and soil (Eisenia fetida and Allium cepa) indicators. Results show acute toxicity of both CARV and THY on all indicators. V. fischeri (LC50 = 0.59 mg/L) > D. magna (4.75 mg/L) > A. cepa (6.47 mg/L) for CARV, and V. fischeri (LC50 = 1.71 mg/L) > A. cepa (4.05 mg/L) > D. magna (8.13 mg/L) for THY. E. fetida showed LC50 = 7.68 mg/kg for THY and 1.04 for CARV. River and soil microbial communities showed resilience, likely because they contain taxa capable of biodegrading these products. No significant growth inhibition effects were observed up to 100 mg/L, though substrate utilization decreased at higher concentrations, particularly for polymers and amines in soil microorganisms and polymers in aquatic communities. Soil microorganisms were more affected than aquatic ones, with CARV being more toxic than THY (EC50120h = THY 94.13 and CARV 29.79 mg/L in soil microorganisms). These findings suggest that an increase in the consumption of these products and their subsequent ecotoxicity effects from environmental discharge should still be monitored before being ruled out. However, long-term effects are unlikely due to microbial degradation of these natural products, potentially reducing risks to other target species and opening the way for their use as substitutes for commercial antibiotics.
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- Cristina Gan
- Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, 50830 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, 50830 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, 50830 Zaragoza, Spain.
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Nasiri A, Fallah S, Sadeghpour A, Barani-Beiranvand H. Assessing the potential of fedaleh ( Echinophora cinerea) essential oils as a natural herbicide for spring-summer crops. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36085. [PMID: 39253116 PMCID: PMC11382061 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024] Open
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Large quantities of chemical herbicides are used in agroecosystems every year, which not only imposes a significant financial burden on farmers but also leads to environmental pollution. To address this challenge, the present study aimed to replace Treflan with Fedaleh essential oils (EO). Treflan is a commonly used chemical herbicide for spring-summer crops, and Chenopodium album has been chosen as a prevalent and abundant weed in many agricultural ecosystems. Four types of inhibitors, including Treflan herbicide and essential oils extracted from the leaf, stem, and flower of Fedaleh, were used in this experiment. These inhibitors were tested at five different concentrations: 0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 μL/mL. Based on GC-MS results, the key compounds found in Fedaleh EO were α-pinene, α-phellandrene, γ-terpinene, linalool, sabinol, β-myrcene, neric acid, carvacrol, β-phellandrene, thymol, and spathulenol. A dose-dependent increase in hydrogen peroxide, malondialdehyde, electrolyte leakage, and proline content was observed with Fedaleh EO or Treflan. However, a decline in cell viability, germination, radicle length, radicle weight, plumule length, plumule weight, and seedling vigor index was observed in a dose-dependent manner with Fedaleh EO or Treflan. The weight of the radicle and plumule was noticeably decreased by 27 %, 28 %, and 14 %, 19 % respectively when treated with essential oils derived from the stem and flower of the Fedaleh, as compared to Treflan. Interestingly, at concentrations of 5 μL/mL EO, the germination, radicle length, plumule length, and seedling vigor index significantly decreased by 64-72 %, 56-56 %, 41-44 % and 90-93 % % as compared with control, respectively. The essential oils extracted from different parts of Fedaleh showed no significant difference in terms of hydrogen peroxide, electrolyte leakage, cell viability, and proline content, compared to Treflan (P > 0.05). Compared to the control, Treflan did not affect germination (P > 0.05), but the EO of Fedaleh's different parts significantly inhibited germination (P < 0.05). The growth inhibitors at a concentration of ≥1 μL/mL significantly reduced the length of the radicle and plumule in Chenopodium album. Overall, Fedaleh EO has significant potential as a growth inhibitor and oxidative stress inducer to prevent weed interference. This makes it a suitable option for the commercial production of a natural herbicide.
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- Ali Nasiri
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Plant, Soils, and Agricultural Systems, School of Agricultural Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA
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Mirahmadi SF, Shayganfar A. Inhibitory Effects of Endemic Thyme's Thymol-Carvacrol Chemotype Essential Oil on Aspergillus Species with Free Radical Scavenging Properties. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202302115. [PMID: 38415904 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202302115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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There is a burgeoning focus on utilizing the antifungal and antioxidant properties of essential oils derived from various plants as a modern and natural approach to combat the growth of fungi that contaminate food. In this study, we used essential oils extracted from Thymus daenensis Celak. subsp. daenensis to address three mycotoxin-producing species of Aspergillus, specifically A. flavus, A. parasiticus, and A. niger, all of which are recognized contaminants of food and agricultural products. Concurrently, the antioxidant properties of the essential oils were evaluated, revealing their noteworthy role in the antifungal activity. Essential oils were derived from T. daenensis subsp. daenensis was observed to have a significant inhibitory effect on all three species of Aspergillus, as evidenced by the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranging from 575 to 707 ppm and the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) ranging from 237 to 280 ppm. These results confirm the strong antifungal activity of the essential oils. Furthermore, the essential oil exhibited free radical scavenging activity, resulting in an EC50 value of 37.1 μg/ml. In summary, T. daenensis subsp. daenensis essential oil demonstrated a competitive advantage over other similar plants and synthetic antibiotics. This indicates the promising potential of this essential oil as a natural antifungal agent to control Aspergillus growth and mycotoxin contamination. It offers an alternative or complementary approach to conventional antifungal agents and could be a valuable addition to the arsenal of natural remedies to address fungal contamination in food and agricultural products.
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- Department of Horticultural Science and Landscape Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran
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Lechkova B, Benbassat N, Karcheva-Bahchevanska D, Ivanov K, Peychev L, Peychev Z, Dyankov S, Georgieva-Dimova Y, Kraev K, Ivanova S. A Comparison between Bulgarian Tanacetum parthenium Essential Oil from Two Different Locations. Molecules 2024; 29:1969. [PMID: 38731460 PMCID: PMC11085318 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29091969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Tanacetum parthenium L. (Asteraceae) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a long-standing historical use in traditional medicine. Recently Tanacetum parthenium L. essential oil has been associated with a promising potential for future applications in the pharmaceutical industry, in the cosmetics industry, and in agriculture. Investigations on the essential oil (EO) have indicated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and repellent activity. The present study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition of Bulgarian T. parthenium essential oil from two different regions, to compare the results to those reported previously in the literature, and to point out some of its future applications. The essential oils of the air-dried flowering aerial parts were obtained by hydrodistillation using a Clevenger-type apparatus. The chemical composition was evaluated using gas chromatography with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). It was established that the oxygenated monoterpenes were the predominant terpene class, followed by the monoterpene hydrocarbons. Significant qualitative and quantitative differences between both samples were revealed. Camphor (50.90%), camphene (16.12%), and bornyl acetate (6.05%) were the major constituents in the feverfew EO from the western Rhodope Mountains, while in the EO from the central Balkan mountains camphor (45.54%), trans-chrysanthenyl acetate (13.87%), and camphene (13.03%) were the most abundant components.
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- Borislava Lechkova
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (B.L.); (N.B.); (D.K.-B.); (K.I.); (S.D.); (Y.G.-D.)
- Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (B.L.); (N.B.); (D.K.-B.); (K.I.); (S.D.); (Y.G.-D.)
- Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (B.L.); (N.B.); (D.K.-B.); (K.I.); (S.D.); (Y.G.-D.)
- Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (B.L.); (N.B.); (D.K.-B.); (K.I.); (S.D.); (Y.G.-D.)
- Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biostatistics and E-Learning, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (B.L.); (N.B.); (D.K.-B.); (K.I.); (S.D.); (Y.G.-D.)
- Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (B.L.); (N.B.); (D.K.-B.); (K.I.); (S.D.); (Y.G.-D.)
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- Department of Propedeutics of Internal Diseases, Medical Faculty, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (B.L.); (N.B.); (D.K.-B.); (K.I.); (S.D.); (Y.G.-D.)
- Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Szadkowski B, Śliwka-Kaszyńska M, Marzec A. Bioactive and biodegradable cotton fabrics produced via synergic effect of plant extracts and essential oils in chitosan coating system. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8530. [PMID: 38609489 PMCID: PMC11014983 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59105-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Functional antibacterial textile materials are in great demand in the medical sector. In this paper, we propose a facile, eco-friendly approach to the design of antibacterial biodegradable cotton fabrics. Cotton fiber fabrics were enhanced with a chitosan coating loaded with plant extracts and essential oils. We employed Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV-Vis spectrophotometry, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to characterize the color, structure, and thermal properties of the modified fabrics. The fabrics were found to effectively induce growth inhibition of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, especially when a synergic system of aloe vera extract and cinnamon essential oil was applied in the coating formulation. Additionally, we observed significant color and weight changes after 5, 10, and 20 days in soil biodegradability tests. Given the straightforward modification process and the use of non-toxic natural materials, these innovative bio-based and biodegradable cotton fabrics show great promise as protective antimicrobial textiles for healthcare applications.
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- Bolesław Szadkowski
- Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 16, 90-537, Lodz, Poland.
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Chemical Faculty, Gdansk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdansk, Poland
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- Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 16, 90-537, Lodz, Poland.
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Yeroukiriki M, Kpegba K, Ahadji-Dabla KM, Nafiou IO, Evenamede KS, Kpoviessi SDS, Malhiac C, Lawson AM. Three Togolese aromatic plants' essential oils diurnal variations and their insecticidal activities against the dengue vector Aedesaegypti. Exp Parasitol 2024; 259:108708. [PMID: 38325752 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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The present reported work deals with the ability of Togolese plants' essential oils (EOs) to act as repellents for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in order to use them as personal protective requirements or actions against mosquito bites and therefore to drastically reduce the risk of contracting dengue or yellow fever. EOs studied here were extracted from dry leaves of Ageratum conyzoides L., Eucalyptus citriodora Hook, and Lantana camara Linn, three plants that were collected at different daytimes (7 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m.) at various locations in Togo. Using a Clevenger-type device, EOs were obtained by the hydrodistillation method (Clevenger, 1928). The physical parameters of the EOs such as density, refractive index, rotatory power, and organoleptic properties were determined. Then, the characterization of EOs using gas chromatography equipped with a flame ionization detector (GC/FID) and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC/MS) was conducted. Chemical analyses showed the presence of several main compounds from EO samples of the three plants. The major compounds were characterized and identified as: (i) precocene I (67.7, 70.6, and 66.9%) and β-caryophyllene (17.4, 12.1, and 16.5%) for the EO of A. conyzoïdes; (ii) citronellal (63.3, 67.2, and 75.4%) and citronellol (24.5, 21.4, and 14.3%) for E. citriodora and (iii) β-caryophyllene (15.3, 11.7, and 12.4%), sabinene (28.4, 35, and 33.3%) and eucalyptol (11.5, 14.1, and 15.6%) for L. camara at 7 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m., respectively. The yield and the chemical composition of the oils vary according to harvesting time and sunlight. The insecticidal activity of EOs was evaluated following the CDC bottle method on Aedes aegypti females. All the EOs tested on the female adults of Aedes aegypti showed significant insecticidal activity. The EO of A. conyzoïdes at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. resulted in 100% mortality after 8 min of exposure time at the lowest concentration (0.0025%). At the same concentration for the EO of E. citriodora, the mortality rates were 83%, 38.8%, and 30.80% at 7 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m., respectively for an exposure time of 8 min. The EO extracted from the leaves of L. camara harvested at 7 a.m. was effective after an exposure time of 15 min for a concentration of 0.02%. For the same concentration, the mortality rates of the EO of L. camara harvested at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., after 8 min were 62.9% and 52%, respectively. From these interesting results reported for the first time in Togo, EOs from leaves of three Togolese plants harvested at different times of the day appear to be a valuable alternative for mosquito vector control in Togo or abroad countries in which dengue and yellow fever constitute a terrible scourge.
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- Mouïnatou Yeroukiriki
- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lomé, 01 BP 1515, Lomé 01, Lomé, Togo
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lomé, 01 BP 1515, Lomé 01, Lomé, Togo
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Ecotoxicology, Faculty of Science, University of Lomé, 01 BP 1515 Lomé 01, Lomé, Togo
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lomé, 01 BP 1515, Lomé 01, Lomé, Togo
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lomé, 01 BP 1515, Lomé 01, Lomé, Togo
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Organique Physique et de Synthèse (LaCOPS), Université D'Abomey-Calavi, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques (FAST), BP: 4521, Cotonou, Benin
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- Normandie Univ, UNILEHAVRE, URCOM, EA 3221, FR 3038 CNRS, 25 rue Philippe Lebon, BP 540, 76058, Le Havre cedex, France.
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- Normandie Univ, UNILEHAVRE, URCOM, EA 3221, FR 3038 CNRS, 25 rue Philippe Lebon, BP 540, 76058, Le Havre cedex, France.
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Pinheiro PF, da Costa TLM, Corrêa KB, Bastos Soares TC, Parreira LA, Werner ET, de Paula MDSAT, Pereira UA, Praça-Fontes MM. Synthesis and Phytocytogenotoxic Activity of N-Phenyl-2-phenoxyacetamides Derived from Thymol. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:4610-4621. [PMID: 38380437 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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The excessive use of herbicides has caused a series of problems related to human health, environmental pollution, and an increase in the resistance of plants to commercial herbicides. As an alternative, natural compounds and their semisynthetic derivatives have been widely studied to obtain environmentally friendly and more effective herbicides than the usual ones. In view of these factors, the aim of this work was to synthesize new molecules with herbicidal potential using thymol as a starting material, a natural phenol that has a pronounced phytotoxic effect. Novel N-phenyl-2-thymoxyacetamides were synthesized and characterized by MS and by 1H and 13C NMR. All prepared molecules were subjected to phytotoxic and cytotoxic activity assays using Lactuca sativa L. and Sorghum bicolor L. as model plants. Molecules containing chlorine in the para position of the thymoxy group exhibited phytotoxic and cytogenotoxic effects superior to those of the commercial herbicides 2,4-D and glyphosate.
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- Patrícia Fontes Pinheiro
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, 36570-900, Viçosa, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Federal University of the Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, Espírito Santo Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Federal University of the Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, Espírito Santo Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy and Nutricion, Federal University of the Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, Espírito Santo Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Federal University of the Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, Espírito Santo Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Federal University of the Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, Espírito Santo Brazil
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- Federal University of Minas Gerais, Montes Claros Regional Campus, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Avenida Universitária 1000, Bairro Universitário, CEP 39404-547, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Federal University of the Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, Espírito Santo Brazil
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Kasrati A, Sakar EH, Aljaiyash A, Hirri A, Tamegart L, Abbad I, Alaoui Jamali C. Chemical Profiling, Insecticidal, and Phytotoxic Effect of Essential Oils from Leaves and Inflorescence of Moroccan Chenopodium ambrosioides (L.). PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:483. [PMID: 38498455 PMCID: PMC10893179 DOI: 10.3390/plants13040483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Chenopodium ambrosioides (L.) is a medicinal and aromatic plant widely used in the Moroccan traditional medicine for its important pharmacological properties. In order to contribute to the valorization of this plant, the current study aimed at evaluating, for the first time, the variation in the yield, chemical composition, and insecticidal and phytotoxic activities of C. ambrosioides essential oil (CAEO) isolated from leaves and inflorescences. The results obtained showed that the CAEO yields vary significantly according to the distilled plant part, with 0.75 ± 0.15% for the leaves and 1.2 ± 0.34% for the inflorescences. CAEO profiling showed quantitative more than qualitative differences. Leaf CAEO was rich in δ-3-carene (61.51%), followed by p-cymene (14.67%) and 1,2:3,4-diepoxy-p-menthane (6.19%). However, inflorescence CAEO was dominated by the same compounds but with variable levels (δ-3-Carene: 44.29%; 1,2:3,4-diepoxy-p-menthane: 19.46%; and p-cymene: 17.85%). The CAEOs from the leaves and inflorescences showed a very interesting inhibiting effect on the germination and growth of the three species used, namely Medicago sativa, Linum rusitatissimum, and Raphanus sativus. However, there was no significant difference between these CAEOs. Similarly, for the insecticidal activity, CAEOs exhibited an important and similar toxicity against Tribolium confusum adults with LD50 of 4.30 and 4.46 μL/L of air and LD90 of 6.51 and 9.62 μL/L air for toxicity by fumigation, while values for contact toxicity on filter paper were 0.04 and 0.05 μL/cm2 for LD50 and 0.08 and 0.09 μL/cm2 for LD90.
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- Ayoub Kasrati
- Laboratory of Drugs Sciences, Biomedical Research and Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B. P. 9154, Casablanca 20250, Morocco;
- Laboratory of Biology, Ecology, and Health, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93002, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Biology, Ecology, and Health, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93002, Morocco;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Albayda 0463, Libya;
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- Laboratory of Drugs Sciences, Biomedical Research and Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University of Casablanca, B. P. 9154, Casablanca 20250, Morocco;
- Laboratory of Engineering in Chemistry and Physics of Matter, Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal 23040, Morocco
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93000, Morocco;
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- Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, University Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech 40000, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Sustainable Development, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93000, Morocco;
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Ghanbari H, Ghanbari R, Delazar A, Ebrahimi SN, Memar MY, Moghadam SB, Hamedeyazdan S, Nazemiyeh H. Caccinia macranthera Brand var. macranthera: Phytochemical analysis, phytotoxicity and antimicrobial investigations of essential oils with concomitant in silico molecular docking based on OPLS force-field. Toxicon 2023; 234:107291. [PMID: 37734456 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2023.107291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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This study was conducted to extract the essential oils (EOs) of Caccinia macranthera identify their phytochemicals, evaluate their phytotoxicity, antimicrobial activity and enzyme inhibition effects using in silico molecular docking technique. EOs of aerial parts, seeds, and roots of C. macranthera were extracted and analyzed via Gas chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. The antibacterial activity of EOs were determined on nine microorganisms via disk diffusion and microbroth dilution assays. In addition, the allelopathic properties of EOs were investigated by calculating the IC50s for inhibition of germination, seedling length and seedling weight growth of Cuscuta campestris seeds. In order to assess the possible inhibitory effect of major components of C. macranthera EOs on enzymes inhibiting germination and plant growth, molecular docking was employed against the glutamine synthetase (GS), acetohydroxyacid synthetase (AHAS), and 4-hydroxyphenyl pyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) enzymes. The main compounds of EOs from aerial parts, seeds, and roots EOs were dihydrocarveol (29.5%), Trimethyl-2-Pentadecanone (13.6%), and Palmitic acid (16.8%), respectively. The maximum antibacterial effect was related to the aerial parts EO against Staphylococcus epidermidis. Phytotoxicity analysis exhibited a concentration-dependent increase (p ≤ 0.05) activity. The aerial parts EO demonstrated a substantial allelopathy effect, with IC50 values of 0.22 ± 0.026, 0.39 ± 0.021, and 0.20 ± 0.025 mg/mL, respectively, on inhibitory germination, seedling length and seedling weight growth of Cuscuta campestris seeds. Molecular docking analyzes showed that Oleic acid was suitable for dynamic stabilization of HPPD (-6.552 kJ/mol) and GS (-7.265 kJ/mol) and Eupatoriochromene had the inhibitory potential against AHAS, with docking score of -4.189 kJ/mol. The current research demonstrated that C. macranthera EOs from its aerial parts have an acceptable phytotoxic activity against Cuscuta campestris weed. The major components of EOs, Oleic acid and Eupatoriochromene, presented the strongest binding with HPPD, GS, and AHAS active sites causing disturbance in germination, photosynthesis and weed growth suggesting it as a natural herbicide for controlling the weeds.
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- Hadi Ghanbari
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Research Center for Integrative Medicine in Aging, Aging Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Abd El-Motaleb M, Abd El-Hameid AR, Helmy WA, Ewais EA, Abdel-Hady MS. Establishment of callogenesis and plant regeneration protocols for endemic Origanum syriacum ssp. sinaicum. JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 26:525-536. [DOI: 10.1007/s12892-023-00198-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Zambom A, Vilas-Boas SM, Silva LP, Martins MAR, Ferreira O, Pinho SP. The Role of the Anion in Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids for Fuel and Terpenes Processing. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062456. [PMID: 36985428 PMCID: PMC10057593 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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The potentialities of methylimidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs) as solvents were evaluated for some relevant separation problems—terpene fractionation and fuel processing—studying selectivities, capacities, and solvent performance indices. The activity coefficients at infinite dilution of the solute (1) in the IL (3), γ13∞, of 52 organic solutes were measured by inverse gas chromatography over a temperature range of 333.2–453.2 K. The selected ILs are 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate, [C4mim][PF6], and the equimolar mixture of [C4mim][PF6] and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride, [C4mim]Cl. Generally, low polar solutes follow γ1,C4mimCl∞ > γ1,C4mimPF6+C4mimCl∞ > γ1,C4mimPF6∞ while the opposite behavior is observed for alcohols and water. For citrus essential oil deterpenation, the results suggest that cations with long alkyl chains, such as C12mim+, promote capacity, while selectivity depends on the solute polarity. Promising results were obtained for the separation of several model mixtures relevant to fuel industries using the equimolar mixture of [C4mim][PF6] and [C4mim]Cl. This work demonstrates the importance of tailoring the polarity of the solvents, suggesting the use of ILs with mixed anions as alternative solvents for the removal of aliphatic hydrocarbons and contaminants from fuels.
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- Aline Zambom
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Laboratório para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Laboratório para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, Complexo de Laboratórios Tecnológicos, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, Complexo de Laboratórios Tecnológicos, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Laboratório para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, Complexo de Laboratórios Tecnológicos, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Laboratório para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Laboratório para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-273-303-086
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Phytochemical Composition and Insight into Antibacterial Potential of Origanum vulgare Essential Oil from Saudi Arabia Using In Vitro and In Silico Approaches. Processes (Basel) 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/pr11030650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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In Saudi Arabia, Origanum vulgare is widely disseminated. In the present work, we used GC-MS analysis to identify the components of Origanum vulgare essential oil. The disc diffusion assay was used to assess the essential oil’s in vitro antibacterial efficacy against Gram-positive and Gram-negative Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The antimicrobial efficacy against many microbial proteins, including tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (TyrRS), DNA gyrase, and dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), was further evaluated using molecular docking. Eighteen compounds were identified using GC-MS analysis, which constituted 99.81% of the total essential oil content. Terpinen-4-ol (34.3%), Beta-Terpineol (16.96%), 3-Epimoretenol (11.84%), and Alpha-Terpineol (3.86%) were the main substances identified. According to the antibacterial investigation, the inhibition zone against Staphylococcus aureus was 8 mm and 6 mm against Escherichia coli. High affinities were found between 3-Epimoretenol and tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (TyrRS) and dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) compared to positive controls (Clorobiocin, SCHEMBL2181345); the affinity values were −8.3 Kcal/mol and −9.2, respectively. The results of the present study indicate that Origanum vulgare essential oil can be used as a nutraceutical to treat infectious diseases.
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Saghrouchni H, Barnossi AE, Mssillou I, Lavkor I, Ay T, Kara M, Alarfaj AA, Hirad AH, Nafidi HA, Bourhia M, Var I. Potential of carvacrol as plant growth-promotor and green fungicide against fusarium wilt disease of perennial ryegrass. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:973207. [PMID: 36866385 PMCID: PMC9973378 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.973207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) is a valuable forage and soil stabilisation crop. Perennial crops have long been associated with good environmental performance and ecosystem stability. Vascular wilt diseases caused by Fusarium species are the most damaging plant diseases affecting both woody perennials and annual crops. Therefore, the aim of the present study was the assessment of the preventive and growth-promoting effects of carvacrol against Fusarium oxysporum, F. solani, and F. nivale (phylogenetically analyzed on the basis of internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions) causing vascular wilt of ryegrass in vitro and under greenhouse conditions. To accomplish this aim, various parameters were monitored including coleoptile development, rhizogenesis, the incidence of coleoptile lesions, disease index, the visual appearance of ryegrass health, ryegrass organic matter and soil fungal load. The results obtained showed that F. nivale was highly harmful to ryegrass seedlings compared to other Fusarium species. Furthermore, carvacrol with 0.1 and 0.2 mg/mL protected significantly the seedlings against Fusarium wilt diseases both in vitro and in the greenhouse. Simultaneously, carvacrol also functioned as a seedling growth promoter, as is reflected in all monitored parameters, such as the recovery of seedling height and root length, and the development of new leaf buds and secondary roots. Carvacrol proved to be effective plant growth promoter and a bio-fungicide against Fusarium vascular diseases.
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- Hamza Saghrouchni
- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Çukurova University, Adana, Türkiye
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agri-Food and Health, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mehraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health & Quality of Life, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Mycology unit Biological Control Research Institute, Adana, Türkiye
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- Mycology unit Biological Control Research Institute, Adana, Türkiye
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Conservation and Valorisation of Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Laboratory of Chemisty and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr University, Laayoune, Morocco
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Çukurova University, Adana, Türkiye
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Anyamele T, Onwuegbuchu PN, Ugbogu EA, Ibe C. Phytochemical composition, bioactive properties, and toxicological profile of Tetrapleura tetraptera. Bioorg Chem 2023; 131:106288. [PMID: 36470194 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.106288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The use of medicinal plants has gained renewed wide popularity in Africa, Asia, and most parts of the world because of the decreasing efficacy of synthetic drugs. Thus, natural products serve as a potent source of alternative remedy. Tetrapleura tetraptera is a medicinal plant with cultural and traditional significance in West Africa. In addition to the plant being commonly used as a spice in the preparation of traditional spicy food for postpartum care it is also widely used to constitute herbal concoctions and decoctions for treatment of diseases. This review aimed to provide an up-to-date information on the ethnomedicinal uses, pharmacological activities and phytoconstituents of T. tetraptera. Preclinical studies regarding the plant's toxicity profile were also reviewed. For this updated review, literature search was done on PubMed, Science Direct, Wiley, and Google Scholar databases using the relevant keywords. The review used a total of 106 papers that met the inclusion criteria from January 1989 - February 2022 and summarised the bioactivities that have been reported for the rich phytoconstituents of T. tetraptera studied using various chemical methods. Considering the huge report, the review focused on the antimicrobial and antiinflammatory activities of the plant extracts and isolated compounds. Aridan, aridanin and several bioactive compounds of T. tetraptera have shown pharmacological activities though their mechanisms of action are yet to be fully understood. This study also highlighted the influence of plant parts and extraction solvents on its biological activities. It also presented data on the toxicological profile of the plant extracts using different models. From cultural uses to modern pharmacological research the bioactive compounds of T. tetraptera have proved effective in infectious disease management. We hope that this paper provided a robust summary of the biological activities and toxicological profile of T. tetraptera, thus calling for more research into the pharmacological and pharmacokinetic activities of natural products to help combat the growing threat of drug resistance and provide guidelines for their ethnomedicinal uses.
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- ThankGod Anyamele
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
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Thymol Edible Coating Controls Postharvest Anthracnose by Regulating the Synthesis Pathway of Okra Lignin. Foods 2023; 12:foods12020395. [PMID: 36673486 PMCID: PMC9858591 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Okra has received extensive attention due to its high nutritional value and remarkable functional characteristics, but postharvest diseases have severely limited its application. It is important to further explore the methods and potential methods to control the postharvest diseases of okra. In this study, Colletotrichum fioriniae is the major pathogen that causes okra anthracnose, which can be isolated from naturally decaying okra. The pathogenicity of C. fioriniae against okra was preliminarily verified, and the related biological characteristics were explored. At the same time, an observational study was conducted to investigate the in vitro antifungal effect of thymol edible coating (TKL) on C. fioriniae. After culturing at 28 °C for 5 days, it was found that TKL showed an obvious growth inhibition effect on C. fioriniae. The concentration for 50% of the maximal effect was 95.10 mg/L, and the minimum inhibitory concentration was 1000 mg/L. In addition, it was found that thymol edible coating with a thymol concentration of 100 mg/L (TKL100) may cause different degrees of damage to the cell membrane, cell wall, and metabolism of C. fioriniae, thereby inhibiting the growth of hyphae and causing hyphal rupture. Refer to the results of the in vitro bacteriostatic experiment. Furthermore, the okra was sprayed with TKL100. It was found that the TKL100 coating could significantly inhibit the infection of C. fioriniae to okra, reduce the rate of brown spots and fold on the okra surface, and inhibit mycelium growth. In addition, the contents of total phenols and flavonoids of okra treated with TKL100 were higher than those of the control group. Meanwhile, the activities of phenylalaninammo-nialyase, cinnamic acid-4-hydroxylase, and 4-coumarate-CoA ligase in the lignin synthesis pathway were generally increased, especially after 6 days in a 28 °C incubator. The lignin content of TKL-W was the highest, reaching 65.62 ± 0.68 mg/g, which was 2.24 times of that of CK-W. Therefore, TKL may promote the synthesis of total phenols and flavonoids in okra, then stimulate the activity of key enzymes in the lignin synthesis pathway, and finally regulate the synthesis of lignin in okra. Thus, TKL could have a certain controlling effect on okra anthracnose.
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Bhatti SA, Hussain MH, Mohsin MZ, Mohsin A, Zaman WQ, Guo M, Iqbal MW, Siddiqui SA, Ibrahim SA, Ur-Rehman S, Korma SA. Evaluation of the antimicrobial effects of Capsicum, Nigella sativa, Musa paradisiaca L., and Citrus limetta: A review. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.1043823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The extensive use of antibiotics and vaccines against microbial infections can result in long-term negative effects on humans and the environment. However, there are a number of plants that have antimicrobial effects against various disease-causing microbes such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi without negative side effects or harm to the environment. In this regard, four particular plants- Capsicum, Nigella sativa, Musa paradisiaca L., and Citrus limetta have been widely considered due to their excellent antimicrobial effect and ample availability. In this review, we discuss their antimicrobial effects due to the presence of thymoquinone, p-cymene, pinene, alkaloids, limonene, camphene, and melanin. These antimicrobial compounds disrupt the cell membrane of microbes, inhibit cellular division, and form biofilm in bacterial species, eventually reducing the number of microbes. Extraction of these compounds from the respective plants is carried out by different methods such as soxhlet, hydro-distillation, liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), pressurized liquid extraction (PLE), solid-phase extraction (SPE), supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), pulsed electric field (PEF), microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and high-voltage electrical discharge. Suitable selection of the extraction technique highly depends upon the associated advantages and disadvantages. In order to aid future study in this field, this review paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches. Additionally, the discussion covers how antimicrobial agents destroy harmful bacteria. Thus, this review offers in-depth knowledge to researchers on the antibacterial properties of Capsicum, Nigella sativa, Musa paradisiaca L. peels, and Citrus limetta.
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Remesh AV, Raveendran A, Bincy K, Wagh VS, Dastager SG, Babu CV. Insights on biorational potential of Ocimum gratissimum essential oil and its binary combination with monoterpene phenol for control of rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) and aflatoxigenic fungi. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Effects of Coleus amboinicus L. Essential Oil and Ethanolic Extracts on Planktonic Cells and Biofilm Formation of Microsporum canis Isolated from Feline Dermatophytosis. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11121734. [PMID: 36551390 PMCID: PMC9774219 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11121734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Microsporum canis is an important zoonotic fungus that causes dermatophytosis in domestic animals and their owners. Domestic cats are the primary reservoir for M. canis. Antifungal drugs frequently produce adverse effects on the host animal, increasing the demand for novel alternative treatments derived from nature. We evaluated the antifungal activity of Coleus amboinicus essential oil (CEO) and ethanolic extracts (CEE) against M. canis in planktonic and biofilm growth. Twelve clinical isolates of M. canis were identified in feline dermatophyte samples. Using GC-MS, 18 compounds were identified in CEO, with carvacrol being the major constituent. HPLC analysis of CEE revealed that it contained rosmarinic acid, apigenin, and caffeic acid. The planktonic growth of all M. canis isolates was inhibited by C. amboinicus extracts. The minimum inhibitory concentration at which ≥50% of the isolates were inhibited (MIC50) was 128 µg/mL (32-256 µg/mL) for both CEO and CEE. The MIC90 values of CEO and CEE were 128 and 256 µg/mL, respectively. CEO at MIC (128 µg/mL) and 2× MIC (256 µg/mL) significantly inhibited the biofilm formation of weak, moderate, and strong biofilm-producing M. canis. CEE at 2× MIC (256 µg/mL) significantly inhibited the biofilm formation of all isolates. Overall, C. amboinicus extracts inhibited planktonic growth and exhibited a significant antibiofilm effect against M. canis. Thus, C. amboinicus is a potential source of natural antifungal compounds.
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Hu Z, Zhang J, Tong W, Zhang Y, Du L, Liu F. Perilla frutescens essential oil as a potential fumigant against quality deterioration of post-harvested rice caused by Aspergillus flavus. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Flügge F, Kerkow T, Kowalski P, Bornhöft J, Seemann E, Creydt M, Schütze B, Günther UL. Qualitative and quantitative food authentication of oregano using NGS and NMR with chemometrics. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Zhao R, Wang HH, Gao J, Zhang YJ, Li X, Zhou JJ, Liang P, Gao XW, Gu SH. Plant volatile compound methyl benzoate is highly effective against Spodoptera frugiperda and safe to non-target organisms as an eco-friendly botanical-insecticide. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 245:114101. [PMID: 36155334 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Recent studies have indicated that the plant volatile methyl benzoate (MB) exhibits significant insecticidal bioactivity against several common insects. However, the potential environmental hazards of MB and its safety to non-target organisms is poorly understood. In the present study, these characteristics were investigated through laboratory experiments and field investigations. The results revealed that MB was highly toxic to the agricultural pest, fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda. Compared with the commercial pesticide lambda-cyhalothrin, the toxicities of MB against S. frugiperda larvae and adults were comparable and 3.41 times higher, respectively. Behavioral bioassays showed that the percentage repellency of MB to S. frugiperda larvae was 56.72 %, and MB induced 69.40 % oviposition deterrence rate in S. frugiperda female adults. Furthermore, in terms of median lethal concentration (LC50) and median lethal doses (LD50), MB exhibited non-toxic effects on non-target animals with 3-d LC50 of > 1 % to natural predators (Coccinella septempunctata and Harmonia axyridis), 3-d LD50 of 467.86 µg/bee to the bumblebee Bombus terrestris, 14-d LC50 of 971.09 mg/kg to the earthworm Eisenia fetida, and 4-d LC50 of 47.30 mg/L to the zebrafish Brachydanio rerio. The accumulation of MB in the soil and earthworms was found to be extremely limited. Our comparative study clearly demonstrated that MB is effective as a selective botanical pesticide against S. frugiperda and it is safe to use in the tested environment, with no toxic effects on non-target animals and natural predators.
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- Rui Zhao
- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Entomology and BIO5 Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Khammassi M, Polito F, Amri I, Khedhri S, Hamrouni L, Nazzaro F, Fratianni F, De Feo V. Chemical Composition and Phytotoxic, Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of the Essential Oils of Eucalyptus occidentalis, E. striaticalyx and E. stricklandii. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185820. [PMID: 36144554 PMCID: PMC9502252 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The Eucalyptus genus (Myrtaceae) is characterized by a richness in essential oils (EO) with multiple biological activities. This study reports the chemical composition and the phytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of the EOs from Tunisian E.occidentalis, E.striaticalyx and E.stricklandii. The EOs were analyzed using GC/MS and their phytotoxicities were assessed against the germination and seedling growth of Sinapis arvensis, Trifolium campestre and Lolium rigidum. Antimicrobial activity was investigated against both Gram-negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter baumannii) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes) bacteria. The inhibition of biofilm formation and its metabolism was determined at different times. All EOs were rich in oxygenated monoterpenes (36.3-84.8%); the EO of E.occidentalis was rich in sesquiterpenes, both oxygenated and hydrocarbon (40.0% and 15.0%, respectively). Eucalyptol was the main constituent in all samples. The EOs showed phytotoxic activity on seed germination and seedling growth, depending both on chemical composition and weed. The EOs show a remarkable antibacterial potential resulting in a significant inhibition of the formation of bacterial biofilm and its metabolism, depending on the EO and the strain, with activity on the mature biofilm as well. Therefore, these Eucalyptus EOs could have potential applications both in the food and health fields.
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- Marwa Khammassi
- Nutritional Surveillance and Epidemiology Laboratory, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, 11 rue Jebel Lakhdhar, Tunis 1007, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via San Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- Laboratory of Management and Valorization of Forest Resources, National Institute of Researches on Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, P.B. 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, National Center of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sidi Thabet, B.P. 72, Ariana 2020, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Management and Valorization of Forest Resources, National Institute of Researches on Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, P.B. 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Management and Valorization of Forest Resources, National Institute of Researches on Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, P.B. 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisia
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- Institute of Food Science, CNR-ISA, Via Roma, 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via San Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
- Institute of Food Science, CNR-ISA, Via Roma, 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-089-969-751
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Rocha ALF, de Aguiar Nunes RZ, Matos RS, da Fonseca Filho HD, de Araújo Bezerra J, Lima AR, Guimarães FEG, Pamplona AMSR, Majolo C, de Souza MG, Campelo PH, Ţălu Ş, Bagnato VS, Inada NM, Sanches EA. Alternative Controlling Agent of Theobroma grandiflorum Pests: Nanoscale Surface and Fractal Analysis of Gelatin/PCL Loaded Particles Containing Lippia origanoides Essential Oil. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2712. [PMID: 35957144 PMCID: PMC9370742 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A new systematic structural study was performed using the Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) reporting statistical parameters of polymeric particles based on gelatin and poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) containing essential oil from Lippia origanoides. The developed biocides are efficient alternative controlling agents of Conotrachelus humeropictus and Moniliophtora perniciosa, the main pests of Theobroma grandiflorum. Our results showed that the particles morphology can be successfully controlled by advanced stereometric parameters, pointing to an appropriate concentration of encapsulated essential oil according to the particle surface characteristics. For this reason, the absolute concentration of 1000 µg·mL-1 (P1000 system) was encapsulated, resulting in the most suitable surface microtexture, allowing a faster and more efficient essential oil release. Loaded particles presented zeta potential around (-54.3 ± 2.3) mV at pH = 8, and particle size distribution ranging from 113 to 442 nm. The hydrodynamic diameter of 90% of the particle population was found to be up to (405 ± 31) nm in the P1000 system. The essential oil release was evaluated up to 80 h, with maximum release concentrations of 63% and 95% for P500 and P1000, respectively. The best fit for the release profiles was obtained using the Korsmeyer-Peppas mathematical model. Loaded particles resulted in 100% mortality of C. humeropictus up to 48 h. The antifungal tests against M. perniciosa resulted in a minimum inhibitory concentration of 250 µg·mL-1, and the P1000 system produced growth inhibition up to 7 days. The developed system has potential as alternative controlling agent, due to its physical stability, particle surface microtexture, as well as pronounced bioactivity of the encapsulated essential oil.
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- Ana Luisa Farias Rocha
- Laboratory of Nanostructured Polymers (NANOPOL), Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69067-005, AM, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGCEM), Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69067-005, AM, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanostructured Polymers (NANOPOL), Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69067-005, AM, Brazil
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- Amazonian Materials Group, Federal University of Amapá (UNIFAP), Macapá 68903-419, AP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGCEM), Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69067-005, AM, Brazil
- Laboratory of Nanomaterials Synthesis and Nanoscopy (LSNN), Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69067-005, AM, Brazil
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- Analytical Center, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM), Manaus 69020-120, AM, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC), University of São Paulo (USP), São Carlos 13563-120, SP, Brazil
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- EMBRAPA Western Amazon, Manaus AM-010 Km 29, Manaus 69010-970, AM, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil
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- The Directorate of Research, Development and Innovation Management (DMCDI), Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 15 Constantin Daicoviciu St., 400020 Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC), University of São Paulo (USP), São Carlos 13563-120, SP, Brazil
- Hagler Institute for Advanced Studies, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC), University of São Paulo (USP), São Carlos 13563-120, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanostructured Polymers (NANOPOL), Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69067-005, AM, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGCEM), Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus 69067-005, AM, Brazil
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Ziyadi S, Iddar A, Errafiy N, Ridaoui K, Kabine M, El Mzibri M, Moutaouakkil A. Protective Effect of Some Essential Oils Against Gamma-Radiation Damages in Tetrahymena pyriformis Exposed to Cobalt-60 Source. Curr Microbiol 2022; 79:279. [PMID: 35920924 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-022-02924-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The main purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effect of Rosmarinus officinalis, Origanum compactum, Lavandula angustifolia, and Eucalyptus globulus essential oils (EOs) against gamma-radiation-induced damages on Tetrahymena pyriformis growing in presence of cobalt-60 source. The chemical composition of the 4 EOs was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The protective effects of EOs on growth, on morphology, and on some metabolic enzymes and antioxidant markers have been evaluated. Thus, addition of EOs significantly improves the growth parameters (generation number and time) in irradiating conditions. All EOs allowed restoring growth parameters over more than 90% compared to the controls. The morphological analysis indicated that T. pyriformis cells growing in irradiating conditions were able to regain their normal form in presence of the different EOs. Our results indicate that the 4 EOs also have protective effects on some metabolic enzymes. They allowed recovering totally or partially the glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase and the succinate dehydrogenase activities compared to the controls. Moreover, the addition of EOs reduced the lipid peroxidation level and decreased the activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase induced by the gamma-radiation exposure. A more pronounced protective effect was found for O. compactum and L. angustifolia EOs compared to R. officinalis and E. globulus EOs. These results suggest that the studied EOs are efficient natural antioxidants that could offer protection against gamma-radiation-induced damages and can therefore be useful in clinical medicine.
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- Soukaina Ziyadi
- Biotechnology and Biomolecule Engineering Unit, National Center for Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (CNESTEN), BP 1382, 10001, Rabat, Morocco.,Health and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Aïn-Chock, Hassan II University, Km 8 Route d'El Jadida, Mâarif, BP 5366, 20100, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Biotechnology and Biomolecule Engineering Unit, National Center for Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (CNESTEN), BP 1382, 10001, Rabat, Morocco
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Bld Mohammed Taïeb Naciri, 82403, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Health and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Aïn-Chock, Hassan II University, Km 8 Route d'El Jadida, Mâarif, BP 5366, 20100, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Health and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Aïn-Chock, Hassan II University, Km 8 Route d'El Jadida, Mâarif, BP 5366, 20100, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Biotechnology and Biomolecule Engineering Unit, National Center for Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (CNESTEN), BP 1382, 10001, Rabat, Morocco
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- Biotechnology and Biomolecule Engineering Unit, National Center for Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (CNESTEN), BP 1382, 10001, Rabat, Morocco.
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Kabdal T, Himani, Kumar R, Prakash O, Nagarkoti K, Rawat D, Srivastava R, Kumar S, Dubey SK. Seasonal variation in the essential oil composition and biological activities of Thymus linearis Benth. Collected from the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand, India. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2022.104449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Derbalah A, Shebl AM, Elgobashy SF, Ahmad AA, Ramadan NE, Behiry SI, Abdelkhalek A, Saleem MH, Al-Askar AA, Kamran M, Elsharkawy MM. Resistance Induction and Direct Antifungal Activity of Some Monoterpenes against Rhizoctonia solani, the Causal of Root Rot in Common Bean. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:1040. [PMID: 35888128 PMCID: PMC9322560 DOI: 10.3390/life12071040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study was conducted to evaluate eco-friendly control agents (carvone, cuminaldehyde, and linalool) against Rhizoctonia solani, which causes root rot disease either by induction of defense response or direct antifungal activity. The induction of resistance was examined by detecting the transcription of defense genes and the effect of the tested control agents on the growth and the yield of common bean plants. The growth of R. solani was significantly inhibited after treatment with the tested compounds compared to the untreated control under laboratory conditions. The disease severity of root rot was decreased in common bean plants treated with the tested compounds compared to untreated control plants under greenhouse conditions. Common bean plants treated with the tested control agents expressed defense genes (Phenylalanine ammonia lyase and β-1,3-Glucanase) involved in jasmonic acid (JA) and salicylic acid (SA) signaling pathways with 2-5 fold higher than the control. Treatment of common beans with the tested control agents and fungicide significantly improved the growth and yield characteristics of common bean. Therefore, the use of monoterpenes could be a novel strategy to control this pathogen and consider the first report.
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- Aly Derbalah
- Pesticides Chemistry and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El Sheikh 33516, Egypt;
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- Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza 12619, Egypt; (A.M.S.); (S.F.E.); (N.E.R.)
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- Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza 12619, Egypt; (A.M.S.); (S.F.E.); (N.E.R.)
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Minia University, El-Minia 61519, Egypt;
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- Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza 12619, Egypt; (A.M.S.); (S.F.E.); (N.E.R.)
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- Agricultural Botany Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21531, Egypt;
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- Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, ALCRI, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria 21934, Egypt;
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System Core in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia;
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- Department of Agricultural Botany, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El Sheikh 33516, Egypt
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Surface Functionalization of Bamboo with Silver-Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanosheets to Improve Hydrophobicity and Mold Resistance. COATINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings12070980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A natural polyphenolic compound was used to assemble nanocomposites. Owing to its stable bioactive properties, bamboo has earned significant attention in material science. Its high nutrient content and hydrophilicity makes bamboo more vulnerable to mold attacks and shortened shelf lives. To produce efficient, multipurpose, long-life bamboo products, a novel technique involving an immersion dry hydrothermal process was applied to impregnate the bamboo with polyphenol-assisted silver-reduced graphene oxide nanosheets. Curcumin (Cur), a natural polyphenol found in the rhizome of Curcuma longa, was used in the preparation of curcumin-enhanced silver-reduced graphene oxide nanosheets (Cur-AgrGONSs). The nanocomposites and nanocomposite-impregnated bamboo materials were examined by field emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. At the same time, a phytopathogen was isolated from infected bamboo products and identified by internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences. The nanocomposites effectively inhibited the growth of the isolated fungus. The mold resistance and moisture content of both the treated and untreated bamboo timbers were also examined to determine the efficiency of the prepared nanocomposite. The antifungal activity and hydrophobicity of the bamboo materials were significantly enhanced after the incorporation of curcumin-enriched silver-loaded reduced graphene oxide nanosheets (B@Cur-AgrGONSs). This research outcome confirms that the nanocomposite is a well-organized antimicrobial material for different advanced domains.
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Konstantinović B, Popov M, Samardžić N, Aćimović M, Šućur Elez J, Stojanović T, Crnković M, Rajković M. The Effect of Thymus vulgaris L. Hydrolate Solutions on the Seed Germination, Seedling Length, and Oxidative Stress of Some Cultivated and Weed Species. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11131782. [PMID: 35807734 PMCID: PMC9268952 DOI: 10.3390/plants11131782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the hydrolates obtained as the by-products of the Thymus vulgaris essential oil steam distillation process. The bioassays, which were undertaken in order to determine the effect on germination and initial growth of seedlings of some cultivated and weed species, were performed under controlled conditions with different concentrations of the hydrolates. Seeds of Glycine max, Helianthus annuus, Zea mays, Triticum aestivum, Daucus carota subsp. sativus, Allium cepa, Medicago sativa, and Trifolium repens, and six weed species—Amaranthus retroflexus, Chenopodium album, Portulaca oleracea, Echinochloa crus-galli, Sorghum halepense, and Solanum nigrum—were treated with 10, 20, 50, and 100% T. vulgaris hydrolate solution. The obtained results showed that the T. vulgaris hydrolate had the least negative effect on the germination of cultivated species, such as soybean, sunflower and maize, whereas clover and alfalfa were the most sensitive. By comparison, all the tested weed species expressed high susceptibility. It can be concluded that the T. vulgaris hydrolate has an herbicidal effect, in addition to its potential as a biopesticide in terms of integrated weed management.
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- Bojan Konstantinović
- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
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- Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops Novi Sad, 21101 Novi Sad, Serbia; (M.A.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
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- Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops Novi Sad, 21101 Novi Sad, Serbia; (M.A.); (M.R.)
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Islam AKMM, Suttiyut T, Anwar MP, Juraimi AS, Kato-Noguchi H. Allelopathic Properties of Lamiaceae Species: Prospects and Challenges to Use in Agriculture. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11111478. [PMID: 35684250 PMCID: PMC9182988 DOI: 10.3390/plants11111478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Herbicide resistance due to the increasing reliance on herbicides is a near-term challenge for the world’s agriculture. This has led to a desire to develop new herbicides with a novel mode of action, to address resistance in weed species. Lamiaceae, a large dicotyledonous plant family, is very well known for the multitudinous pharmacological and toxicological properties of its member species. Moreover, many species of this family are significant for their allelopathic activity in natural and laboratory settings. Thus, plants in Lamiaceae have the potential to be sources of alternative herbicides. However, gaps in our knowledge need to be addressed prior to adopting these allelopathic activities in agriculture. Therefore, we review the existing state of knowledge about the Lamiaceae family, the reported allelopathic properties of plant extracts, and their isolated allelochemicals under laboratory, greenhouse, and field conditions. In addition, we offer a perspective on existing challenges and future opportunities for adopting the allelopathic properties of Lamiaceae plant species for green agriculture.
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- A. K. M. Mominul Islam
- Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +880-1718-512082
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- Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, 625 Agriculture Mall Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA;
- Purdue Center of Plant Biology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh;
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- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Applied Biological Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagawa University, Miki 761-0795, Japan;
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Liu Z, Li QX, Song B. Pesticidal Activity and Mode of Action of Monoterpenes. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:4556-4571. [PMID: 35380824 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c00635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Synthetic pesticides are often associated with issues such as pest resistance, persistent residue, nontarget toxicity, and environmental issues. Therefore, the research and development of novel, safe, and effective pesticides has become a focus in pesticide discovery. Monoterpenes are secondary plant metabolites that commonly have multiple action targets and have been used in aromatherapy, alternative medicine, and food industries. Some are highly potent and stereoselective. They can potentially be botanical pesticides and serve as lead candidates for the design and synthesis of new monoterpenoid pesticides for agricultural applications. This article reviews publications and patents found in SciFinder Scholar between 2000 and May 2021 on monoterpenes and mainly focuses on pesticidal activities of frequently studied monoterpenes and their modes of action. The presented information and our views are hopefully useful for the development of monoterpenes as biopesticides and monoterpenoid pesticides.
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- Zhengjun Liu
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anshun University, Anshun, Guizhou 561000, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China
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Kumar Chaudhari A, Kumar Singh V, Das S, Deepika, Kishore Dubey N. Fabrication, characterization, and bioactivity assessment of chitosan nanoemulsion containing allspice essential oil to mitigate Aspergillus flavus contamination and aflatoxin B 1 production in maize. Food Chem 2022; 372:131221. [PMID: 34649029 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The direct incorporation of essential oils (EOs) into real food system faces numerous challenges due to high volatility, intense aroma, and instability. This research aimed to enhance the stability and bio-efficacy of Pimenta dioica essential oil (PDEO) through encapsulation in chitosan (CN) nanoemulsion. The nanoemulsion (CN-PDEO) was fabricated through ionic-gelation technique. CN-PDEO exhibited high nanoencapsulation efficiency (85.84%) and loading capacity (8.26%) with the particle size ranging between 18.53 and 70.56 nm. Bio-efficacy assessment results showed that CN-PDEO presented more effective antifungal and antiaflatoxigenic activity against Aspergillus flavus (AF-LHP-VS8) at lower doses (1.6 and 1.0 µL/mL) than the pure PDEO (2.5 and 1.5 µL/mL, respectively, p < 0.05). Additionally, CN-PDEO preserved model food (maize) from aflatoxin B1and lipid peroxidation without altering their sensory properties during storage with high safety profile (p < 0.05). Overall results concluded that CN-PDEO can be recommended for shelf-life extension of stored maize and other food commodities.
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- Anand Kumar Chaudhari
- Laboratory of Herbal Pesticides, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Laboratory of Herbal Pesticides, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Laboratory of Herbal Pesticides, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Laboratory of Herbal Pesticides, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Laboratory of Herbal Pesticides, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
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Gaba J, Sharma S, Kaur P. Preparation and Biological Evaluation of Thymol Functionalized 2-Pyrazoline and Dihydropyrimidinone Hybrids. ORG PREP PROCED INT 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00304948.2022.2040896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Jyoti Gaba
- Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
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Aimad A, Youness EA, Sanae R, El Moussaoui A, Bourhia M, Salamatullah AM, Alzahrani A, Alyahya HK, A. Albadr N, Nafidi HA, Ouahmane L, Mohamed F. Chemical Composition and Antifungal, Insecticidal and Repellent Activity of Essential Oils From Origanum compactum Benth. Used in the Mediterranean Diet. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:798259. [PMID: 35371154 PMCID: PMC8964369 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.798259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Essential oils (EO) of Origanum compactum Benth. (O. compactum) are well known for their biological and pharmacological activities. This study aimed to assess the chemical composition, antifungal, insecticidal and repellent activities of EO of O. compactum used in the Mediterranean diet. Phytochemical screening was conducted using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Antifungal activity was tested by the disc diffusion method followed by a minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) assay against Candida albicans (C. albicans), Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus), Aspergillus niger (A. nige), and Fusarium oxysporum (F. oxysporum). Repellent potential and toxicity of EO by contact and inhalation were tested against Callosobruchus maculatus (C. maculatus). The yield of essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of O. compactum was 4.41 ± 0.35%, mainly composed of Carvacrol (38%) and Thymol (31.46%). Regarding antifungal activity, the results revealed a wide antifungal spectrum of the studied EO against the tested strains, which reached 100% growth inhibition, especially against A. niger and C. albicans even at the lowest MIC values (3.125 μg/mL). Concerning insecticidal activity, the EO caused total mortality of C. maculatus adults at a dose of 20 μL/L air with LC50 value of 5.3 μL/L air. A significant reduction in the number of eggs and emergence was proportionally recorded with increasing doses up to 100% at 20 μL/L air. For repellent activity, the studied EO showed a moderate repellent activity with an average percentage of 39.16%. The outcome of this work revealed that O. Compactum EO could be a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative bioinsecticide and bio-fungicide to replace the chemically synthesized forms.
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- Allali Aimad
- Laboratory of Plant, Animal, and Agro-industry Productions, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agri-food, and Health, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Plant, Animal, and Agro-industry Productions, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, Agri-food, and Health, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Agro-Sciences and Environment (BioMAgE), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Agro-Sciences and Environment (BioMAgE), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Plant, Animal, and Agro-industry Productions, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco
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Song X, Jiang Z, Li J, Lu X, Han Q, Zhu K, Li H, Ling Y, Duan H. Synthesis, antifungal activity, and molecular dynamics study of novel geranyl aromatic sulfonamide compounds as potential complex III inhibitors. Med Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-022-02864-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Current Situation of Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Northern Africa: The Sustainable Control Methods and Priorities for Future Research. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14042395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In North Africa, Tetranychus urticae Koch, 1836 represents one of the most destructive generalists among mite herbivores. Unfortunately, it is a source of important annual casualties in crop production. It is a phytophagous mite that can feed on hundreds of host plants and produces significant damage. The control of T. urticae in North Africa has been principally based on acaricide sprays. However, new alternative methods have shown effective results, such as artificial ultraviolet-B, natural enemies, and the introduction of new genetic methods. This review aims to present a synthesis of information surrounding control methods of T. urticae in North Africa. We highlight the principal findings of previous studies. Then, we discuss current control methods and propose new innovative research and sustainable approaches to controlling this pest. The control method can potentially extrapolate in North African regions due to its positive ecological results. Further, studies proved the use of natural enemies, myco-metabolites, bacteria metabolites, and the introduction of a genetic method in an integrated long-term sustainable program that can successfully defeat the populations of T. urticae. We also discuss high-priority research guidelines to investigate new sustainable management strategies. Setting up an integrated long-term ecological monitoring program in different Northwest African countries and incorporating new technologies into monitoring programs is an urgent need to fight this devastating pest.
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Acheuk F, Basiouni S, Shehata AA, Dick K, Hajri H, Lasram S, Yilmaz M, Emekci M, Tsiamis G, Spona-Friedl M, May-Simera H, Eisenreich W, Ntougias S. Status and Prospects of Botanical Biopesticides in Europe and Mediterranean Countries. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12020311. [PMID: 35204810 PMCID: PMC8869379 DOI: 10.3390/biom12020311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Concerning human and environmental health, safe alternatives to synthetic pesticides are urgently needed. Many of the currently used synthetic pesticides are not authorized for application in organic agriculture. In addition, the developed resistances of various pests against classical pesticides necessitate the urgent demand for efficient and safe products with novel modes of action. Botanical pesticides are assumed to be effective against various crop pests, and they are easily biodegradable and available in high quantities and at a reasonable cost. Many of them may act by diverse yet unexplored mechanisms of action. It is therefore surprising that only few plant species have been developed for commercial usage as biopesticides. This article reviews the status of botanical pesticides, especially in Europe and Mediterranean countries, deepening their active principles and mechanisms of action. Moreover, some constraints and challenges in the development of novel biopesticides are highlighted.
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- Fatma Acheuk
- Laboratory for Valorization and Conservation of Biological Resources, Faculty of Sciences, University M’Hamed Bougara of Boumerdes, Boumerdes 35000, Algeria;
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha 13518, Egypt;
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- Research and Development Section, PerNaturam GmbH, 56290 Gödenroth, Germany;
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- Hochschule Trier, Schneidershof, 54293 Trier, Germany;
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- Laboratory of Molecular Physiology of Plants, Borj-Cedria Biotechnology Center, BP. 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (H.H.); (S.L.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Physiology of Plants, Borj-Cedria Biotechnology Center, BP. 901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (H.H.); (S.L.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, Bursa Technical University, Bursa 16310, Turkey;
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ankara University, Keçiören, Ankara 06135, Turkey;
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- Laboratory of Systems Microbiology and Applied Genomics, Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Patras, 2 Seferi St, 30100 Agrinio, Greece;
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- Bavarian NMR Center, Structural Membrane Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstr. 4, 85747 Garching, Germany;
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- Institute of Molecular Physiology, Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, 55128 Mainz, Germany;
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- Bavarian NMR Center, Structural Membrane Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstr. 4, 85747 Garching, Germany;
- Correspondence: (W.E.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Vas. Sofias 12, 67132 Xanthi, Greece
- Correspondence: (W.E.); (S.N.)
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Leneveu-Jenvrin C, Aboudia A, Assemat S, Remize F. A three-step approach to assess efficacy of alternative chemical treatments to preserve fresh fruit juices: Application to pineapple (Ananas comosus ‘Queen Victoria’). Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Schumacher CE, Rausch M, Greven T, Neudörfl JM, Schneider T, Schmalz HG. Total Synthesis and Antibiotic Properties of Amino‐Functionalized Aromatic Terpenoids Related to Erogorgiaene and the Pseudopterosins. European J Org Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202200058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- University of Bonn: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitat Bonn Pharmaceutical Microbiology GERMANY
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- University of Cologne: Universitat zu Koln Chemistry GERMANY
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- University of Bonn: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitat Bonn Pharmaceutical Biology GERMANY
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Plati F, Paraskevopoulou A. Micro- and Nano-encapsulation as Tools for Essential Oils Advantages’ Exploitation in Food Applications: the Case of Oregano Essential Oil. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-021-02746-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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