Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Pokajewicz, Marta Czarniecka-Wiera, Agnieszka Krajewska, Ewa Maciejczyk, Piotr P. Wieczorek
Summary: This review article is the second part of a series that provides a comprehensive overview of Lavandula x intermedia (lavandin). It focuses on the functional properties and applications of lavandin in different fields. Lavandin essential oil has been found to have various biological properties and potential therapeutic effects, although further evidence is needed to support these claims.
Article
Agronomy
Magdalena Walasek-Janusz, Agnieszka Grzegorczyk, Daniel Zalewski, Anna Malm, Sylwia Gajcy, Robert Gruszecki
Summary: The study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of essential oils from lavender cultivars in central-eastern Poland and found that they were effective against all microorganisms tested. Yeasts were more sensitive to lavender oil than bacteria, with Gram-positive bacteria being more sensitive than Gram-negative bacteria. Among the cultivars tested, 'Grosso' showed the lowest MIC values for bacteria and fungi, as well as the highest fungicidal activity. The main components linalool and terpinen-4-ol were suggested to be responsible for the antimicrobial activity of the essential oils.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Natalia Dobros, Katarzyna Zawada, Katarzyna Paradowska
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different extraction methods on the polyphenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of lavender. The results showed that the cultivar was the dominant factor differentiating the samples, while the extraction method played an important role in the final bioactive substances content and antioxidant properties of obtained extracts.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sharareh Najafian, Mahmoud Afshar, Mohsen Radi
Summary: This study provides beneficial evidence about the most appropriate harvest time for lavender to produce the most favorable constituents for optimization in food, pharmaceutical, and herbal products.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Pokajewicz, Marta Czarniecka-Wiera, Agnieszka Krajewska, Ewa Maciejczyk, Piotr P. Wieczorek
Summary: This review article provides an overview of Lavandula X intermedia (lavandin, LI) in terms of biology, chemistry, biological effects, and applications. Lavandin has received limited attention compared to Lavandula angustifolia (LA), which is considered superior and extensively researched. The article aims to provide a comprehensive review of LI and evaluate its perceived inferior status. Lavandin oil shares similar chemical composition with LA but has a higher content of terpenes, resulting in camphor notes that are less desirable in perfumery. However, lavandin has advantages such as higher essential oil yield and reduced production cost, making it a preferred lavender crop for cultivation.
Article
Agronomy
Giovanni Caccialupi, Federica Caradonia, Domenico Ronga, Mortadha Ben Hassine, Eleonora Truzzi, Stefania Benvenuti, Enrico Francia
Summary: This study assessed the effects of two plant biostimulants on Lavandin and found that they can enhance its growth performance in mountainous agricultural areas without affecting the chemical composition of the essential oils.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maha Montaser, Asmaa T. Ali, Ahmed M. Sayed, Usama Ramadan Abdelmohsen, Ehab W. Zidan, Raha Orfali, Mostafa E. Rateb, Mohamed A. Zaki, Hossam M. Hassan, Rabab Mohammed, Mohamed S. Hifnawy
Summary: This study investigated the metabolite composition and antioxidant activity of citrus honey, marjoram honey, and clover honey using H-1-NMR technique. The results showed that citrus honey and marjoram honey exhibited higher antioxidant activity compared to clover honey.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Priscilla Barbosa Sales Albuquerque, Weslley Felix de Oliveira, Priscila Marcelino dos Santos Silva, Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia, John F. Kennedy, Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coelho
Summary: Polysaccharides are macromolecules with important properties and potential applications, especially in skincare. Extraction and purification methods can impact their structure and biological activities. These polysaccharides have diverse functions for skin, such as wound-healing, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, and anti-aging effects.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rasoul Narimani, Ameneh Tarakemeh, Mohammad Moghaddam, Mohammad Mahmoodi Sourestani
Summary: The study investigated the phytochemical diversity and antioxidant activity of the aerial parts of the Iranian endemic medicinal plant Ferula cupularis in different wild populations, revealing significant differences. The population from Eqlid-Kaftar showed the highest levels of essential oil content and antioxidant activity, providing insights for breeding plans and mass production in food and pharmaceutical industries.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Trifone D'Addabbo, Sebastiano Laquale, Maria Pia Argentieri, Maria Grazia Bellardi, Pinarosa Avato
Summary: The study found that essential oils from three different lavandin cultivars exhibit toxicity against root-knot nematodes and lesion nematodes, with linalool being the major component. Linalool acetate, camphor, and 1,8-cineole were also identified as significant compounds in the lavandin essential oils, showing suppressive activity against nematodes and affecting egg hatchability. Additionally, soil treatments with lavandin essential oils resulted in reduced nematode density and gall formation on tomato roots, as well as promoting tomato plant growth.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aneta Salayova, Zdenka Bedlovicova, Nina Daneu, Matej Balaz, Zdenka Lukacova Bujnakova, L'udmila Balazova, L'udmila Tkacikova
Summary: This study successfully synthesized silver nanoparticles using different plant extracts and demonstrated the influence of plant extract composition on the size and morphology of the nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles exhibited enhanced antimicrobial activity, with the best results observed for those prepared with Brassica nigra and Lavandula angustifolia extracts.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Amina Benoutman, El Hadi Erbiai, Fatima Zahra Edderdaki, El Khalil Cherif, Rabah Saidi, Zouhaire Lamrani, Manuela Pintado, Eugenia Pinto, Joaquim C. G. Esteves da Silva, Abdelfettah Maouni
Summary: This study investigated the chemical compositions and biological activities of Thymus capitatus leaves, revealing their high phenolic and flavonoid contents. The extracts showed significant antioxidant and antifungal activities, with the essential oil and acetonic extract exhibiting higher antioxidant activity. The results confirm the wide uses of Thymus capitatus and suggest its potential application in the pharmaceutical industry.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sasa Piskernik, Miha Jersek, Anja Klancnik, Sonja Smole Mozina, Franz Bucar, Barbara Jersek
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the unexplored essential oil (EO) of Lavandula x intermedia cv. Bila. The results showed that the EO from this variety exhibited good antimicrobial activity against Candida spp. The composition of the EO and its antimicrobial activity were influenced by the variety and the environment in which the plant grew.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Pokajewicz, Marietta Bialon, Liudmyla Svydenko, Nataliia Hudz, Radoslaw Balwierz, Dominik Marciniak, Piotr Pawel Wieczorek
Summary: New cultivars of lavender adapted to arid steppe conditions were developed, and their chemical composition of the essential oil was investigated. The main components were linalool and linalool acetate, and other compounds were also present. However, the oils did not meet industry standards due to high levels of terpinene-4-ol.
Article
Plant Sciences
Janhvi Mishra Rawat, Shweta Pandey, Balwant Rawat, Sumit Purohit, Jigisha Anand, Arvind S. Negi, Ajay Thakur, Mohamed H. Mahmoud, Ahmed M. El-Gazzar, Gaber El-Saber Batiha
Summary: This study observed the production of steroidal saponin from callus suspension cultures of Paris polyphylla. The researchers attempted to develop a callus suspension culture of Paris polyphylla and optimized the cultivation technique to enhance the production of total phenolic components and evaluate the extract's antioxidant activity. They found that a light-yellow callus could be formed within six weeks by cultivating rhizomes on MS media supplemented with TDZ.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mohammad Firoznejhad, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Vahid Abdoosi, Atousa Aliahmadi
Summary: The underground parts of Glycyrrhiza echinata L. have high variability in composition and yield of essential oil, with different accessions having different main constituents. Some of these volatiles may serve as chemotaxonomic markers, relevant for taste, and potentially useful in medical applications. The essential oils from G. echinata and other species could be competitive targets for phytochemical and food studies.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Nasrin Farhadi, Khyrollah Babaei, Sara Farsaraei, Mohammad Moghaddam, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Peyman Azarkish, Mohammad Moghaddam, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Fatimah Khakdan
Summary: The study investigated the variation in the essential oil compositions of Platychlaena platychlaena from different natural habitats in southwestern Iran for the first time. Significant variability in EO yield was observed, with main components including delta-3-carene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, and beta-phellandrene. Cluster analysis and principal component analysis revealed four main chemotypes among the populations, possibly influenced by environmental and genetic factors.
Article
Plant Sciences
A. Karimi, F. Rahmani, A. Ghasemi Pirbalouti, M. Mohamadi
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Horticulture
Sara Farsaraei, Mohammad Moghaddam, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2020)
Article
Horticulture
Aliakbar Goudarzian, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Mohammadreza Hossaynzadeh
Summary: Chitosan significantly affects the quality and quantity of peppermint essential oil, increasing the content of key component menthol. The combination of chitosan foliar spray with inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows the best results.
ACTA SCIENTIARUM POLONORUM-HORTORUM CULTUS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Azam Bakhtiar, Shahab Khaghani, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Masoud Gomarian, Saeid Chavoshi
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical compositions of the essential oil from eight populations of Ziziphora tenuior L. cultivated in semiarid climate in southwestern Iran, revealing significant variability and identifying three chemotypes. These chemotypes are the result of genetic differences and diversity between populations.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Marzieh Rahmani Samani, Gilda D'Urso, Paola Montoro, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Sonia Piacente
Summary: This study investigated the effects of bio-fertilizers and foliar applications of L-phenylalanine on specialized metabolites production and biochemical characteristics of Salvia officinalis leaves. The results demonstrated that foliar application of L-phenylalanine along with the inoculation of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and P. fluorescens can improve the yields of specific metabolites of pharmaceutical interest.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Khyrollah Babaei, Mohammad Moghaddam, Nasrin Farhadi, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti
Summary: Drought stress negatively affected the growth, physiology, and phytochemical responses of Tagetes minuta plants, with decreased photosynthesis pigments and relative water content, and increased levels of malondialdehyde, osmolyte compounds, and total phenols. However, despite the influence on essential oil composition, the 75% Field Capacity treatment showed to be an acceptable drought level for T. minuta, indicating sufficient resistance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Seyed Mohammad Alavi Samany, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Fatemeh Malekpoor
Summary: Chitosan spraying and reduced irrigation significantly impact the growth and yield of Hyssopus plants, improving canopy diameter, plant height, branching, dry herbal weight, volatile oil content, and yield. Additionally, the application of chitosan can increase the concentrations of photosynthesis pigments and secondary metabolites.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Behzad Hamedi, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Faezeh Rajabzadeh
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different fertilizers and weather conditions on the characteristics and nutrients of damask rose flowers. The results showed that fertilizers significantly affected the traits and nutrient concentrations in the flowers. Organic fertilizers, especially horse manure and vermicompost, were recommended for sustainable production of damask rose in a semi-arid climate.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Abolghasem Gharakhani-Beni, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Hamidreza Javanmard, Ali Soleymani, Ahmadreza Golparvar
Summary: The intercropping of hyssop with fenugreek can increase biodiversity and resource utilization efficiency, while simultaneously producing secondary metabolites of the herb hyssop.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Moghaddam, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Khyrollah Babaei, Nasrin Farhadi
Summary: The essential oils of Tagetes patula L. and Tagetes erecta L. from Iran have distinct compositions and major compounds, making them suitable for various industries such as flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceuticals.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS
(2021)
Correction
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aliakbar Goudarzian, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Mohammadreza Hossaynzadeh
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
