Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Robert L. Bossard, Marcela Lareschi, Mara Urdapilleta, Cristina Cutillas, Antonio Zurita
Summary: This overview provides information on the families, hosts, distribution, and taxonomic review of extant Siphonaptera. It estimates the global numbers of genera, species, and subspecies and highlights the host specificity and diversification of fleas. The article also mentions the origin of fleas, the existence of relict families, and the importance of studying and conserving flea species and their hosts.
Article
Parasitology
Adem Keskin
Summary: A new species of ctenophthalmid flea, Ctenophthalmus (Ctenophthalmus) yesarii n. sp., was discovered in Turkey, bringing the total number of known Ctenophthalmus taxa in the country to 41. This new species belongs to the fransmiti group and is closely related to Ctenophthalmus (Ctenophthalmus) fransmiti Suciu.
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anuwat Lakyat, Jarongsak Pumnuan, Thanaporn Doungnapa, Sudjai Phutphat, Somsak Kramchote, Kamronwit Thipmanee
Summary: This study assessed the efficacy of nanoemulsion-based plant essential oil formulations from clove, cinnamon, and turmeric essential oils against poultry ectoparasites. The formulations showed exceptional potency in exterminating ectoparasites and demonstrated repellent properties.
Review
Agronomy
Patricia A. Ortega-Ramos, Duncan J. Coston, Gaetan Seimandi-Corda, Alice L. Mauchline, Samantha M. Cook
Summary: The cabbage stem flea beetle poses a threat to oilseed rape production, and integrated pest management could be a solution. However, there is currently a lack of effective control options and a full IPM strategy. Further research is needed to fill knowledge gaps and improve pest control measures for sustainable oilseed rape production.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Silvia Herrero-Cofreces, Manuel Fabio Flechoso, Ruth Rodriguez-Pastor, Juan Jose Luque-Larena, Francois Mougeot
Summary: This research focused on characterizing and quantifying the flea community parasitizing a small mammal guild in intensive farmlands in North-West Spain. Three dominant flea species were identified, with high aggregation patterns observed in all hosts and a high percentage of co-infections within the small mammal guild.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Warin Intana, Suchawadee Kheawleng, Anurag Sunpapao
Summary: This study demonstrated that Trichoderma asperellum T76-14 can produce volatile antifungal compounds, which successfully inhibits Fusarium incarnatum and controls postharvest fruit rot in muskmelons.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Imran, Kamal A. M. Abo-Elyousr, Magdi A. A. Mousa, Maged M. Saad
Summary: The present study investigates the use of culture filtrates (CFs) of three species of Trichoderma spp. to control the challenging pathogen Alternaria solani in tomato crops. The CFs significantly inhibited the mycelial growth of A. solani and reduced early blight disease severity in greenhouse and field conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Xiaolin Chen, Miaomiao Zhang, Lihua Tang, Suiping Huang, Tangxun Guo, Qili Li
Summary: Chinese plum is an important stone fruit globally. This study identified eight bacterial isolates with effective biocontrol activity against plum anthracnose, highlighting their potential value as biocontrol agents.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mingjie Xu, Jianheng Guo, Tengjie Li, Chunmei Zhang, Xue Peng, Ke Xing, Sheng Qin
Summary: The study showed that Bacillus tequilensis XK29 has antifungal effects against black spot disease through volatile organic compounds, with optimized conditions significantly improving its activity, effectively controlling the disease and reducing storage losses. This indicates XK29 has potential as a microbial fumigation agent.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Andres Costa, Belen Corallo, Vanesa Amarelle, Silvina Stewart, Dinorah Pan, Susana Tiscornia, Elena Fabiano
Summary: A strain of Paenibacillus sp. UY79 isolated from wild peanut was found to exhibit antagonistic activity against various fungi and oomycetes. It produces volatile compounds that can inhibit the growth of these pathogens. Furthermore, it does not affect the symbiotic association or growth promotion of alfalfa plants when co-inoculated with rhizobia. This strain shows great potential as a biofungicide.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jianheng Guo, Yue Xu, Sunyan Liang, Zhengkun Zhou, Chunmei Zhang, Kui Li, Xue Peng, Sheng Qin, Ke Xing
Summary: This study revealed the biocontrol effects of volatiles released by Bacillus tequilensis XK29 on Botrytis cinerea. The volatiles of strain XK29 inhibited the mycelial growth of B. cinerea and affected its mycelial development, conidia formation, and metabolic activity. Selected monomers and artificial mixtures showed strong antifungal activity against B. cinerea. The volatiles of strain XK29 reduced the lesion diameter and disease severity of cherry tomatoes after inoculation with B. cinerea.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Mary Garvey
Summary: Clostridioides species are significant pathogens with virulence factors and drug resistance, causing serious diseases in livestock and foodborne illnesses in humans. Eliminating the use of antibiotics in food production is urgent, and alternative options like antimicrobial peptides and bacteriophages may offer biocontrol against these pathogens. Further research is needed to overcome formulation and administration limitations in applying these antimicrobials.
Article
Microbiology
Yosra Sdiri, Teresa Lopes, Nuno Rodrigues, Kevin Silva, Isabel Rodrigues, Jose Alberto Pereira, Paula Baptista
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of the endophyte Aureobasidium pullulans isolated from olive trees on olive anthracnose. It was found that A. pullulans significantly reduced the incidence and severity of anthracnose, as well as the growth, sporulation, and germination of the pathogen Colletotrichum acutatum. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of the olives revealed qualitative and quantitative differences in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) between the A. pullulans + C. acutatum treatment and the controls. Certain VOCs were highly correlated with the A. pullulans + C. acutatum treatment and likely played a critical role in reducing anthracnose, while others were associated with pathogen infection.
Article
Microbiology
Musrat Zahan Surovy, Shahinoor Rahman, Michael Rostas, Tofazzal Islam, Andreas von Tiedemann
Summary: In this study, three bacterial strains from rice and wheat seeds were found to have antifungal effects against wheat blast. It was discovered that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by these bacteria are responsible for the inhibition of mycelial growth and sporulation of the pathogen. Biocontrol assays using detached wheat leaves confirmed the effectiveness of these VOCs. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis identified a total of 39 VOCs from the four bacterial treatments, with 11 VOCs produced by all treatments. These findings suggest that VOCs from Bacillus spp. are effective compounds for suppressing the growth and sporulation of wheat blast.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Geromy G. Moore, Matthew D. Lebar, Carol H. Carter-Wientjes, Matthew K. Gilbert
Summary: The study found that the production of mycotoxins can be influenced by volatile organic compounds (VOCs), suggesting a potential mechanism for biocontrol strains to control aflatoxigenic fungi. This provides new insights for improving biocontrol strains or supplementing biocontrol efforts through exposure to VOC-related chemicals.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Monique Moraes Lambert, Diefrey Ribeiro Campos, Debora Azevedo Borges, Barbara Rauta de Avelar, Thais Paes Ferreira, Yara Peluso Cid, Fabio Boylan, Fabio Barbour Scott, Douglas Siqueira de Almeida Chaves, Katherina Coumendouros
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fernanda Silva Ferreira, Vanessa Sales de Oliveira, Davy William Hidalgo Chavez, Douglas Siqueira Chaves, Cristiano Jorge Riger, Alexandra Christine Helena Frankland Sawaya, Gloria Maria Guizellini, Geni Rodrigues Sampaio, Elizabeth Aparecida Ferraz da Silva Torres, Tatiana Saldanha
Summary: This study determined the bioactive composition and antioxidant potential of parsley, chives and their mixture, and investigated their effects on cholesterol oxidation in grilled sardines. Results showed parsley had higher levels of phenolics and carotenoids, as well as greater antioxidant capacity. The herbs' extracts reduced damage on yeast cells exposed to H2O2, and effectively decreased cholesterol oxidation products in grilled fish, with the most pronounced effect seen in fish containing both parsley and cheiro-verde. Cheiro-verde showed promising results but did not demonstrate synergistic antioxidant effects.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Tacio de Mendonca Lima, Nathania Rodrigues Santiago, Elaine Cristina Ramos Alves, Douglas Siqueira de Almeida Chaves, Marilia Berlofa Visacri
Summary: This study reviewed six RCTs using CBD in the treatment of dogs with osteoarthritis, epilepsy, and behavioral disorders. The results showed that CBD significantly reduced pain and increased activity in dogs with osteoarthritis, decreased the frequency of seizures in dogs with epilepsy, and reduced the aggressive behavior of dogs. However, the studies were heterogeneous and presented risks of bias.
ANIMAL HEALTH RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bruna B. F. Cal, Luana B. N. Araujo, Brenno M. Nunes, Claudia R. da Silva, Marcia B. N. Oliveira, Bianka O. Soares, Alvaro A. C. Leitao, Marcelo de Padula, Debora Nascimento, Douglas S. A. Chaves, Rachel F. Gagliardi, Flavio J. S. Dantas
Summary: The ethanolic extract of Petiveria alliacea L. showed cytotoxic and mutagenic effects on Saccharomyces cerevisiae, possibly mediated by oxidative lesions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana de Souza, Gustavo Santos, Artur Bispo, Katharine Hodel, Bruna Machado, Douglas Chaves, Marisa Mendes, Fernando Pessoa
Summary: This study evaluated the technical and economic feasibility of using supercritical CO2 extraction for the production of bioactive compounds from Schinus terebinthifolius. The results showed that higher pressures and temperatures can increase the yield of bioactive compounds from the extract, which demonstrated significant potential in terms of their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The economic evaluation revealed that the extraction process is economically viable.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Geraldo Augusto Pereira, Douglas Siqueira de Almeida Chaves, Taynara Monsores e Silva, Raissa Emidio de Araujo Motta, Adriana Barbosa Rocha da Silva, Thereza Cristina da Costa Patricio, Anna Julia Bessa Fernandes, Shana de Mattos de Oliveira Coelho, Marcin Ozarowski, Yara Peluso Cid, Tomasz M. Karpinski
Summary: The inappropriate use of antimicrobials and environmental conditions can lead to the emergence of resistant microorganisms. Psidium guajava extracts have antimicrobial potential and show activity against resistant bacterial strains. The aqueous extract of guava leaves demonstrated antimicrobial activity against both sensitive and resistant Gram-positive bacteria.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Valeria Tapia Mattar, Douglas Siqueira de Almeida Chaves, Axel Hollmann, Sergio A. Rodriguez
Summary: The volatile oils from Aloysia polystachya were found to have insecticidal activity and repellent behavior against the seed beetle Rhipibruchus picturatus, as well as inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase. This suggests that the volatile oils have potential for developing new storage pest control strategies.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Isis Siqueira Fernandes, Lais da Costa Saboia, Vinicius Soares Goncalves, Jorge Luiz Siqueira da Costa Neto, Ana Paula Duarte Moreira, Natalia Dias Souza, Alexandre Miguel do Nascimento, Douglas Siqueira de Almeida Chaves, Luiz Henrique Guerreiro Rosado, Leonardo Duarte Batista da Silva, Glauco Favilla Bauerfeldt, Antonieta Middea, Renata Nunes Oliveira
Summary: This study manufactured and compared PVA hydrogels loaded with different active agents for wound dressings, and found a synergistic effect between Aloe vera and Lavender essential oil when loaded in PVA hydrogels.
MATERIA-RIO DE JANEIRO
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Juliana Pereira Freitas, Ingrid Lins Raquel de Jesus, Jessica Karoline de Oliveira Chaves, Isabela Scalioni Gijsen, Diefrey Ribeiro Campos, Debora Pereira Baptista, Thais Paes Ferreira, Melina Cardilo Campos Alves, Katherina Coumendouros, Yara Peluso Cid, Douglas Siqueira de Almeida Chaves
Summary: The study evaluated the insecticidal effects of essential oils from Illicium verum and Pelargonium graveolens on the flea Ctenocephalides felis felis. Chemical analysis revealed the major constituents of the oils and their efficacy in killing fleas at different life stages. Both oils showed potential for use in developing ectoparasiticides for veterinary purposes.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE PARASITOLOGIA VETERINARIA
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Flavia Serra Frattani, Mariane Assafim, Livia Marques Casanova, Jacqueline Elis de Souza, Douglas Siqueira de Almeida Chaves, Sonia Soares Costa, Russolina Benedeta Zingali
Summary: Parsley, also known as Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum Danert, is a widely cultivated herb with antithrombotic activity that shows potential for the treatment of thromboembolic diseases. Apiin is identified as the most abundant phenolic compound in parsley extract, indicating its potential therapeutic value in antithrombotic therapies.
JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Patricia Fampa, Melissa Florencio, Raissa Couto Santana, Dayana Rosa, Deivid Costa Soares, Herbert Leonel de Matos Guedes, Anabela Cordeiro da Silva, Douglas Siqueira A. Chaves, Lucia H. Pinto-da-Silva
Summary: Volatile oils are gaining attention as effective bioactive compounds in the treatment of leishmaniasis, showing promising potential as novel candidate molecules. Research has shown that volatile oils and their active principles from diverse plant sources have demonstrated efficacy against different species of Leishmania.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Cecilia L. Conceicao, Lilia A. S. de Morais, Diefrey R. Campos, Jessica K. de O. Chaves, Gabriela C. M. dos Santos, Yara P. Cid, Marco A. A. de Sousa, Fabio Barbou Scott, Douglas S. A. Chaves, Katherina Coumendouros
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Neide Mara de Menezes Epifanio, Lynn Rykiel Iglesias Cavalcanti, Karine Falcao dos Santos, Priscila Soares Coutinho Duarte, Piotr Kachlicki, Marcin Ozarowski, Cristiano Jorge Riger, Douglas Siqueira de Almeida Chaves
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Rayssa V. Nascimento, Marcela de S. Alves, Tatiana de O. Pinto, Rafaela de Souza Menezes, Pedro C. Damasceno Junior, Douglas S. A. Chaves, Marco Andre A. de Souza
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY
(2020)
