Article
Entomology
Luis C. Passos, Michele Ricupero, Antonio Gugliuzzo, Marianne A. Soares, Nicolas Desneux, Orlando Campolo, Geraldo A. Carvalho, Antonio Biondi, Lucia Zappala
Summary: This study evaluated the non-target impact of four essential oils (EOs) on the hemipteran predator Nesidiocoris tenuis. The results showed that garlic EO was the most toxic, while lavender, anise, and fennel EOs negatively affected the fertility and orientation behavior of the predator.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Regina W. Mwanauta, Pavithravani B. Venkataramana, Patrick A. Ndakidemi
Summary: The current study assessed the effectiveness of neem, citrus, and garlic essential oils against papaya mealybug. Neem oil with isopropyl alcohol showed the highest efficacy, followed by citrus oil with isopropyl alcohol and citrus oil with paraffin oil. Application of these essential oils and adjuvants also improved plant parameters and increased papaya yield.
Article
Entomology
Nela Glorikova, Jiri Skuhrovec, Pavel Novy, Pavel Kloucek, Milan Rezac
Summary: This study investigated the attraction or repellence of 15 essential oils from plants to the northern yellow sac spider. Three plants showed significant repellent effects, while some oils appeared to have an attraction effect. One plant oil was found to reduce the propensity of spiders to construct silk retreats.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Nur Aisyah Mohd Israfi, Muhamad Israq Amir Mohd Ali, Sivakumar Manickam, Xun Sun, Bey Hing Goh, Siah Ying Tang, Norsharina Ismail, Ahmad Faizal Abdull Razis, Soo Ee Ch'ng, Kim Wei Chan
Summary: The tropical fruit industry in Malaysia plays an important role in the local economy, but the high sugar and water content of these fruits make them susceptible to diseases. The use of chemical pesticides for disease management is controversial, leading to a growing interest in natural alternatives such as essential oils and plant extracts. Studies suggest that these natural products have the potential to effectively prevent and control fungal and bacterial infections in tropical fruits, and can be used as safe and environmentally friendly biopesticides.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Maria Evangelina Carezzano, Pablo Gaston Reyna, Efren Accotto, Walter Giordano, Maria de las Mercedes Oliva, Patricia Rodriguez Pardina, Maria Carola Sabini
Summary: Soybean mosaic disease caused by soybean mosaic virus (SMV) results in significant losses in yield and seed quality worldwide. This study evaluated the phytotoxicity of Achyrocline satureioides extract and essential oils of Minthostachys verticillata, Origanum vulgare, and Thymus vulgaris on soybean. The results showed that all concentrations tested were safe, and two essential oils inhibited the production of viral antigens, indicating potential for developing an effective biopesticide against SMV.
Review
Entomology
Regina W. Mwanauta, Patrick A. Ndakidemi, Pavithravani Venkataramana
Summary: Papaya production is affected by various abiotic and biotic factors, including insect pests and environmental conditions. The invasive papaya mealybug is a serious pest that can cause significant yield loss. Current identification methods have limitations, and molecular identification may be the best approach. Plant essential oils and adjuvants are suggested as a safe solution for papaya mealybug control.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Beatriz Diaz-Reinoso, Sandra Rivas, Jorge Rivas, Herminia Dominguez
Summary: Subcritical water extraction is a green technology that can sustainably obtain natural valuable products from fresh raw materials. It has great potential for the aqueous extraction of lipophilic fractions from plant biomass and is widely applicable in various industries.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Simona Chrapaciene, Neringa Rasiukeviciute, Alma Valiuskaite
Summary: Seed-borne pathogens can reduce the quality of horticultural crops, but essential oils, such as thyme oil, have the potential to control these pathogens. This study found that thyme essential oil had the highest antifungal effect on Alternaria spp. fungi.
Article
Plant Sciences
Joseila Maldaner, Fernanda Souza Silva, Darlisson de Alexandria Santos, Simone Yasue Simote Silva, Sebastia da Cruz Silva, Tatiane da Costa Lima, Selma L. Goulart, Bernardo Tomchinsky, Marilene Nunes Oliveira
Summary: This study investigated the essential oils from medicinal and condimentary species commonly used in the Amazon region for the control of Eragrostis plana Nees, an invasive species with a great impact on forage production. The results showed that all tested essential oils affected the germination and initial growth of E. plana, with Chenopodium ambrosioides oil being the most efficient in inhibiting emergence. These preliminary findings indicate the potential applications of essential oils in the agricultural sector.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomasz Maciag, Edmund Koziel, Piotr Rusin, Katarzyna Otulak-Koziel, Sylwia Jafra, Robert Czajkowski
Summary: Biological plant protection is a promising alternative to chemical methods for safeguarding plants against diseases, using biological control agents (BCAs) to suppress plant pathogens. While microbial BCAs have the potential to effectively manage crop diseases, there is a need for further research to improve their efficacy. Microbial consortia, consisting of multiple microorganisms with different mechanisms of action, offer promise in enhancing the overall antipathogen effect. This article aims to present an analysis of the current status of microbial consortia-based biocontrol and explore future research directions for biological plant protection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Mahdi Davari, Robab Ezazi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of essential oils and propolis extract on five phytopathogenic Fusarium species. The results showed that the fungal species, type of essential oil, and concentrations play a significant role in inhibiting the mycelial growth of Fusarium spp. Further research is needed to explore their potential as a safe alternative to chemical pesticides.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Naga Parameswari Mangalagiri, Shravan Kumar Panditi, Naveena Lavanya Latha Jeevigunta
Summary: Development of bactericides and fungicides through isolation and identification of substances is an important research area. Essential oils are actively being investigated for their potential against bacteria and fungi. Among the seven essential oils studied, lemongrass, palm rosa, and eucalyptus were found to be effective antimicrobial agents.
Article
Plant Sciences
Leila Ebrahimi, Hossein Jalali, Hassan Reza Etebarian, Navazollah Sahebani
Summary: This study evaluated the antifungal activity of ten plant essential oils (PEOs) against Botrytis cinerea. Four essential oils showed significant inhibition of pathogen growth, particularly in the volatile phase.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Maricela Santiago-Santiago, Gabriela Sanchez-Viveros, Luis Hernandez-Adame, Cesar Josue Chiquito-Contreras, Alejandro Salinas-Castro, Roberto Gregorio Chiquito-Contreras, Luis Guillermo Hernandez-Montiel
Summary: Coffee leaf rust is a disease that significantly affects the coffee industry, reducing yield by up to 60%. This study provides insights into the current framework of the disease, its impact on various areas, and the effectiveness of biological control systems.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
P. Jennita Jacqueline, G. Velvizhi
Summary: This study examines the potential of yellow banana peel, pineapple peel, and papaya peel as substrates for producing reducing sugar. Different pretreatment techniques were used to enhance the delignification process and enzymatic hydrolysis, resulting in increased yield of reducing sugars.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
I. Garcia-Camara, D. Perez-Brito, O. Moreno-Valenzuela, A. Magana-Alvarez, P. M. B. Fernandes, Raul Tapia-Tussell
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Eduardo de A. Soares, Emily G. Werth, Leidy J. Madronero, Jose A. Ventura, Silas P. Rodrigues, Leslie M. Hicks, Patricia M. B. Fernandes
JOURNAL OF PROTEOMICS
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
Johana Madronero, Silas P. Rodrigues, Tathiana F. S. Antunes, Paolla M. V. Abreu, Jose A. Ventura, A. Alberto R. Fernandes, Patricia Machado Bueno Fernandes
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2018)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maria Bolivar-Telleria, Carita Turbay, Luiza Favarato, Tarcio Carneiro, Ronaldo S. de Biasi, A. Alberto R. Fernandes, Alexandre M. C. Santos, Patricia M. B. Fernandes
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2018)
Article
Mycology
Brigida A. A. Spagnol, Tathiana F. S. Antunes, Oeber F. Quadros, A. Alberto R. Fernandes, Patricia M. B. Fernandes
Article
Virology
Marlonni Maurastoni, Tathiana F. Sa-Antunes, Scarlett A. Oliveira, Alexandre M. C. Santos, Jose A. Ventura, Patricia M. B. Fernandes
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Raissa Debacker Moura, Luiza Adami Monteiro de Castro, Mark Paul Culik, Antonio Alberto Ribeiro Fernandes, Patricia Machado Bueno Fernandes, Jose Aires Ventura
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tathiana F. Sa Antunes, Marlonni Maurastoni, L. Johana Madronero, Gabriela Fuentes, Jorge M. Santamaria, Jose Aires Ventura, Emanuel F. Abreu, A. Alberto R. Fernandes, Patricia M. B. Fernandes
Article
Microbiology
Ane Catarine Tosi Costa, Jacob Hornick, Tathiana Ferreira Sa Antunes, Alexandre Martins Costa Santos, A. Alberto R. Fernandes, James R. Broach, Patricia M. B. Fernandes
Summary: Genomic analysis of a yeast strain isolated from a cachaca distillery in Brazil revealed high tolerance and fermentation rates, along with alterations in genes related to metabolism, organelle integrity, and ion homeostasis. This study offers new insights into the selective pressure of sugarcane fermentation on yeast genomes and provides additional genetic resources for modern synthetic biology and genome editing tools.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microscopy
Raissa D. Moura, Lauanda M. Carvalho, Brigida A. A. Spagnol, Tarcio Carneiro, Ane Catarine Tosi Costa, Oeber de F. Quadros, Jose A. Ventura, Ronaldo S. de Biasi, A. Alberto R. Fernandes, Patricia M. B. Fernandes
Summary: High hydrostatic pressure stress induces cellular responses in yeast similar to other stresses in fermentation, affecting the fermentative process. Atomic force microscopy provides accurate data on yeast cell wall morphological characteristics, aiding in the development of more productive yeast strains.
Article
Biology
Karla Daniela Chikani-Cabrera, Patricia Machado Bueno Fernandes, Raul Tapia-Tussell, David Leonardo Parra-Ortiz, Galdy Hernandez-Zarate, Ruby Valdez-Ojeda, Liliana Alzate-Gaviria
Summary: The recent Sargassum tides in the Mexican Caribbean have had an impact on the local ecosystem and economy, but also presented an opportunity for the production of biofuel. This study investigated the potential of converting Sargassum into biomethane, with hydrolysis being the limiting step. The combined pretreatment of hydrogen peroxide and enzymatic treatment proved to be the most effective in terms of biodegradability and methane yield, while the use of granular activated carbon did not significantly affect performance.
Review
Agronomy
Alexandre Lima Nepomuceno, Renata Fuganti-Pagliarini, Maria Sueli Soares Felipe, Hugo Bruno Correa Molinari, Edivaldo Domingues Velini, Eduardo Romano de Campos Pinto, Maria Lucia Zaidan Dagli, Galdino Andrade Filho, Patricia Machado Bueno Fernandes
FRONTIERS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Biology
Lorena Carnielli-Queiroz, Patricia Machado Bueno Fernandes, Antonio Alberto Ribeiro Fernandes, Jose Aires Ventura
BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jimmy Soares, Mekonnen M. Demeke, Miet Van de Velde, Maria R. Foulquie-Moreno, Dorien Kerstens, Bert F. Sels, Alex Verplaetse, Antonio Alberto Ribeiro Fernandes, Johan M. Thevelein, Patricia Machado Bueno Fernandes
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Barbara Juliana Pinheiro Borges, Olivia Marcia Nagy Arantes, Antonio Alberto Ribeiro Fernandes, James R. Broach, Patricia Machado Bueno Fernandes
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
