Article
Food Science & Technology
Francisco Illueca, Ana Moreno, Jorge Calpe, Tiago de Melo Nazareth, Victor Dopazo, Giuseppe Meca, Juan Manuel Quiles, Carlos Luz
Summary: Nowadays, consumers are opting for biopreservation methods, like using sourdough instead of synthetic preservatives in bread. This study investigated the impact of L. plantarum 5L1 on the properties of bread, as well as its antifungal and biopreservation capacity. The results showed significant differences in the bread's properties, with higher levels of L. plantarum 5L1 leading to increased phenolic and lactic acid content, as well as higher alcohol and ester levels. Furthermore, the higher concentration of L. plantarum 5L1 delayed fungal growth and reduced the content of AFB1 and AFB2 compared to the control.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chia-Che Wu, Shou-Ling Huang, Chun-Han Ko, Hui-Ting Chang
Summary: The leaf essential oil of Michelia formosana exhibits antifungal activity against wood decay fungi. Four sesquiterpenoids, including guaiol, bulnesol, and beta-elemol, showed higher antifungal activity against brown-rot fungus Laetiporus sulphureus and white-rot fungus Lenzites betulina. The molecular structure of these sesquiterpenoids contains the hydroxyisopropyl group. The findings suggest that sesquiterpenoids from the leaf essential oil of M. formosana have the potential to be used as natural fungicides for decay control of lignocellulosic materials.
Article
Agronomy
Martin Zabka
Summary: The difficulty of protecting crops against pathogenic and toxigenic fungi in agriculture without the use of pesticides has driven the search for alternatives. In this study, Krameria lappacea was found to be a highly advantageous plant species for its high yield and excellent antifungal activity. The detected neolignans in K. lappacea show promising potential for environmentally friendly preparations.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hongyan Yu, Zehao Ma, Jingyun Wang, Shiling Lu, Doudou Cao, Jiaxing Wu
Summary: This study found that thyme essential oil microcapsules can effectively improve the quality of lamb patties. Substituting the essential oil with microcapsules reduces oxidative compounds, improves color and texture, and enhances microbiological stability and sensory attributes.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hassan Ali-Arab, Farzaneh Bahadori, Mehdi Mirza, Hassanali Naghdi Badi, Sepideh Kalate-Jari
Summary: This study evaluated the essential oil yield and composition, as well as phenolic acid profile of 11 populations of Thymus daenensis Celak. growing in different areas of Iran. The results showed significant differences in EO yield among populations, with thymol, p-cymene, carvacrol, and (E)-caryophyllene being the main constituents.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Hajar Ettakifi, Kaoutar Abbassi, Safae Maouni, El Hadi Erbiai, Abderrahmane Rahmouni, Mounir Legssyer, Rabah Saidi, Zouhaire Lamrani, Joaquim C. G. Esteves da Silva, Eugenia Pinto, Abdelfettah Maouni
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the chemical composition of the essential oil and crude extracts of Tanacetum annuum and evaluate their antioxidant and antifungal activities. The results showed that Tanacetum annuum contained important phenolic compounds and demonstrated strong antioxidant and antifungal abilities.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hua Wang, Runze Tian, Yu Chen, Wenqi Li, Shaopeng Wei, Zhiqin Ji, Ahmed A. A. Aioub
Summary: This study investigated the active ingredients of Picrasma quassioides and their antifungal activities against plant pathogenic fungi, finding that the extracts of P. quassioides showed significant effects in preventing and treating apple valsa canker. In addition, five antifungal compounds were isolated from P. quassioides, one of which was reported for the first time as a natural product. One compound exhibited strong inhibitory activity against multiple plant pathogenic fungi, making P. quassioides a potential resource for botanical fungicide development.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Benjamin J. Chrisfield, Helene Hopfer, Ryan J. Elias
Summary: Hops contain various antioxidant compounds that contribute to the oxidative stability of beer. However, treating hop plants with copper-based fungicides may increase copper content, negatively impacting the antioxidant capacity of hops and beer. It is important to evaluate the effects of excess copper from fungicide treatment on the antioxidant quality of hops.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xue Gong, Xiaoqian Su, Hongjia Liu
Summary: The study evaluated the chemical compounds of garlic essential oil and found that diallyl trisulfide exhibited good antifungal activity against wood-rotting fungi, particularly in nanoemulsion form. This suggests that nanoemulsions of diallyl trisulfide have the potential to be developed into a natural wood preservative.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Fei Tian, So Young Woo, Sang Yoo Lee, Su Been Park, Yaxin Zheng, Hyang Sook Chun
Summary: This review discusses the potential of plant-derived natural compounds and essential oils (EOs) in combating Aspergillus flavus contamination and reducing the production of aflatoxin, a carcinogenic and mutagenic secondary metabolite. The review highlights the mechanisms through which EOs affect A. flavus growth and aflatoxin biosynthesis, including changes to the cell wall, cell membrane, mitochondria, and related metabolic enzymes and genes. The future perspectives on the application of plant-derived natural compounds and EOs in food protection and the development of novel antifungal agents are also discussed.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Susana Loran, Juan Jose Carraminana, Teresa Juan, Agustin Arino, Marta Herrera
Summary: This study evaluated the in vitro effect of four essential oils and four natural phenolic acids on the growth and aflatoxins production by Aspergillus parasiticus. The results showed that the essential oils inhibited mold growth and significantly reduced aflatoxins production. The phenolic acids completely inhibited aflatoxins production at a certain concentration, but stimulated it at low concentrations.
Article
Agronomy
Fatemeh Zamani, Reza Amirnia, Esmaeil Rezaei-Chiyaneh, Mohammad Gheshlaghi, Moritz von Cossel, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: This study assessed the effect of biofertilizers on dragon's head cultivation under rainfed conditions and found that the most sustainable combination was the 2D:1Ch intercropping pattern with bacterial biofertilizer (BI) application. This combination improved seed yield, essential oil concentration, fatty acid profile, and phenolic compound content, making it a sustainable strategy for dragon's head cultivation and essential oil production.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiuping Wang, Fei Peng, Caihong Cheng, Lina Chen, Xuejuan Shi, Xiaoduo Gao, Jun Li
Summary: The combination of graphene oxide (GO) with fungicides has shown significant synergistic inhibitory effects on Fusarium graminearum, reducing disease incidence and severity. This demonstrates the great application potential of GO in pest management.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Matteo Masi, Werther Guidi Nissim, Camilla Pandolfi, Elisa Azzarello, Stefano Mancuso
Summary: Botanical filtration is an effective biological method for removing hazardous VOCs from air streams. The study evaluated the applicability of a modeling scheme to systems with a botanical compartment, and found that parameters like mass transfer coefficient and biofilm coverage significantly influence the biofilter responses. The model was successfully validated against data from a pilot-scale installation, indicating its feasibility for systems with a botanical compartment under certain assumptions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anukool Kietkwanboot, Sumate Chaiprapat, Rudolf Mueller, Oramas Suttinun
Summary: The dephenolization of palm oil mill effluent using oil palm fiber-immobilized Trametes hirsuta AK 04 in a temporary immersion bioreactor can effectively reduce the inhibitory effects of phenolics in anaerobic digestion and improve methane yields. The immobilized fungus maintains high activity during multiple repeated batch treatments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Roman Pavela, Filippo Maggi, Giovanni Benelli
Summary: The study revealed that coumarin is highly toxic to green peach aphids, while being friendly to natural enemies and soil invertebrates.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Natale Badalamenti, Vincenzo Ilardi, Maurizio Bruno, Roman Pavela, Maria C. Boukouvala, Nickolas G. Kavallieratos, Filippo Maggi, Angelo Canale, Giovanni Benelli
Summary: This study investigated the insecticidal potential of Ridolfia segetum essential oil against three different pests, showing significant toxicity and potential for developing green insecticide formulations. Further research is needed to evaluate its non-target toxicity on beneficial organisms.
Article
Plant Sciences
Martin Zabka, Roman Pavela, Katerina Kovarikova, Jan Triska, Nadezda Vrchotova, Jan Bednar
Summary: The study assessed the antifungal and insecticidal effects of the essential oil from Ocimum sanctum L. against harmful organisms, confirming its efficacy against different fungi and insects as well as environmental safety.
Article
Plant Sciences
Natale Badalamenti, Maurizio Bruno, Roman Pavela, Filippo Maggi, Oliviero Marinelli, Laura Zeppa, Giovanni Benelli, Angelo Canale
Summary: This study isolated four steroidal saponins from the bulbs of Drimia pancration and reported the full stereochemical structure of one of the compounds. The results showed that one of the compounds exhibited excellent acaricidal activity against the two-spotted spider mite. The crude extract of Drimia pancration also demonstrated high cytotoxic activity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Cristiano Giordani, Eleonora Spinozzi, Cecilia Baldassarri, Marta Ferrati, Loredana Cappellacci, Daniela Santibanez Nieto, Roman Pavela, Renato Ricciardi, Giovanni Benelli, Riccardo Petrelli, Filippo Maggi
Summary: Patagonian native plant essential oils have insecticidal activity against pests such as houseflies, Mediterranean moths, and Culex mosquitoes, as well as their larvae. Cypress essential oil showed the highest insecticidal efficacy.
Article
Agronomy
Martin Zabka
Summary: The difficulty of protecting crops against pathogenic and toxigenic fungi in agriculture without the use of pesticides has driven the search for alternatives. In this study, Krameria lappacea was found to be a highly advantageous plant species for its high yield and excellent antifungal activity. The detected neolignans in K. lappacea show promising potential for environmentally friendly preparations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Joice G. Nkuimi Wandjou, Cecilia Baldassarri, Marta Ferrati, Filippo Maggi, Roman Pavela, Nole Tsabang, Riccardo Petrelli, Renato Ricciardi, Nicolas Desneux, Giovanni Benelli
Summary: This study evaluated the insecticidal potential of essential oils from three aromatic plants in Cameroon, showing that some oils have high toxicity against various insect pests, making them potential candidates for cheap and effective botanical insecticides.
Article
Agronomy
Katerina Kovarikova, Petr Dolezal, Ervin Hausvater, Martin Zabka, Roman Pavela
Summary: The synergistic effect of neem and karanja oils on Leptinotarsa decemlineata larvae was observed, providing a promising environmentally friendly solution for plant protection. The mixture of neem and karanja oils (MIX) showed the best protective effect against CPB larvae in field conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Roman Pavela, Marta Ferrati, Eleonora Spinozzi, Filippo Maggi, Riccardo Petrelli, Rianasoambolanoro Rakotosaona, Renato Ricciardi, Giovanni Benelli
Summary: This study evaluated the chemical composition and insecticidal and acaricidal potential of the essential oil extracted from the resurrection plant Myrothamnus moschatus from Madagascar. The results showed that the oil contained abundant volatile compounds and demonstrated good insecticidal and acaricidal activities against various pests and vectors. This suggests that the plant could be a potential source of botanical insecticide ingredients and contribute to the African economy and local farmers.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Marta Ferrati, Eleonora Spinozzi, Cecilia Baldassarri, Filippo Maggi, Roman Pavela, Angelo Canale, Riccardo Petrelli, Loredana Cappellacci
Summary: In recent years, there has been a focus on developing essential oil-based biopesticides as alternatives to traditional chemical products in the agrochemical industries. The genus Mentha, which includes various species with diverse biological activities, has shown promise as a source of pesticidal agents. This study specifically investigated the insecticidal activity of the essential oil from a rare chemotype of Mentha aquatica, which demonstrated high efficacy against multiple insect species. These findings suggest the potential use of this plant or its major volatile compounds as novel ingredients in botanical insecticides and pesticides.
Article
Horticulture
Bozena Navratilova, Vladan Ondrej, Nadezda Vrchotova, Jan Triska, Stepan Hornik, Roman Pavela
Summary: Artificial polyploidization in Ajuga reptans plants affects the composition and quantity of biologically active substances, with tetraploid plants showing increased levels of trans-teupolioside and trans-verbascoside. These findings suggest that tetraploid Ajuga plants can be used in breeding programs to enhance the yield of substances with potential medicinal and industrial applications.
Article
Horticulture
Martin Zabka, Roman Pavela
Summary: The growing pressure to reduce the environmental pesticide burden has led to increased demand for research on new, effective, naturally based agents. Chitosan has been shown to be highly effective and safe in controlling Phytophthora infestans, with a protective effect of 99.3% in natural conditions and equivalent direct activity to synthetic fungicides. Promoting further expansion of chitosan within legislation could reduce the pesticide burden and enhance eco-friendly plant protection.
