Article
Agronomy
Thomas C. Sparks, Robert J. Bryant
Summary: Natural products (NPs) have been a significant source and inspiration for developing novel crop protection compounds, with NPs, their derivatives, and compounds inspired by NPs accounting for 17% of all crop protection compounds. The impact of NPs on the discovery of new modes of action and innovation in crop protection compounds has been consistent over the past 70 years. NPs have had the largest impact on insecticides compared to fungicides and herbicides.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Qinfang Zheng, Ye Wang, Shuihan Zhang
Summary: This work reviews the progress in the phytochemical and biological investigations of bioactive components from Lobelia species, highlighting the shift in research focus towards novel chemical classes and molecular mechanisms of these components.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Thomas Charpentier, Guillaume Viault, Anne-Marie Le Ray, Nelly Bataille-Simoneau, Jean-Jacques Helesbeux, Nadege Blon, Franck Bastide, Muriel Marchi, Sophie Aligon, Antoine Bruguiere, Chau Phi Dinh, Zahia Benbelkacem, Jean-Felix Dallery, Philippe Simoneau, Pascal Richomme, Thomas Guillemette
Summary: This study confirms that natural products targeting fungal IRE1 protein can enhance plant resistance against fungi, thus providing a potential strategy for plant disease control.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sijian Wang, Ruolan Yuan, Miao Liu, Yiwen Zhang, Bona Jia, Jingya Ruan, Jiayan Shen, Yi Zhang, Mengyang Liu, Tao Wang
Summary: Atherosclerosis, characterized by the formation of plaques in arterial walls, is a common cardiovascular disease. Natural compounds from herbs and natural products have been found to induce autophagy and inhibit the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis, offering potential therapeutic strategies.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Valeria Sorrenti, Ilaria Buro, Valeria Consoli, Luca Vanella
Summary: This article highlights the abundant sources and various applications of bioactive compounds in agricultural products and their derived foods. These compounds, including terpenoids, polyphenols, alkaloids and other nitrogen-containing constituents, possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Audrey Damiens, Mohammad Taghi Alebrahim, Estelle Leonard, Antoine Fayeulle, Christophe Furman, Jean-Louis Hilbert, Ali Siah, Muriel Billamboz
Summary: A study evaluated naturally occurring terpenoids and phenolic compounds as crop protection compounds against Zymoseptoria tritici. Sesamol esters were discovered as promising antifungal agents with high activity and no cytotoxicity against human cells, after some hemisynthetic modifications.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jose Francisco Quilez del Moral, Alvaro Perez, Maria Jose Segura Navarro, Alberto Galisteo, Azucena Gonzalez-Coloma, Maria Fe Andres, Alejandro E. Barrero
Summary: Cardenolide-free extracts from Digitalis obscura exhibited significant antifeedant effects against aphids, with the activity correlated to their phenylethanoid content. The isolation of rengyolone and hallerone from D. obscura was achieved, with their antifeedant and nematicidal activities reported for the first time. This study provides new insights into the bioactivity of phenylethanoids from D. obscura.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Veronica Marcillo-Parra, Diego Santiago Tupuna-Yerovi, Zulay Gonzalez, Jenny Ruales
Summary: This review discusses the creation of encapsulated bioactive compounds (EBC) from fruit and vegetable by-products (FVBP) using microencapsulation techniques and their application in food. Technologies such as spray-drying, freeze-drying, and coacervation have been proven effective in producing EBC with high encapsulation efficiency and excellent functional properties, improving the stability and solubility of bioactive compounds. Studies on the application of EBC from FVBP in food show promising results, making it a potential alternative for the treatment of agricultural and agro-industrial by-products.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Moataz A. Shaldam, Galal Yahya, Nashwa H. Mohamed, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Yahya Al Naggar
Summary: The study revealed that certain compounds found in honey and propolis have strong interaction with the target enzymes of SARS-CoV-2, indicating their potential as effective inhibitors against COVID-19.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Jean-Philippe Deguine, Jean-Noel Aubertot, Rica Joy Flor, Francoise Lescourret, Kris A. G. Wyckhuys, Alain Ratnadass
Summary: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has aimed to promote sustainable agriculture over the past six decades, but global pesticide use continues to rise, impacting farmer livelihoods, biodiversity, and the right to food. Despite good intentions, IPM faces challenges such as multiple definitions, inconsistencies in practice and policies, and lack of farmer engagement.
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Brent W. Warneke, Heping Zhu, Jay W. Pscheidt, Lloyd L. Nackley
Summary: Many specialty crop producers continue to use outdated pesticide application technologies, such as radial air blast sprayers, despite the availability of precision sprayers that offer significant improvements. Reasons for the continued use of old technologies include risk averseness of farmers and regulatory bottlenecks, but as farm labor becomes more expensive and consumers and regulations increasingly favor sustainable products, motivation to improve spray application efficiency is growing. Sensor-controlled sprayer technology is likely to be the primary technology for precision sprayers in the future.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Shaista Khan, Seweta Srivastava, Arun Karnwal, Tabarak Malik
Summary: Plant diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms have a significant impact on agriculture. The use of chemical pesticides and antimicrobials has adverse effects on human health and the environment, and contributes to the emergence of antibiotic resistance among phytopathogens. Therefore, it is crucial to explore natural alternatives. The Streptomyces genus of bacteria has been extensively researched for its ability to produce diverse antimicrobial compounds, making it a potential biological control agent against plant pathogens.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emiliane Taillebois, Steeve H. Thany
Summary: Synthetic insecticides are still the main strategy for managing insect pests. However, their negative impact on non-target species and the issue of insect resistance need to be addressed. The use of insecticide mixtures with synergistic effects can reduce the dose of insecticides, delay the selection of resistant strains, and limit their negative impact.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lin Yao, Guanghua Zhang, Lili Yu, Shaojing Liu, Xiaoku Wang, Tao Fan, Hui Kang, Wenzhi Feng
Summary: In this study, a series of 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives were designed and synthesized, and their antifungal activities against maize disease pathogens were evaluated. The synthesized derivatives showed strong antifungal activities, especially against E. turcicum. Some compounds induced significant shrinkage and collapse of E. turcicum hyphae. Furthermore, these compounds with antifungal activities exhibited almost no cytotoxicity to MCF-7 cells. The 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives have the potential to be used as antifungal agents for the control of maize diseases.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zhonglei Wang, Ning Wang, Liyan Yang, Xian-qing Song
Summary: This paper reviews the studies on natural products in the treatment of COVID-19, highlighting their potential applications in vitro and providing essential guidance for the development of anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
