The traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of spearmint (Mentha spicata L.): A review

G Mahendran, SK Verma, LU Rahman - Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2021 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacology relevance Mentha spicata L.(Lamiaceae), commonly called Spearmint,
is wildly cultivated worldwide for its remarkable aroma and commercial value. In addition to …

Natural organic compounds for application in organic farming

EF Durán-Lara, A Valderrama, A Marican - Agriculture, 2020 - mdpi.com
Chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides are widely used in agriculture to improve
crop yields. Most of the compounds used are synthetic, and their overuse causes …

An approach to natural insect repellent formulations: from basic research to technological development

MRM da Silva, E Ricci-Júnior - Acta tropica, 2020 - Elsevier
The incidence of dengue, Zika, chikungunya, yellow fever and malaria cases has increased
significantly in the world. To avoid mosquito bites, one of the best strategies is the use of …

Repellency and insecticidal activity of seven Mugwort (Artemisia argyi) essential oils against the malaria vector Anopheles sinensis

DY Luo, ZT Yan, LR Che, JJ Zhu, B Chen - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
Anopheles sinensis is the main vector of malaria with a wide distribution in China and its
adjacent countries. The smoke from burning dried mugwort leaves has been commonly …

Bioactive Molecules Derived from Plants in Managing Dengue Vector Aedes aegypti (Linn.)

SS Priya, P Vasantha-Srinivasan, AB Altemimi… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Mosquitoes are the potential vectors of several viral diseases such as filariasis, malaria,
dengue, yellow fever, Zika fever and encephalitis in humans as well as other species …

[HTML][HTML] Predicting the potential distribution of an invasive species, Erigeron canadensis L., in China with a maximum entropy model

H Yan, L Feng, Y Zhao, L Feng, C Zhu, Y Qu… - Global Ecology and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Erigeron canadensis L., an alien invasive plant originating from North America, has already
invaded Chongqing, Sichuan, Taiwan, and some other areas in China. It causes damage to …

[HTML][HTML] Larvicidal activity of plant extracts from Colombian North Coast against Aedes aegypti L. mosquito larvae

AF Oliveros-Diaz, Y Pajaro-Gonzalez… - Arabian Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The Aedes aegypti L. mosquito is considered the most important vector of arboviruses in the
world. Insecticide-resistant phenomenon is a difficult barrier to overcome for government …

Chemical Composition, Larvicidal and Repellent Activities of Wild Plant Essential Oils against Aedes aegypti

MG Abbas, A Haris, M Binyameen, A Nazir… - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Mosquitoes are the deadliest insects alive due to the transmission of
pathogens that cause diseases. Plant essential oils are considered an alternative to …

Larvicidal and Antifeedant Effects of Copper Nano-Pesticides against Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) and Its Immunological Response

A Rahman, S Pittarate, V Perumal, J Rajula… - Insects, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The polyphagous agricultural pest Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) has a
high level of chemical pesticide resistance. This study's objective is to create and assess the …

Antioxidant Effect of Ocimum basilicum Essential Oil and Its Effect on Cooking Qualities of Supplemented Chicken Nuggets

HR Nadeem, S Akhtar, T Ismail, M Qamar, P Sestili… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
A commonly observed chicken meat issue is its lipid oxidation that leads to deterioration of
its organoleptic and nutritional properties and its further-processed products. Basil (Ocimum …