Ocimum species represent commercially important medicinal and aromatic plants. The
essential oil biosynthesized by Ocimum species is enriched with specialized metabolites …

Essential oils are complex secondary metabolites, rich in volatiles, possessing a wide range
of biological activities. In recent years, its application as bio-pesticide is receiving renewed …

Natural bioactive compounds, plant secondary metabolites, are not necessary for the normal
survival of the plants but required for inter-or intragenus/species competition, defense …

The volatile metabolites of Salvia sclarea, Rosmarinus officinalis, Thymus serpyllum, Mentha
spicata, Melissa officinalis, Origanum majorana, Mentha piperita, Ocimum basilicum and …

Leaves from four varieties of tulsi (Camphor, Krishna, Lavanga and Vishnu) were collected,
dried and extracts were prepared using different solvents such as acetone, water …

Insect repellent textiles offer protection against disease-causing vectors such as mosquitoes,
flies, and ticks. Protection is based on the incorporation of insect repellent compounds …

(E)-β-caryophyllene (BCP) is a natural sesquiterpene hydrocarbon present in hundreds of
plant species. BCP possesses several important pharmacological activities, ranging from …

Holy basil (Ocimum Tenuiflorum L.) is a widely used herb containing several bioactive
compounds of interest for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Plant factories using …

Ocimum tenuiflorum has a characteristic spicy, sweet and green aroma and has been used
as a medicinal herb for various diseases in Ayurveda systems. This study aimed to …

The profile and bioactivity of essential oil (EO) depends on genetic, environmental, and
other factors. We hypothesized that the basil EO may be influenced by the distillation …