Pesticidal activity and mode of action of monoterpenes

Z Liu, QX Li, B Song - Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2022 - ACS Publications
Synthetic pesticides are often associated with issues such as pest resistance, persistent
residue, nontarget toxicity, and environmental issues. Therefore, the research and …

Impact of plant monoterpenes on insect pest management and insect-associated microbes

M Qasim, W Islam, M Rizwan, D Hussain, A Noman… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The fight against insect pests primarily relies on the utilization of synthetic insecticides.
However, improper application of these chemicals can lead to detrimental effects on both the …

Anti-mosquito properties of Pelargonium roseum (Geraniaceae) and Juniperus virginiana (Cupressaceae) essential oils against dominant malaria vectors in Africa

R Yohana, PS Chisulumi, W Kidima, A Tahghighi… - Malaria Journal, 2022 - Springer
Background More than 90% of malaria cases occur in Africa where the disease is
transmitted by Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles arabiensis. This study evaluated the anti …

Valorization on the Antioxidant Potential of Volatile Oils of Lavandula angustifolia Mill., Mentha piperita L. and Foeniculum vulgare L. in the Production of Kefir

O Tița, MA Constantinescu, MA Tița, TI Opruța… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Natural antioxidants are health products found in many plants and may
have a therapeutic effect on various diseases caused by oxidative stress. The purpose of …

Fabrication of highly durable functional textile through microencapsulation of organic citronella oil

Z Tariq, F Izhar, GMD Zunera, A Zulfiqar… - Industrial Crops and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of organic and eco-friendly plant-based materials has shown an increasing interest
for researchers over recent years. This study describes the preparation of microcapsules …

Synergistic modes of interaction between the plant essential oils and the respiratory blocker chlorfenapyr

J Yoon, JH Tak - Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 2022 - Elsevier
Plant essential oils are widely acknowledged for their insecticidal activities and synergistic
interaction with conventional insecticides, but their insecticidal modes of action and the …

Kefir enriched with encapsulated volatile oils: investigation of antimicrobial activity and chemical composition

MA Tița, MA Constantinescu, TI Opruța, C Bătuşaru… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The present study was designed to determine the changes in the chemical composition of
kefir enriched with encapsulated volatile oils by enzymatic methods and the antimicrobial …

How could the bioactivity of emulsifiable concentrate and nano-emulsion formulations of Rheum palmatum and Juniperus virginiana essential oils affect Tetranychus urticae …

ME Barghout, EA Sammour - Archives of Phytopathology and Plant …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Two types of formulations, emulsifiable concentrates (ECs) and nano-emulsions (NEs), were
conducted to enhance the activity of the Rheum palmatum L. and Juniperus virginiana L …

Synthesis and antitumor evaluation of menthone-derived pyrimidine-urea compounds as potential PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway inhibitor

M Huang, W Duan, N Chen, G Lin, X Wang - Frontiers in Chemistry, 2022 - frontiersin.org
A series of novel menthone derivatives bearing pyrimidine and urea moieties was designed
and synthesized to explore more potent natural product-derived antitumor agents. The …

Repellency of aerial parts of Teucrium polium L. essential oil formulation against Anopheles stephensi

A Tahghighi, S Ghafari, S Ghanavati… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Plants have traditionally been used as eco-friendly tools for insect management with
insecticide/repellent activities. Natural-based agents, compared to chemical …