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... The growth-promoting ability with the organic fertilizers especially humic substance-based products, it has caused their use to be considered. This research aimed to investigate the effect of foliar application of humic and fulvic acids on essential oil compositions and antioxidant activity of yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) based on Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and calculating the selectio ...
... The objective of this study was to evaluate the mechanism of the synergistic antimicrobial effect of cineole (CN) and carvacrol (CR) on E. coli and its application on fresh-cut cucumbers. Herein, the CN/CR synergy could effectively inhibit E. coli by destroying its bacterial cell structure and causing the leakage of intracellular organic matters. For the first time, CN/CR synergy interaction on E. ...
... The development of safer and more sustainable solvents is an important discipline in the context of stricter regulations and environmental protection. This work demonstrates the sustainable synthesis of a potentially bio-based, inherently nonperoxide-forming ether solvent, namely, 2,5-diethyl-2,5-dimethyloxolane (DEDMO), in quantitative yields with high atom economy (97%) and reaction mass efficie ...
... This study aimed to determine the chemical composition and evaluate the acaricidal activity of essential oils (EOs) from Curcuma zedoaria and Alpinia zerumbet rhizomes against Rhipicephalus microplus in vitro. EOs were obtained by hydrodistillation and chemical characterization was performed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The acaricidal activity of each EO was firstl ...
... The effect of various amounts of nitrogen fertilizer (0, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 kg ha⁻¹) on yield and quality traits of Anatolian sage (Salvia fruticosa Mill.) were investigated under Turkey’s Eskişehir ecological conditions in 2016–2018. Except essential oil content, all parameters examined in this study increased significantly with nitrogen applications. While dry leaf yield increased signifi ...
... In nature, plants are constantly challenged by an array of drought episodes, which critically affect the distribution of the plants. The drought episodes might occur recurrently, so the plants endure drought by adjusting and shifting their metabolisms. The impacts of subjecting plants to drought stress have been widely investigated, but reports on how reiterated drought stress affects the plants a ...
... Basil (Ocimum basilicum, cv. Dolly) grew under three different light spectra (A, B, and C) created by light-emitting diode lamps. The proportions of UV-A, blue, and green-yellow wavelengths decreased linearly from A to C, and the proportions of red and far-red wavelengths increased from A to C. Photosynthetic photon flux density was 300 μmol m–² s–¹ in all spectra. The spectrum C plants had highes ...
Curcuma longa; altitude; anti-inflammatory activity; antioxidants; chemical composition; chemical constituents of plants; cineole; cultivars; drug therapy; essential oils; glycemic effect; habitats; hydrodistillation; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; rhizomes; turmeric; Himalayan region; India
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... The aim of the present study was to assess the variations in chemical composition and biological activities of essential oil of Curcuma longa rhizome local cultivars collected from four varied altitudes and habitats of Kumaun and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand, India. The essential oil was collected from the rhizomes by hydrodistillation extraction using the Clevenger apparatus. Yields of essentia ...
... To investigate the flavor changes of Fuliji roast chicken during processing and storage, the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during processing (fresh, fried, stewed and sterilized) and storage (1 month, 2 months and 4 months) were determined by gas chromatography ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS). A total of 47 kinds of VOCs were identified across seven sampling stages, including aldehydes, hyd ...
Aldilene S. Lima; Yan M.L. Fernandes; Carolina R. Silva; Lívio M. Costa-Junior; Pablo Luis B. Figueiredo; Odair S. Monteiro; José Guilherme S. Maia; Claudia Q. da Rocha
... Hyptis dilatata and Mesosphaerum suaveolens belong to Lamiaceae, are aromatic and medicinal subshrubs with antiparasitic potential and occurrence in the Amazon Region. The essential oils of both species were extracted, analyzed, and identified by GC and GC–MS and then evaluated their anthelmintic activities against the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Primary constituents of the samples of H. dila ...
... Oral candidiasis is a fungal infection caused mainly by Candida albicans and it is a major problem among hematologic malignancy patients. Biofilm formation is an attributable factor to both virulence and drug resistance of Candida species. The aim of the study was to evaluate the biofilm-producing ability of oral C. albicans isolates and to evaluate the inhibitory activity of eucalyptol on Candida ...
... This research aimed to apply nanotechnology for nanoformulation of Laurus nobilis essential oil (EO) by ultrasonic emulsification method and characterization of nano-form: particle size, viscosity, polydispersity index, thermodynamic stability, and surface tension. The antimicrobial activity of laurel EO nanoemulsion (LEON) and laurel EO was also investigated against a panel of ten food-borne path ...
... The aim of this study was to investigate the chemical composition, the antioxidant and antibacterial capacities of Salvia officinalis essential oils (SOEO) as well as its effects on in vitro rumen fermentation of oat hay and methane emission using goat rumen liquor. Essential oils samples were obtained from the aerial parts of the plant and analyzed by GC-MS. The kinetics of gas production from oa ...
... BACKGROUND: Eurasian spruce bark beetles (Ips typographus) use both attractant and anti‐attractant semiochemicals to find suitable mature host trees. Trans‐4‐thujanol is abundant in young, unsuitable spruce trees. Electrophysiological studies have demonstrated its high activity levels, but field data are lacking. RESULTS: Enantioselective GC–MS analysis showed that only (1R,4S)‐(+)‐trans‐4‐thujano ...
... Valpolicella is an Italian wine-producing region famous for premium red wines. Valpolicella wines often undergo a minimum ageing period between 1 and 4 years, according to the wine type. Therefore, identifying relevant types of aroma precursors and the related chemical mechanisms behind aroma development during ageing is of great importance for Valpolicella wines. This study assessed free and glyc ...
... In this study, Lavandula stoechas and Lavandula officinalis essential oils were evaluated for their adulticidal effect against Culex pipiens. The fumigant toxicity assay was carried out against female adults of Culex pipiens using a fumigant test in glass jars. The chemical composition analyses showed that the main volatile components in Lavandula stoechas essential oil were camphor, fenchone, cam ...
... Essential oil from Eucalyptus plant is used as traditional and complementary medicine worldwide. It is used as therapeutic agent in food and pharmaceutical companies due to various biological activities. The objective of present study was aromatic profile of essential oil and molecular docking of Eucalyptus essential oil component eucalyptol (1-8 cineole) against Glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase c ...
... Since Mentha haplocalyx leaves are rich in bioactive constitutes, particularly volatile compounds, there are higher demands for high-quality dried medicinal and aromatic peppermint products. This study aimed to assess the drying kinetics of hot air thin layer drying Mentha haplocalyx leaves and exploring the effects of hot air-drying temperatures on the textural properties and sensory quality. Acc ...
... Anthelmintic resistance in grazing livestock systems has been spreading worldwide in prevalence and severity. Therefore, alternative measures including the use of herbal anthelmintic is considered as one of the successful approaches for the control of anthelmintic resistance. In the present report, we describe the chemical constituents of Myrtus communis essential oil, its in vitro anthelmintic ef ...
... Essential oils (EOs) find application as flavoring agents in the food industry and are also desirable ingredients as they possess preservative properties. The Mediterranean diet involves the use of a lot of herbs and spices and their products (infusions, EOs) as condiments and for the preservation of foods. Application of EOs has the advantage of homogeneous dispersion in comparison with dry leaf ...
... To prevent foodborne diseases and extend shelf life, antimicrobial agents may be used in food to inhibit the growth of undesired microorganisms. The present study was aimed to determine the antimicrobial and antifungal activities of the fermented medicinal plants extract using Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356. The fermentation kinetic parameters, biochemical composition and the volatile compoun ...
... Synthetic chemical pediculicides used for head-louse treatment do not kill louse eggs, can induce side effects in humans, and lead to genetic resistance in lice worldwide, including in Thailand. Use of phytoconstituents, particularly plant-derived essential oils, is alternatively recommended for head lice. To identify biochemical constituents of Callistemon viminalis essential oil (EO) and to asse ...
... Within the framework of the development of the Algerian flora and considering the damage caused by Rhopalosiphum maidis, alternative solutions more respectful of the environment are necessary. Considering the important role of biopesticides of plant origin, this paper focuses on two plants, Myrtus communis L, belonging to the Myrtaceae family, and Foeniculum vulgare of the Apiaceae family. The aim ...
... Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae) is an external parasitic mite that has compromised honey bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) health worldwide. Varroa mite resistance to commercial formulations of synthetic acaricides has led to an increasing need for new compounds to control mite infestations in honey bee colonies. Thus, essential oils and plant extracts have been used by organic producers concerned ab ...
... Fried huajiao oil (FHO) samples prepared with red or green huajiao are widely applied in different Chinese cuisines due to their own aroma characteristics. To investigate their different aroma profiles, 2 red and 3 green FHOs were analyzed by quantitative descriptive sensory analysis (QDA) and gas chromatography–olfactometry/aroma intensity (GC–O/AI). QDA results showed a distinct difference among ...
... The insecticidal bio-efficacy of Lamiaceae essential oils (LEOs) and its major compounds (MCs) were tested against mosquitoes (Aedes vittatus and Anopheles maculates) and agricultural pests (Spodoptera litura and Helicoverpa armigera). The naturally gained LEOs were confirmed through GC-MS analysis. The larval and pupal toxicity of LEOs and their major compounds LC₅₀/LC₉₀ value was calculated by s ...
... The use of herbal extracts can be considered as an alternative method to minimize the effects of synthetic chemical pesticide used to control plant pathogens on human and environmental health. The essential oils (EOs) obtained from Thymus pectinatus (TP), Thymus convolutus (TC), and Thymus vulgaris (TV) by hydrodistillation were analyzed by GC/MS. The main components of TP, TC, and TV were thymol ...
... The current study describes the chemical composition and insecticidal activities of the essential oils (EOs) extracted from Lavandula dentata L. and Lavandula stoechas L. against the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), a worldwide fruit pest. Gas chromatography (GC) and GC-mass spectrophotometry (GC–MS) analyses revealed that L. dentata oil contained cam ...
... The present study evaluated cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-leishmanial properties of essential oil (EO) from fresh foliage of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh., and its major constituent compounds− 1,8-cineole, β-pinene and α-pinene. The chromatographic analysis of the hydrodistilled EO using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) revealed the presence of 25 compounds which constituted ...
... In the present study, the chemical composition of the volatile oil hydrodistilled from aerial parts of Rosmarinus officinalis L., growing in UAE, was determined by means of GC/FID and GC/MS analyses. The oil was characterised by dominant concentration of monoterpenes (91.7%), particularly the oxygenated fraction (64.4%), with 1,8-cineole (25.5%), a well-known compound for its medicinal and pharmac ...
... Maceration parameters such as alcohol and mistletoe content were studied to obtain high-quality macerates to produce biska, a traditional Istrian herbal spirit. An ethanol–water solution containing 25, 40, 55, and 70 v/v% ethanol and 20, 40, and 80 g/L mistletoe was macerated and pH, total acids, extract content, and color parameters were measured. Volatile compounds were determined by GC/MS. More ...
... Although chemical pesticides have been efficiently used to manage insect pest, their overuse has led to environmental contamination and threats to human health, enticing researchers to introduce eco-friendly and effective agents. In this study, the insecticidal effectiveness of essential oils isolated from Thymus species, including T. eriocalyx, T. kotschyanus, T. fallax, and T. vulgaris, was eval ...
... The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as tea tree oil, has many beneficial properties due to its bioactive compounds. The aim of this research was to characterize the tea tree essential oil (TTEO) from Slovakia and its biological properties, which are specific to the chemical composition of essential oil. Gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy revealed that terpinen-4-ol was do ...
Júlia C. Kessler; Vanessa Vieira; Isabel M. Martins; Yaidelin A. Manrique; Patrícia Ferreira; Ricardo C. Calhelha; Andreia Afonso; Lillian Barros; Alírio E. Rodrigues; Madalena M. Dias
... The potential of R. officinalis L. (RO) extracts as a source of aromas was accessed by hydrodistillation (HD) and supercritical fluid extraction using carbon dioxide (SFE-CO₂), followed by a series of analysis: quantification by GC-MS, sensory perception and description, and cytotoxicity against Vero cells. The extracts shown abundancy of α-pinene, eucalyptol, S-verbenone and camphor, contributing ...
Maria Nancy N. de Lima; Bruna A. Guimarães; Ana Lídia S. de Castro; Kevellen B. Ribeiro; Daniele C. Miller; Pedro Iuri C. da Silva; Jofre Jacob S. Freitas; Anderson B. de Lima; William N. Setzer; Joyce Kelly R. da Silva; José Guilherme S. Maia; Pablo Luis B. Figueiredo
... The leaf tea of Hyptis crenata has its practical use in the Brazilian Amazon for treating gastrointestinal and liver disorders, sweating induction, and as an anti-inflammatory. Evaluation of the chemical composition, acute oral toxicity, and antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of the H. crenata essential oil. The essential oil was hydrodistilled and analyzed by GC and GC-MS. The antin ...
... The essential oil isolated from Mentha longifolia has not been evaluated for it's nematicidal activity and thus was evaluated against J2s of Meloidogyne graminicola and chemical composition using GC and GC-MS. The yield of essential oil was 1.17% on fresh weight basis. In GC-MS analysis, a totalsixteen compounds representing 84.53% of the oil were identified. The oil was found rich in oxygenated m ...
Amaranthus retroflexus; Artemisia sieversiana; Cenchrus purpurascens; Medicago sativa; Poa annua; chemical composition; cineole; essential oils; oils; phytotoxicity; research; synergism; China
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... The chemical profile and phytotoxic activity of the essential oil extracted from Artemisia sieversiana was investigated. In total 17 compounds were identified by GC/MS, representing 99.17% of the entire oil, among which α-thujone (64.46%) and eucalyptol (10.15%) were the most abundant constituents. The major components, their mixture as well as the essential oil exhibited significant phytotoxic ac ...
Elizabeth Goya-Jorge; Osmary Fernández Expósito; José Manuel Herrero-Martínez; Ernesto F. Simó-Alfonso; Idelfonso Castañeda-Noa; María Elisa Jorge Rodríguez
Myrtaceae; chemical composition; chemometrics; cineole; essential oils; eugenol; indigenous species; leaves; oils; research; volatile compounds; Cuba
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... Mosiera Small is a genus of Myrtaceae family with about forty species identified, including the Cuban endemic plant Mosiera bullata (Britton & P.Wilson) Bisse subsp. bullata. Mosiera species have been little investigated, and this is the first study analysing the composition of Mosiera bullata. Fresh leaf samples of M. bullata were collected from different locations near Santa Clara city, Cuba, an ...
... The chemical composition and antibacterial activities of five tea tree essential oils are analyzed. GC–MS analysis reveals that 1,8‐cineole, terpinen‐4‐ol, p‐cymene, α‐terpineol, and α‐pinene are the representative composition. By comparison of the diameter of inhibition zone, oil of Melaleuca leucadendron Linn. (TTO1) shows the best antimicroorganism effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia ...
... Bisphenol A (BPA), an environmental pollutant, can cause multiple organ tissue damage by inducing oxidative stress. Cineole (CIN) is a terpene oxide existing in a variety of plant essential oils, which has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant effects. This study examined the effects of 200 nM BPA and 20 μM CIN on apoptosis, autophagy, and immunology in grass carp hepatocytes (L8824). The ...
... The purpose of this work was to investigate the protective effect of five essential oils (EOs); Rosmarinus officinalis, Thymus vulgaris, Origanum compactum Benth., Eucalyptus globulus Labill. and Ocimum basilicum L.; against oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The chemical composition of the EOs was analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-m ...
... The plants Artemisia roxburghiana Besser and Elsholtzia fruticosa Rehder were evaluated as innovative crops for the production of essential oils with valuable biological activity. For both species, Clevenger distillation resulted in high essential oil contents of 1.08 and 1.79 mL·100 g⁻¹ dry weight for A. roxburghiana and E. fruticosa, respectively. According to the results of GC/FID and GC/MS ana ...
Mentha piperita nothosubsp. piperita; camphene; cineole; compliance; comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography; desorption; disease diagnosis; gas chromatography; limonene; mass spectrometry; menthone; metabolites; peppermint oil; separation; spectrometers; volatile organic compounds
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... The high potential of exhaled breath for disease diagnosis has been highlighted in numerous studies. However, exhaled breath analysis is suffering from a lack of standardized sampling and analysis procedures, impacting the robustness of inter‐laboratory results, and thus hampering proper external validation. The aim of this work was to verify compliance and validate the performance of two differen ...
... In the present study, ten monoterpenes and phenylpropenes were tested for their contact and fumigant toxicities against oleander aphid, Aphis nerii (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Also, the inhibitory effect of compounds on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and adenosine triphosphatases (ATPases) activities was assessed in vitro to explore their possible modes of action. (-)-Menthol and (+)-camphor were the mos ...
... Brazil is the second-largest importer, after the United States, of extra-virgin olive oils with an internal production that just reaches 0.25 % of the volume imported and consumed. Information about diagnostic chemical signatures characterizing Brazilian oils is lacking, especially as related to geographical markers and key-aroma compounds distribution. This study fills this gap; by comprehensive ...
... The objectives of this work were to evaluate the efficacy of Eucalyptus camaldulensis green branches (GB) and Origanum majorana whole plant (WP) essential oils (EOs) on Tri4 gene expression and Fusarium oxysporum strains growth In vitro. Five strains of Fusarium oxysporum were identified molecularly through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the internal transcript spacer (ITS) regio ...
... Chrysomya megacephala is a vector for many pathogens and causes myiasis in vertebrates. In the present investigation, essential oil (EO) of Lantana camara was analysed by GC-MS to determine its chemical composition. Furthermore, this oil was tested against the eggs of C. megacephala to examine its ovicidal effect. Compositional analysis of EO revealed major components in the EO were α- pinene, car ...
... Monoterpenes, phenylpropenes and sesquiterpenes are the major constituents of essential oils of many aromatic plants and possess a wide spectrum of biological activities. In this study, the effect of eleven monoterpenes, phenylpropenes and sesquiterpenes on larval and pupal duration, pupation, pupal weight, adult emergence, fecundity and fertility of Spodoptera littoralis were evaluated. Results s ...
... The purpose of this study was to prepare an active, nontoxic, and biodegradable film using gelatin and chitosan including rosemary ethanol extract (EE) and essential oil (EO) to improve its physicochemical and antibacterial properties. Films with the highest mechanical properties were acquired using a polymer composition of 4 g gelatin, 3.75 g glycerol, and 1 g chitosan. This composition provided ...
... This study was conducted to investigate the effects of 1,8-cineole on antioxidant capacity, immunity, and intestinal health of broilers. A total of 540 1-day-old Arbor Acres (AA) male broilers were randomly divided into five treatments with six replicates per treatment, and 18 broilers per replicate for 42 days. Dietary treatments were a corn–soybean meal basal diet supplemented with 0, and 10, 20 ...