scholarly journals Exploring Ecological Alternatives for Crop Protection Using Coriandrum sativum Essential Oil

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 2040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Maria Sumalan ◽  
Ersilia Alexa ◽  
Iuliana Popescu ◽  
Monica Negrea ◽  
Isidora Radulov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Crop Protection ◽  
Coriandrum Sativum ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Agricultural Field ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Minimum Concentration ◽  
Weed Seeds ◽  
Antifungal Potential

Essential oils (EOs) are a natural source of active compounds with antifungal, antimycotoxigenic, and herbicidal potential, and have been successfully used in organic agriculture, instead of chemical compounds obtained by synthesis, due to their high bioactivity and the absence of toxicity. The aim of this study was to highlight the importance of Coriandrum sativum essential oil (CEO) as a potential source of bioactive constituents and its applications as an antifungal and bioherbicidal agent. The CEO was obtained by steam distillation of coriander seeds and GC-MS technique was used to determine the chemical composition. Furthermore, in vitro tests were used to determine the antifungal potential of CEO on Fusarium graminearum mycelia growth through poisoned food technique, resulting in the minimum fungistatic (MCFs) and fungicidal concentrations (MCFg). The antifungal and antimycotoxigenic effect of CEO was studied on artificially contaminated wheat seeds with F. graminearum spores. Additionally, the herbicidal potential of CEO was studied by fumigating monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weed seeds, which are problematic in agricultural field crops in Romania. The in vitro studies showed the antifungal potential of CEO, with a minimum concentration for a fungistatic effect of 0.4% and the minimum fungicidal concentration of 0.6%, respectively. An increase in the antifungal effects was observed in the in vivo experiment with F. graminearum, where a mixture of CEO with Satureja hortensis essential oil (SEO) was used. This increase is attributed to the synergistic effect of both EOs. Moreover, the synthesis of deoxynivalenol (DON)-type mycotoxins was found to be less inhibited. Hence, CEO has shown an herbicidal potential on weed seeds by affecting inhibition of germination.

Evaluation of Eight Essential Oils for Postharvest Control of Aspergillus carbonarius in Grapes

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (9) ◽  
pp. 1632-1640
Author(s):  
EMMANOUIL KONTAXAKIS ◽  
EMMANOUELA FILIPPIDI ◽  
ANDRIANA STAVROPOULOU ◽  
DIMITRA DAFERERA ◽  
PETROS A. TARANTILIS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Ochratoxin A ◽  
Mass Spectrometry Analysis ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Aspergillus Carbonarius ◽  
Common Component ◽  
Minimum Concentration

ABSTRACT A range of fungal species are associated with postharvest spoilage of grapes. However, Aspergillus carbonarius is the primary fungus responsible for the contamination of grapes with ochratoxin A, a mycotoxin causing several confirmed negative health effects in humans and animals. Aiming to find a method, safe for consumers, to prevent postharvest decay and ochratoxin A contamination of grapes, the potential use of essential oils as preservatives was investigated. Essential oils of Origanum dictamnus (dittany), Origanum onites (oregano), Origanum microphyllum (marjoram), Thymbra capitata (thyme), Satureja thymbra (savory), Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary), Laurus nobilis (laurel), and Salvia officinalis (sage) were tested. The essential oil components were identified by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis. A first evaluation of the effectiveness of essential oils was performed in vitro at a range of concentrations up to 300 μL L−1. Based on the results of the in vitro tests, the four most effective essential oils (O. dictamnus, O. onites, T. capitata, and S. thymbra) were tested on Sultana grapes during postharvest storage. The four essential oils tested, which had carvacrol and/or thymol as a common component, at a high concentration significantly reduced or even inhibited growth of the fungus in all treatments. As revealed from the results, the essential oils of O. dictamnus, O. onites, and S. thymbra were the most effective, causing total inhibition of the growth of the fungus with a minimum concentration of 100 μL L−1, followed by the essential oil of T. capitata, which showed total effectiveness with a minimum concentration of 200 μL L−1. Although essential oils of O. microphyllum, L. nobilis, S. officinalis, and R. officinalis had a significant effect on the growth of A. carbonarius, they failed to inhibit its growth at any of the concentrations tested. HIGHLIGHTS

scholarly journals Effet aphicide de l’huile essentielle de Ocimum basilicum L. et de son composé majoritaire sur le puceron du cotonnier Aphis gossypii Glover (Homoptera : Aphididae) au Togo

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-96
Author(s):  
Pikassalé K. Akantetou ◽  
Nafadjara A. Nadio ◽  
Magnim E. Bokobana ◽  
Panawé Tozoou ◽  
Pali Kilimou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Insecticide Resistance ◽  
Aphis Gossypii ◽  
Lethal Dose ◽  
Crop Protection ◽  
Ocimum Basilicum ◽  
Huile Essentielle ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Minimum Concentration

L’utilisation abusive des produits chimiques de synthèse pose un problème de santé publique. Afin de contribuer à la protection écologique durables des cultures, les effets aphicides in vitro de l’huile essentielle de Ocimum basilicum L. une plante de la flore togolaise et son composé majoritaire, l’estragole, ont été évalués sur les adultes du puceron Aphis gossypii. Les tests biologiques ont été effectués en laboratoire selon la méthode recommandée par Insecticide Resistance Action Commitee (IRAC) N° 1 Version 2. Les résultats obtenus ont révélé que l’huile essentielle de O. basilicum et l’estragole ont montré une activité insecticide intéressante sur les pucerons. La concentration minimale pour obtenir 100% de mortalité a été de 3 μL.mL-1 pour l’huile essentielle et de 2 μL.mL-1 pour l’estragole. Les DL50 obtenues sont de 1400 ppm pour l’huile essentielle et de 700 ppm pour l’estragole. L’huile essentielle et son composé majoritaire se sont révélés efficaces in vitro avec un effet de toxicité plus élevée de l’estragole sur A. gossypii. Les tests en milieu réel et l’évaluation de leur innocuité sur les organismes non cibles seront nécessaires pour confirmer l’intérêt de ces résultats dans l’élaboration d’une stratégie de gestion intégrée à l’aide de ces pesticides naturels contre ce ravageur redoutable. © 2020 International Formulae Group. All rights reserved. Mots clés: Cotonnier, Aphis gossypii, Ocimum basilicum, huile essentielle, estragole English Title: Aphicide effect of the essential oil of Ocimum basilum L. and its majority compound on cotton aphid Aphis gossypii Glover (Homoptera: Aphididae) in Togo English Abstract The excessive use of synthetic chemicals is a public health issue. In order to contribute to sustainable ecological crop protection, in vitro aphicide effects of the essential oil of Ocimum basilicum L. a plant of Togolese flora and its majority compound, estragole, were evaluated on the adults of the aphid Aphis gossypii. Laboratory biological tests were conducted using the method recommended by the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) 1 Version 2. Results showed that essential oil of O. basilicum and estragole had interesting insecticidal activity on aphids. The minimum concentration to achieve 100% mortality was 3 μL.mL-1 for the essential oil and 2 μL.mL-1 for the estragole. Lethal Dose (LD50) values were 1400 ppm for the essential oil and 700 ppm for the estragole. The essential oil and its majority compound were effective in vitro with a higher toxicity effect of estragole on A. gossypii. Field tests and the evaluation of their safety on non-target organisms will be necessary to confirm the relevance of these results for an integrated management strategy development, using natural pesticides against this devastating pest. © 2020 International Formulae Group. All rights reserved. Keywords: cotton plant, Aphis gossypii, Ocimum basilicum, essential oil, estragole

scholarly journals Wound Healing Activity of the Essential Oil of Bursera morelensis, in Mice

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 1795
Author(s):  
Judith Salas-Oropeza ◽  
Manuel Jimenez-Estrada ◽  
Armando Perez-Torres ◽  
Andres Eliu Castell-Rodriguez ◽  
Rodolfo Becerril-Millan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Murine Model ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Wound Healing Process ◽  
Fibroblast Migration

Bursera morelensis is used in Mexican folk medicine to treat wounds on the skin. It is an endemic tree known as “aceitillo”, and the antibacterial and antifungal activity of its essential oil has been verified; it also acts as an anti-inflammatory. All of these reported biological activities make the essential oil of B. morelensis a candidate to accelerate the wound-healing process. The objective was to determine the wound-healing properties of B. morelensis’ essential oil on a murine model. The essential oil was obtained by hydro-distillation, and the chemical analysis was performed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). In the murine model, wound-healing efficacy (WHE) and wound contraction (WC) were evaluated. Cytotoxic activity was evaluated in vitro using peritoneal macrophages from BALB/c mice. The results showed that 18 terpenoid-type compounds were identified in the essential oil. The essential oil had remarkable WHE regardless of the dose and accelerated WC and was not cytotoxic. In vitro tests with fibroblasts showed that cell viability was dose-dependent; by adding 1 mg/mL of essential oil (EO) to the culture medium, cell viability decreased below 80%, while, at doses of 0.1 and 0.01 mg/mL, it remained around 90%; thus, EO did not intervene in fibroblast proliferation, but it did influence fibroblast migration when wound-like was done in monolayer cultures. The results of this study demonstrated that the essential oil was a pro-wound-healing agent because it had good healing effectiveness with scars with good tensile strength and accelerated repair. The probable mechanism of action of the EO of B. morelensis, during the healing process, is the promotion of the migration of fibroblasts to the site of the wound, making them active in the production of collagen and promoting the remodeling of this collagen.

scholarly journals Antifungal activity of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil against Aspergillus flavus

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Martinazzo ◽  
Filipe Da Silva de Oliveira ◽  
Carlos Eduardo de Souza Teodoro
Keyword(s):  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Aspergillus Flavus ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Object Of Study ◽  
Corn Kernels

The search for alternatives for the control of microbiological contamination in foods has been the object of study in different scientific areas. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil in controlling the growth of the fungus Aspergillus flavus in three types of analysis: first, by in vitro tests, in essential oil doses between 0.2 and 1.0 μL/ml; second, by serial microdilution to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration, in doses between 0.1 and 1.2 μL/mL; and third, by inhibition of fungal growth in corn kernels contaminated using essential oil doses of 0.4, 0.7, and 1.0 μL/mL, in the incubation times of 14, 28, and 42 days. The in vitro tests showed that the essential oil controlled the fungus from doses of 0.6 μL/mL, but the dose of 1.0 μL/mL controlled 100% growth until day eight of incubation, from which it decreased. The minimum inhibitory concentration for the microdilution analysis was 0.9 μL/mL. The evaluation of the corn kernels for all doses of essential oil and times tested showed 100% inhibition of the fungal growth.

scholarly journals Breakpoints for the Classification of Anti-Candida Compounds in Antifungal Screening

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Danielle da Nóbrega Alves ◽  
Alana Rodrigues Ferreira ◽  
Allana Brunna Sucupira Duarte ◽  
Ana Karoline Vieira Melo ◽  
Damião Pergentino de Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Species ◽  
Classification Scheme ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Drug Candidates ◽  
Antifungal Potential ◽  
Reference Strains

Introduction. The absence of a standardized classification scheme for the antifungal potency of compounds screened against Candida species may hinder the study of new drugs. This systematic review proposes a scheme of interpretative breakpoints for the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of bioactive compounds against Candida species in in vitro tests. Materials and Methods. A literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, and SciFinder databases for the period from January 2015 to April 2020. The following inclusion criterion was used: organic compounds tested by the microdilution technique according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute protocol against reference strains of the genus Candida. A total of 545 articles were retrieved after removing duplicates. Of these, 106 articles were selected after applying the exclusion criteria and were evaluated according to the number of synthesized molecules and their chemical classes, the type of strain (reference or clinical) used in the antifungal test, the Candida species, and the MIC (in μg/mL) used. Results. The analysis was performed based on the median, quartiles (25% and 75%), maximum, and minimum values of four groups: all strains, ATCC strains, C. albicans strains, and C. albicans ATCC strains. The following breakpoints were proposed to define the categories: MIC < 3.515   μ g / mL (very strong bioactivity); 3.516-25 μg/mL (strong bioactivity); 26-100 μg/mL (moderate bioactivity); 101-500 μg/mL (weak bioactivity); 500-2000 μg/mL (very weak bioactivity); and >2000 μg/mL (no bioactivity). Conclusions. A classification scheme of the antifungal potency of compounds against Candida species is proposed that can be used to identify the antifungal potential of new drug candidates.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Properties and Anti-cholinesterase Activity of Cordia gilletii (Boraginaceae) Leaves Essential Oil

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1100600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Bonesi ◽  
Philippe N. Okusa ◽  
Rosa Tundis ◽  
Monica R. Loizzo ◽  
Federica Menichini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Bleaching Test ◽  
Total Oil ◽  
Β Carotene ◽  
Terpene Derivatives

This study aimed to investigate for the first time the chemical composition, the antioxidant properties and the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibitory activity of the essential oil from the leaves of Cordia gilletii De Wild (Boraginaceae). The essential oil, characterized by 23 constituents (90.1% of the total oil), was constituted by terpene derivatives (25.6%) and non-terpene derivatives (64.5%), among which aldehydes, fatty acids and alkanes were present with the percentage of 16.5%, 18.8% and 23.1%, respectively. The antioxidant activity of C. gilletii essential oil was screened by two in vitro tests: DPPH and β-carotene bleaching test. The essential oil revealed antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 75.0 and 129.9 μg/mL on DPPH radical and β-carotene decoloration tests, respectively. Moreover, C. gilletii inhibited AChE enzyme with an IC50 value of 105.6 μg/mL.

scholarly journals Phytochemical characterization, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of essential oil and extracts of Tagetes patula on Staphylococcus aureus

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-367
Author(s):  
Virginia Monserrate López Zambrano ◽  
Alex Alberto Dueñas Rivadeneira ◽  
José Gerardo Cuenca Nevárez ◽  
Joan Manuel Rodríguez-Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Refractive Index ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Tagetes Patula

Tagetes patula is an ornamental plant species and its essential oils contain potentially allelopathic active ingredients. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition of extracts, the antioxidant and antibacterial activity of the essential oil of flowering leaves of the species, on Staphylococcus aureus. For this, the extraction of the essential oil by hydrodistillation was carried out, evaluating the physical characteristics (solubility, density and refractive index) and phytochemical characteristics of the extracts through a phytochemical screening (alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins and reducing sugars). The quantificatics of phenols in the essential oil was performed by the Folin Ciocalteu method, the antioxidant activity using the DPPH and ABTS tests, the antimicrobial activity by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration. The results obtained showed for the essential oil, a density of 0,733 g.mL-1, refractive index of 1,47 and insolubility in ethanol (70 %), presence of tannins, flavonoids and phenols in the extracts. The phenolic content was 1.024 ± 0,19 mg.g-1 TAE, the antioxidant activity with DPPH was 87,6 ± 0,18 µmol.g-1TE and with ABTS 180,83 ± 0,36 µmol.g-1 TE in Trolox equivalent. The minimum inhibitory concentration was 16,67 mm against S. aureus, in response to which it is concluded that the essential oil of T. patula had antioxidant activity against radicals DPPH and ABTS, high phenolic contents and showed antibacterial activity in vitro tests against S. aureus.

scholarly journals In vitro and in vivo antifungal activity of Cuminum cyminum essential oil against Aspergillus aculeatus causing bunch rot of postharvest grapes

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0242862
Author(s):  
Chutima Tanapichatsakul ◽  
Sarunpron Khruengsai ◽  
Patcharee Pripdeevech
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Aspergillus Aculeatus ◽  
Cuminum Cyminum ◽  
Grape Berries ◽  
Conidia Germination ◽  
Antifungal Potential ◽  
Bunch Rot

Bunch rot in grapes is an aggressive disease and needs to be controlled during the postharvest period. We investigate the antifungal potential of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim., Zanthoxylum rhetsa, Cuminum cyminum, Coriandrum sativum, and Zingiber montanum (J. Koenig) Link ex A. Dietr. essential oils against Aspergillus aculeatus that cause bunch rot disease on postharvest grapes. C. cyminum essential oil exhibited stronger significantly inhibition percentage of 95.08% than other treatments in in vitro assay. Cumin aldehyde (33.94%) and α-terpinen-7-al (32.20%) were identified as major volatile compounds in C. cyminum oil. Antifungal potential of C. cyminum oil was then tested in conidia germination and in vitro tests compared to cumin aldehyde and α-terpinen-7-al. Their EC50 values against the conidial germination were also estimated. Significant reduction of conidia germination was also detected in C. cyminum essential oil and cumin aldehyde at a concentration of 1,000 and 100 μg/mL, respectively. EC50 values of the C. cyminum essential oil, cumin aldehyde, and α-terpinen-7-al were 67.28 μg/mL, 9.31 μg/mL, and 13.23 μg/mL, respectively. In vivo assay, the decrease of the disease severity (0.69%) and incidence (1.48%) percentage of A. aculeatus on grape berries treated at 1,000 μg/mL of C. cyminum essential oil was significantly greater than that obtained from other treatments after 10 days incubation. In addition, grape berries treated with C. cyminum essential oil decreased weight loss and retained fruit firmness. The changing of total soluble solids, total phenolic content, and antioxidant activity are also delayed in treated fruits. Therefore, essential oil of C. cyminum may be applied as a biological antifungal agent to control A. aculeatus in postharvest grapes without any negative effects on its quality.

scholarly journals A Review and Evaluation of the Data Supporting Internal Use of Helichrysum italicum

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1738
Author(s):  
Katja Kramberger ◽  
Saša Kenig ◽  
Zala Jenko Pražnikar ◽  
Nina Kočevar Glavač ◽  
Darja Barlič-Maganja
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Recent Trend ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Positive Information ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Human Use ◽  
Mediterranean Plant

Helichrysum italicum is a Mediterranean plant with various pharmacological activities. Despite extensive reports on the bioactivity of the plant, its clinically studied applications have not yet been reviewed. The aim of our study was to gather information on the internal use of H. italicum and its bioactive constituents to determine its efficacy and safety for human use. We reviewed research articles that have not been previously presented in this context and analyzed relevant clinical studies with H. italicum. Cochranelibrary.com revealed six eligible clinical trials with H. italicum that examined indications for pain management, cough, and mental exhaustion. Although the efficacy of H. italicum has been demonstrated both in in vitro tests and in humans, it is difficult to attribute results from clinical trials to H. italicum alone, as it has usually not been tested as the sole component. On the other hand, clinical trials provide positive information on the safety profile since no adverse effects have been reported. We conclude that H. italicum is safe to use internally, while new clinical studies with H. italicum as a single component are needed to prove its efficacy. Based on the recent trend in H. italicum research, further studies are to be expected.

scholarly journals Efficiency of chitosan synergism with clove essential oil in the coating of intentionally contaminated Tambaqui fillets

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 2793-2802
Author(s):  
Brenda Borges Vieira ◽  
◽  
Elaine Araújo de Carvalho ◽  
Aline Simões da Rocha Bispo ◽  
Mariza Alves Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Salmonella Enteritidis ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Escherichia Coli O157 ◽  
Chitosan Coating ◽  
Coating Efficiency ◽  
Clove Essential Oil

The edible coating of chitosan with clove essential oil (CEO) was studied for its ability to reduce the microbial growth of pathogens (Escherichia coli O157:H7 CDCEDL933, Listeria monocytogenes CERELA, Salmonella Enteritidis ATCC13076, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC43300, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC27853) in Tambaqui fillets kept under refrigeration. In in vitro tests, chitosan showed higher antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and L. monocytogenes (MIC 0.5%), and CEO for L. monocytogenes (MIC 0.08%). Based on the antimicrobial activity of chitosan and CEO, Tambaqui fillets were subjected to different treatments, T1: chitosan 2%; T2: chitosan 2% + CEO 0.16%, and T3: chitosan 0.5% + CEO 0.08%, kept at 4 ºC for 72 h. The chitosan coating, incorporated with CEO, inhibited microorganisms in Tambaqui fillets and enhanced coating efficiency (p < 0.05). It was most effective against L. monocytogenes and S. aureus at the lowest CEO concentration (0.08%). Chitosan coating in combination with CEO enhanced the antimicrobial effect of pathogens on Tambaqui fillets, increased their shelf life under refrigeration, and was more effective against Gram-positive pathogens than Gram-negative pathogens.

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