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Agave Steroidal Saponins as Potential Bioherbicides
Agronomy, 2021 Agave saponins are a valuable resource for the prospective development of new forms of agrochemicals. The extraction method was optimized and applied to 17 Agave species.
Alexandra G. Durán +3 more
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Toxins, 2022 In the work described here, a number of sesquiterpenes and benzoxazinoids from natural sources, along with their easily accessible derivatives, were evaluated against the main protease, RNA replicase and spike glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 by molecular ...
Francisco J. R. Mejías +7 more
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Agronomy, 2023 Natural products have been postulated as an alternative to the use of synthetic herbicides in pest control. The latter compounds have caused numerous problems and these include the appearance of resistance to such herbicides.
Cristina Díaz-Franco +4 more
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Allelopathy and Agricultural Sustainability: Implication in weed management and crop protection—an overview [PDF]
, 2019 Crop plants have defined roles in agricultural production and feeding the world. They are affected by several environmental and biological stresses, which range from soil salinity, drought, and climate change to exposure to diverse plant ...
Ali, Hazart +5 more
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Frontiers in Plant Science, 2016 In contrast to plant-animal interactions, the conceptual framework regarding the impact of secondary metabolites in mediating plant-plant interference is currently less well defined. Here, we address hypotheses about the role of chemically-mediated plant-
Catherine eFERNANDEZ +9 more
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Emerging Trends in Allelopathy: A Genetic Perspective for Sustainable Agriculture
Agronomy, 2022 Over the past decades, a growing interest in allelopathy has been recorded due to the effective use of allelochemicals as growth regulators, bioherbicides, insecticides, and antimicrobial crop protection in the sustainable agriculture field.
Meriem Miyassa Aci +3 more
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Synergy and Other Interactions between Polymethoxyflavones from Citrus Byproducts
Molecules, 2015 The citrus by-products released from citrus processing plants may contain high levels of potentially bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, which are a widely distributed group of polyphenolic compounds with health-related properties based on their ...
Benito F. García +2 more
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Potent endogenous allelopathic compounds in Lepidium sativum seed exudate: effects on epidermal cell growth in Amaranthus caudatus seedlings [PDF]
, 2012 Many plants exude allelochemicals – compounds that affect the growth of neighbouring plants. This study reports further studies of the reported effect of cress (Lepidium sativum) seed(ling) exudates on seedling growth in Amaranthus caudatus and Lactuca ...
Fry, Stephen, Iqbal, Amjad
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Dereplication of New Saponins from Agave bracteosa
PlantsThe genus Agave comprises over 400 species that are known for their diverse applications, which include being sources of fiber, food, and beverages. There has recently been increased interest in exploring the metabolic content of this genus, and in this ...
Francesca Guzzo +4 more
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Ginger Phytotoxicity: Potential Efficacy of Extracts, Metabolites and Derivatives for Weed Control
AgronomyThe negative implications for weeds encourage the finding of novel sources of phytotoxic agents for sustainable management. While traditional herbicides are effective, especially at large scales, the environmental impact and proliferation of resistant ...
Jesús G. Zorrilla +5 more
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