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A Cytogenomic Analysis Reveals a New Fusarium fujikuroi Species Associated with Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

Biology and Life Sciences Forum, 2023
This study presents the first report of a Fusarium wilt in Cymbopogon citratus in Portugal. Fusarium is one of the most prominent genera of plant pathogens due to its wide range of hosts and mycotoxin production.
Tomás Cavaco, Catarina Gomes-Domingues, Filipe Gonçalves   +2 more
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Chemical Profile and Antibacterial Activity of Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Essential Oil

ChemistrySelect, Volume 11, Issue 29, 3 August 2026.
The essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus was chemically characterized by GC–MS and evaluated for antibacterial activity against clinically relevant Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria. Citral isomers (geranial and neral) were identified as the major constituents, and the oil exhibited selective bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects, supporting ...
Francarlos Guimarães Rodrigues, Bernardina de Paixão Santos, Dicla Aline Semedo da Veiga, Maria Alcantara dos Santos, Natália Kelly Gomes de Carvalho, Lariza Leisla Leandro Nascimento, Sávio Benvindo Ferreira, Everton Vieira da Silva   +7 more
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In Vitro Antifungal Effect of Selected Essential Oils Against Clinical Isolates Causing Fungal Keratitis: A Preliminary Pharmacological Evaluation

Future Pharmacology
Background/Objectives: Fungal keratitis (FK) is a current challenge in ophthalmology due to its association with severe visual impairment and the limitations of current antifungal therapies.
Elijah Akegbe, Nuno Mesquita, Célia Cabral, Emília Pereira, Luís Fernandes, Anália do Carmo, Rui Tomé, Dolores Pinheiro, João Pinheiro-Costa, Andreia M. Rosa, Elisa J. Campos   +10 more
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Pharmacognostic Study of Bhustrina (Cymbopogon citratus Stapf.)

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS), 2020
Background: The plant Cymbopogon citratus Stapf. commonly known as Lemon grass belongs to Poeceae family and is a native of tropical countries, especially in Southeast Asia. Various studies has been done on the plant to reveal its potential therapeutic effects.
Seema Pradeep, Shivamanjunath MP
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Comparative Valorization of Diverse Food Waste Streams Into Functional ZnO Nanoparticles for Postharvest Pathogen Control

ChemistrySelect, Volume 11, Issue 31, 17 August 2026.
Due to varying amounts of phytochemical constituents, diverse food waste have shown to differentially mediate the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles with unique physicochemical properties and antimicrobial performance. In this study, raspberry pomace (RP) amongst other waste produces well‐dispersed nanoparticles with superior overall activity against food ...
Tshiamo B. Leta, Jerry O. Adeyemi, Olaniyi A. Fawole   +2 more
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Antifungal analysis of incorporation of the essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus (D.C.) Stapf into polymethyl methacrylate

RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2023
Objective: Evaluated the antifungal effect of the incorporation of different concentrations of the essential oil Cymbopogon citratus (capim santo), into polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) against Candida albicans. Methods: Fifty specimens were fabricated and
Ronaldo Campêlo dos SANTOS, Manuela Gouvêa Campêlo dos SANTOS, Thiago Franco de Oliveira CARNEIRO, Flávia Lucisano Botelho do AMARAL   +3 more
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Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of Cymbopogon citratus and Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oils [PDF]

Ciência e Natura, 2018
Plant secondary metabolites have attracted considerable attention from the industry as consumers are increasing their interest for natural products over chemically synthesized reagents to be used as additives in food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. Some plant essential oils show significant antimicrobial properties and this could be exploited to produce
Maria Vanaina Souza Gonçalves, Luiz Everson da Silva, Wanderlei Amaral Do Amaral, Diomar Augusto de Quadros, Rodrigo Arantes Reis, Lucas Diovani Parabocz do Amaral, Bruna Garcia, Cícero Deschamps   +7 more
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Extraction and Formulation of Perfume from Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass)

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2021
This work aimed to extract perfume from the leaves of Cymbopogon citratus using three extraction methods viz: distillation, solvent extraction and expression or effleurage. About 150 g of dried lemons grass were extracted using ethanol as the solvent to obtain essential oils required for the formulation of perfumes.
O.E. Ameh, J.I. Achika, N.M. Bello, A.J. Owolaja   +3 more
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Edible Coatings Based on Green Plantain Starch With Lemongrass Essential Oil Improved Postharvest Preservation of Giant Umbu

Journal of Food Process Engineering, Volume 49, Issue 8, August 2026.
Green plantain starch coatings containing nanoemulsified lemongrass essential oil effectively delayed ripening and preserved the postharvest quality of giant umbu fruits during refrigerated storage. The 0.8% essential oil formulation reduced weight loss, maintained peel color, and slowed changes in soluble solids, demonstrating a sustainable ...
Dioneire Amparo dos Anjos, Jaqueline Alves Rocha, Matheus Ferreira Almeida, Maiara Costa Silva, Maria José Missão Cordeiro Santos, Gabriel Duarte Gondim, Emilly Rodrigues dos Santos, Eduardo Bruno Macêdo Viana, Bruna de Andrade Braga Mendes, Mateus Pereira Flores Santos, Cristiane Martins Veloso   +10 more
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Sustainable Performance Assessment of a Direct Injection Diesel Engine Using Biodiesel Graphene Oxide Additive Blends Compared With Petrodiesel

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 7, July 2026.
A ternary blend of lemongrass oil, karanja biodiesel, and diesel enhanced with GO nanoparticles significantly improves engine performance and combustion efficiency. The optimized blend reduces fuel consumption and emissions while increasing brake thermal efficiency, demonstrating a sustainable and cleaner alternative to conventional diesel fuel ...
R. M. S. Suryanarayana Murthy, Kiran Kumar Billa, B. Krishna Murthy, Abhijit Bhowmik, Jeewan Singh, Bethelehem Burju Bukate   +5 more
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