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Green Oil‐in‐Water Nanoemulsions for Delivery of Phytochemicals With Pesticidal Activity for Sustainable Food Production and Safety

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Green oil‐in‐water (O/W) nanoemulsions incorporating essential oils (EOs) and food‐derived compounds are gaining prominence as biopesticidal platforms that address the growing demand for sustainable agriculture, food safety, and reduced chemical inputs.
Anna Paula Azevedo de Carvalho, David A. Weitz, Carlos Adam Conte‐Junior   +2 more
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Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass). [PDF]

, 2020
Abstract Genetics: The chromosome number reported for C. citratus is 2n = 40 (Flora of China, 2016). Reproductive biologyIn most places Cymbopogon citratus flowers very rarely or not at all. It mostly reproduces vegetatively (Oyen, 1999). Physiology and phenology: In China, C.
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Antimicrobial Effect of Spices and Their Phytochemicals: A Novel Approach to Overcoming Antibiotic Resistance

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
This graphical abstract shows the antibacterial potential of phytochemicals from 15 spices, showcasing key compounds, their extraction methods, and mechanisms of action. It highlights membrane disruption, ROS generation, enzyme inhibition, and biofilm prevention as core antibacterial pathways.
Hettiyahandi Binodh De Silva, Yanqi Dai, Shervanthi Homer‐Vanniasinkam, Mohan Edirisinghe   +3 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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Cheese industry in Brazil: Innovation, regulation and consumer perception

International Journal of Dairy Technology, Volume 79, Issue 2, April–June 2026.
This review summarises recent advances in the Brazilian cheese industry, highlighting the main types of industrial cheeses, regulatory frameworks and technological innovations. It also examines consumer perceptions, emphasising the roles of sensory quality, cultural identity, health‐oriented reformulation and sustainability in defining the ...
Renata Golin Bueno Costa, Denise Sobral, Junio César Jacinto de Paula, Kennya Beatriz Siqueira   +3 more
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Biodegradable Coatings with Essential Oils for Combating Papaya Anthracnose: State of the Art and Perspectives

Food Bioengineering, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 138-151, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Papaya (Carica papaya L.) production and marketability are strongly constrained by postharvest diseases, with anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum spp. representing the most significant threat. Traditional control relies on synthetic fungicides, which, although effective, face challenges such as the development of pathogen resistance ...
Raul Coimbra Miranda, Zandia Maria de Souza Nascimento, Beni Jequicene Mussengue Chaúque, Hellen Kempfer Philippsen, Lúcia de Fátima Henriques Lourenço, Consuelo Lúcia Sousa de Lima   +5 more
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Antimicrobial Paper Coatings Containing Microencapsulated Cymbopogon citratus Oil [PDF]

Coatings, 2019
Essential oils are environmentally friendly candidates for antimicrobial smart packaging systems. Encapsulation is needed to reduce their volatility and achieve controlled release. Within this study, the essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus (citronella oil) was microencapsulated and applied in pressure-sensitive antimicrobial functional coatings on ...
Boštjan Šumiga, Barbara Šumiga, David Ravnjak, Bojana Boh Podgornik   +3 more
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Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts: Applications in Catalysis and Biomedicine

Nano Select, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT The green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles (MONPs) using plant‐based resources has gained significant traction as an environmentally benign, cost‐effective, and scalable alternative to traditional chemical and physical methods. This review comprehensively explores the plant‐mediated synthesis routes for a variety of MONPs, including CuO,
Faith Mwangi, Jannatun Zia, Ufana Riaz
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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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