Chemical composition and antifungal effects of three species of Satureja (S. hortensis, S. spicigera, and S. khuzistanica) essential oils on the main pathogens of strawberry fruit [PDF]
Due to an increasing risk of chemical contamination upon the application of synthetic fungicides to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables, essential oils are gaining increasing attentions.
Farzaneh, M.+4 more
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Every year the world loses about 50% of fruits and vegetables post-harvest and in the supply chain. The use of biodegradable coatings and films with antioxidant properties has been considered an excellent alternative to extend the shelf life of food ...
Paula Gómez-Contreras+4 more
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Essential Oils and Antifungal Activity [PDF]
Since ancient times, folk medicine and agro-food science have benefitted from the use of plant derivatives, such as essential oils, to combat different diseases, as well as to preserve food. In Nature, essential oils play a fundamental role in protecting the plant from biotic and abiotic attacks to which it may be subjected.
Filomena Nazzaro+3 more
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The function of the tapetal tissue during microsporogenesis in Lilium
The main functional activity -of the tapetum in the Lilium anther is the synthesis of reserve lipids and carotenoid pigments. The fusion of these substances during tapetum desintegration results in the formation of pollenkitt Pollernkitt participates in ...
S. Reznickova, M. T. Willemse
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Comparative ecological testing of Achillea millefolium (L.) cultivars in Moscow Province
Background. The cultivars of Achillea millefolium L.: ‘Eney’ and ‘Millennium’ (Research Institute of Agriculture of Crimea), and ‘Vasyurinsky’ (North-Caucasian Branch of VILAR), were the objects of the ecological testing in 2018–2020 in Moscow Province ...
I. N. Korotkikh+2 more
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Effects of Tangerine Essential Oil on Brain Waves, Moods, and Sleep Onset Latency
Tangerine (Citrus tangerina) is one of the most important crops of Thailand with a total harvest that exceeds 100,000 tons. Citrus essential oils are widely used as aromatherapy and medicinal agents.
Supaya Chandharakool+8 more
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Background: Treatment options for aspergillosis include amphotericin B (AMB) and azole compounds, such as itraconazole (ITZ). However, serious side effects related to these antifungal agents are increasingly evident, and resistance continues to increase.
Valeria Allizond+6 more
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Elaboration of Essential Oil From the Oregano for Medicinal Use Sheet [PDF]
The extraction and industrialization of the oregano oil in Ecuador can represent an important source of work, from the harvest to the transformation of the raw material into finished product.
Cuello, R. L. (Ricardo)+3 more
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Lemon essential oil; the organic insect repellent [PDF]
Commercial insecticides are widely used in most sectors of the agricultural production to avoid or reduce losses by insects and hence it can improve the production as well as the quality of the product produced.
Abdul Halim, Norhazimah+5 more
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Chemical Composition and in Vitro Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Eucalyptus gillii Essential Oil and Extracts [PDF]
In this study, essential oil and various extracts (hexane, petroleum ether, acetone, ethanol, methanol and water) of Eucalyptus gilii were screened for their chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.
Ahmed Lebrihi+20 more
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