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Sebastião F, Vaz DC, Pires CL, Cruz PF, Moreno MJ, Brito RMM, Cotrim L, Oliveira N, Costa A, Fonseca A, Rodrigues M, Ispolnov K, Bernardino R, Vieira J. Nutrient-efficient catfish-based aquaponics for producing lamb's lettuce at two light intensities. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:6541-6552. [PMID: 38520251 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Aquaponic systems are sustainable processes of managing water and nutrients for food production. An innovate nutrient-efficient catfish-based (Clarias gariepinus) aquaponics system was implemented for producing two cultivars of two leafy vegetables largely consumed worldwide: lamb's lettuce (Valerianella locusta var. Favor and Valerianella locusta var. de Hollande) and arugula (Eruca vesicaria var. sativa and Eruca sativa). Different growing treatments (4 × 2 factorial design) were applied to plants of each cultivar, grown at two light intensities (120 and 400 μmol m-2 s-1). During growth, several morphological characteristics (root length, plant height, leaf number, foliage diameter and biggest leaf length) were measured. At harvest, plants were weighed and examined qualitatively in terms of greenness and health status. Additionally, leaf extracts were obtained and used to determine total phenolic contents, antioxidant capacities, and levels of cytotoxicity to Caco-2 intestinal model cells. RESULTS After a 5-week growth period, both lamb's lettuce cultivars presented high levels of greenness and health status, at both light intensities, particularly the var. de Hollande that also showed higher average performance in terms of plant morphology. In turn, arugula cultivars showed lower levels of greenness and health status, especially the cultivar E. vesicaria var. sativa submitted to direct sunlight during growth. In addition, plant specimens submitted to higher levels of light intensity showed higher contents in antioxidants/polyphenols. Cultivars with a higher content in antioxidants/polyphenols led to higher Caco-2 cell viability. CONCLUSION For successful industrial implementation of the aquaponics technology, different and optimized acclimatizing conditions must be applied to different plant species and cultivars. © 2024 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Fernando Sebastião
- LSRE-LCM-Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM-Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Coimbra Chemistry Center, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Coimbra Chemistry Center, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Coimbra Chemistry Center, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Coimbra Chemistry Center, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Coimbra Chemistry Center, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM-Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM-Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM-Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM-Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM-Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- School of Tourism and Marine Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, Peniche, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM-Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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Hallmann E, Rusaczonek A, Muszyńska E, Ziółkowski D, Kuliński S, Jasek J, Ponder A. A Long-Term Study on Chemical Compounds and Their Location in Sweet Basil Leaves from Organic and Conventional Producers. Foods 2024; 13:383. [PMID: 38338517 PMCID: PMC10855304 DOI: 10.3390/foods13030383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Bioactive compound profiles in organic and conventional sweet basil were analyzed by HPLC, and the enzymatic status and antioxidant status of plants cultivated with the two systems were also examined. Fluorescence microscopy was used for the determination of compounds' locations in the basil leaves. The experiment was conducted from 2019 to 2021. Organic and conventional basil samples were obtained directly from Polish herb producers. The results showed that the chemical profiles of organic and conventional basil leaves are different. Not only the cultivation method but also the experimental year had a significant impact on the antioxidant content in basil leaves. Organic basil contained significantly more dry matter (11.97 g 100 g-1 FW) compared to conventional one (10.54 g 100 g-1 FW) and a higher tendency for total phenolic compounds (5.24 mg g -1 DW) accumulation. The higher bioactive compound content reflects the antioxidant activity (61.0%, 54.33%, and 46%) in organic basil compared to conventional (46.87%, 38.055, and 39.24%) with respect to the analysis method (ABTS, DPPH, and FRAP). Catalase activity (39 µmol H2O2 min-1 mg-1) in organic basil was higher compared to conventional (23.19 µmol H2O2 min-1 mg-1) ones. The obtained results are very unique and could be used by herb producers as a key for high-quality basil production. The higher concentration of bioactive compounds in organic basil gives a better nutraceutical status to this popular herb.
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- Ewelina Hallmann
- Department of Functional and Organic Food, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
- Bioeconomy Research Institute, Agriculture Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, Donelaicio 58, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.); (E.M.)
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- Military University of Technology, gen. Sylwestra Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland;
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- The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Rd, Box 1341, Wanstead BB11000, Barbados;
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- Independent Public Health Care, Henryka Sienkiewicza 7, 09-100 Płońsk, Poland;
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- Department of Functional and Organic Food, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
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Petrea ȘM, Simionov IA, Antache A, Nica A, Oprica L, Miron A, Zamfir CG, Neculiță M, Dima MF, Cristea DS. An Analytical Framework on Utilizing Various Integrated Multi-Trophic Scenarios for Basil Production. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:540. [PMID: 36771624 PMCID: PMC9920146 DOI: 10.3390/plants12030540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Here, we aim to improve the overall sustainability of aquaponic basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)-sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) integrated recirculating systems. We implement new AI methods for operational management together with innovative solutions for plant growth bed, consisting of Rapana venosa shells (R), considered wastes in the food processing industry. To this end, the ARIMA-supervised learning method was used to develop solutions for forecasting the growth of both fish and plant biomass, while multi-linear regression (MLR), generalized additive models (GAM), and XGBoost were used for developing black-box virtual sensors for water quality. The efficiency of the new R substrate was evaluated and compared to the consecrated light expended clay aggregate-LECA aquaponics substrate (H). Considering two different technological scenarios (A-high feed input, B-low feed input, respectively), nutrient reduction rates, plant biomass growth performance and additionally plant quality are analysed. The resulting prediction models reveal a good accuracy, with the best metrics for predicting N-NO3 concentration in technological water. Furthermore, PCA analysis reveals a high correlation between water dissolved oxygen and pH. The use of innovative R growth substrate assured better basil growth performance. Indeed, this was in terms of both average fresh weight per basil plant, with 22.59% more at AR compared to AH, 16.45% more at BR compared to BH, respectively, as well as for average leaf area (LA) with 8.36% more at AR compared to AH, 9.49% more at BR compared to BH. However, the use of R substrate revealed a lower N-NH4 and N-NO3 reduction rate in technological water, compared to H-based variants (19.58% at AR and 18.95% at BR, compared to 20.75% at AH and 26.53% at BH for N-NH4; 2.02% at AR and 4.1% at BR, compared to 3.16% at AH and 5.24% at BH for N-NO3). The concentration of Ca, K, Mg and NO3 in the basil leaf area registered the following relationship between the experimental variants: AR > AH > BR > BH. In the root area however, the NO3 were higher in H variants with low feed input. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents in basil roots and aerial parts and the antioxidant activity of the methanolic extracts of experimental variants revealed that the highest total phenolic and flavonoid contents were found in the BH variant (0.348% and 0.169%, respectively in the roots, 0.512% and 0.019%, respectively in the aerial parts), while the methanolic extract obtained from the roots of the same variant showed the most potent antioxidant activity (89.15%). The results revealed that an analytical framework based on supervised learning can be successfully employed in various technological scenarios to optimize operational management in an aquaponic basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)-sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) integrated recirculating systems. Also, the R substrate represents a suitable alternative for replacing conventional aquaponic grow beds. This is because it offers better plant growth performance and plant quality, together with a comparable nitrogen compound reduction rate. Future studies should investigate the long-term efficiency of innovative R aquaponic growth bed. Thus, focusing on the application of the developed prediction and forecasting models developed here, on a wider range of technological scenarios.
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- Ștefan-Mihai Petrea
- Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Domnească Street, No. 111, 800008 Galaţi, Romania
- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Nicolae Bălcescu Street, 59–61, 800001 Galati, Romania
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- Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Domnească Street, No. 111, 800008 Galaţi, Romania
- Department of Automatic Control and Electrical Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galaţi, 47 Domnească Street, 800008 Galaţi, Romania
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- Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Domnească Street, No. 111, 800008 Galaţi, Romania
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Domnească Street, No. 111, 800008 Galaţi, Romania
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street Number 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Nicolae Bălcescu Street, 59–61, 800001 Galati, Romania
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- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Nicolae Bălcescu Street, 59–61, 800001 Galati, Romania
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- Institute for Research and Development in Aquatic Ecology, Fishing and Aquaculture, 54 Portului Street, 800211 Galati, Romania
- Faculty of Enginnering and Agronomy in Braila, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Domnească Street, No. 111, 800008 Galaţi, Romania
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- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Nicolae Bălcescu Street, 59–61, 800001 Galati, Romania
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León-Cañedo JA, Alarcón-Silvas SG, Fierro-Sañudo JF, Rodríguez-Montes de Oca GA, Fregoso-López MG, Páez-Osuna F. Mercury in basil (Ocimum basilicum) grown simultaneously with shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) by aquaponics. J Food Compost Anal 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kaboré K, Konaté K, Dakuyo R, Sanou A, Sama H, Santara B, Dicko MH. Evaluation of phytonutrients composition and nutraceutical potential of tomato by-products. CYTA - JOURNAL OF FOOD 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2022.2148755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Kabakdé Kaboré
- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology and Nutrition, University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology and Nutrition, University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Applied Sciences and Technologies Training and Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Dedougou, Dedougou, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology and Nutrition, University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology and Nutrition, University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Applied Chemistry, Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Training and Research Unit in Life and Earth Sciences, Nazi BONI University, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology and Nutrition, University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Zantanta N, Kambizi L, Etsassala NGER, Nchu F. Comparing Crop Yield, Secondary Metabolite Contents, and Antifungal Activity of Extracts of Helichrysum odoratissimum Cultivated in Aquaponic, Hydroponic, and Field Systems. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:2696. [PMID: 36297720 PMCID: PMC9611307 DOI: 10.3390/plants11202696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The overexploitation of wild plants for medicinal uses and conventional agricultural farming methods, which use high amounts of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, have had devastating environmental consequences. This study aimed to evaluate the prospects of using aquaponics and hydroponics as alternative approaches to soil cultivation by comparing the crop yields, secondary metabolite contents, and the antifungal activities of ethanol extracts of Helichrysum odoratissimum (L.) Sweet, a widely used medicinal plant species in Southern Africa. Six-week-old H. odoratissimum seedlings were grown in aquaponic and hydroponic systems. The growth parameters, secondary metabolite contents, and antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum were assessed. The results for crop yield (plant height, fresh and dry weights) and the tissue nutrient contents did not change substantially (p > 0.05) between aquaponic and hydroponic treatments. Gas chromatography−mass spectrometry (GC−MS) analysis showed that monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes were the most abundant compounds in H. odoratissimum; however, no statistical difference was observed among the field, hydroponic, and aquaponic plants (DF = 2; χ2 = 2.67; p > 0.05). While there was no significant difference in polyphenol contents among the three treatments, remarkably, the flavonol contents in the leaves varied significantly (DF = 2; χ2 = 6.23; p < 0.05) among the three treatments. A higher flavonol content occurred in leaves from the hydroponic system than in leaves from the aquaponic (p < 0.05) and field (p > 0.05) systems. The MIC results showed that the ethanolic extract of H. odoratissimum was fungistatic against F. oxysporum; however, this effect was more prominent in the ethanol extracts of plants grown in the aquaponic system, with a mean MIC value of 0.37 ± 0.00 mg/mL The key findings of this study are that aquaponically cultivated plants exhibited the best antifungal activity, while higher total flavonol contents occurred in the hydroponically cultivated plants. In conclusion, aquaponics and hydroponics performed better or similar to field cultivation and are viable alternative methods for cultivating H. odoratissimum plants.
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Basirat M, Mousavi SM. Effect of Foliar Application of Silicon and Salicylic Acid on Regulation of Yield and Nutritional Responses of Greenhouse Cucumber Under High Temperature. JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION 2022; 41:1978-1988. [PMID: 0 DOI: 10.1007/s00344-021-10562-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Larvicidal Activity and Phytochemical Profiling of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Leaf Extract against Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus). HORTICULTURAE 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae8050443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Applying larvicides to interrupt a mosquito’s life cycle is an important strategy for vector control. This study was conducted to evaluate the larvicidal properties of the hexane extract of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.; family Lamiaceae) leaves against the wild strain of Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse). Third instar larvae (20 larvae/replicate, n = 3) were exposed to different concentrations of the extract (6.25–200 µg/mL), and the mortality rate was recorded. Probit analysis showed that the median lethal concentration and 95% lethal concentration of the extract were 16.0 (10.9–22.1) and 53.0 (34.6–136.8) µg/mL, respectively, after 24 h exposure. Only the fractions F3, F4, and F5 from the column chromatography displayed high mortality rates of 91.7–100% at 25.0 µg/mL after 24 h exposure. Subsequent column chromatography from the pooled fraction yielded two active subfractions, H-F345-S2 and H-F345-S3, with mortality rates of 100% and 98.3 ± 2.9%, respectively, at 12.5 µg/mL. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis unveiled that methyl chavicol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol, cedrelanol, methyl eugenol, 2,4,di-tert-butylphenol, and phytol were the major components in both subfractions with some of them being reported as larvicidal compounds. The results suggest that sweet basil has substantial larvicidal activity against Ae. albopictus mosquito and is a potential source of naturally derived larvicide.
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