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Begum K, Hasan N, Shammi M. Selective biotic stressors' action on seed germination: A review. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 346:112156. [PMID: 38866107 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2024.112156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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In the realm of plant biology and agriculture, seed germination serves as a fundamental process with far-reaching implications for crop production and environmental health. This comprehensive review seeks to unravel the intricate web of interactions between some biotic stressors and seed germination, addressing the pertinent issue of how these stressors influence seed germination. Different chemicals produced by interacting plants (different parts), fungi, bacteria, or insects can either promote or inhibit seed germination. Releasing chemicals that modulate signaling pathways and cellular processes significantly disrupt essential cellular functions. This disruption leads to diverse germination outcomes, introducing additional layers of complexity to this regulatory landscape. The chemicals perturb enzyme activity and membrane integrity, imposing unique challenges on the germination process. Understanding the mechanisms- how allelochemicals, mycotoxins, or bacterial toxins affect seed germination or the modes of action holds promise for more sustainable agricultural practices, enhanced pest control, and improved environmental outcomes. In sum, this review contributes to a fundamental exposition of the pivotal role of biotic stressors in shaping the germination of seeds.
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- Kohinoor Begum
- Tropical Crop Improvement Laboratory, Saga University, Saga 840-8503, Japan; United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan
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- Tropical Crop Improvement Laboratory, Saga University, Saga 840-8503, Japan; United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan; Fruit Science Laboratory, Saga University, Saga 840-8502, Japan.
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- Hydrobiogeochemistry and Pollution Control Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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Nasiri A, Fallah S, Sadeghpour A, Barani-Beiranvand H. Assessing the potential of fedaleh ( Echinophora cinerea) essential oils as a natural herbicide for spring-summer crops. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36085. [PMID: 39253116 PMCID: PMC11382061 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024] Open
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Large quantities of chemical herbicides are used in agroecosystems every year, which not only imposes a significant financial burden on farmers but also leads to environmental pollution. To address this challenge, the present study aimed to replace Treflan with Fedaleh essential oils (EO). Treflan is a commonly used chemical herbicide for spring-summer crops, and Chenopodium album has been chosen as a prevalent and abundant weed in many agricultural ecosystems. Four types of inhibitors, including Treflan herbicide and essential oils extracted from the leaf, stem, and flower of Fedaleh, were used in this experiment. These inhibitors were tested at five different concentrations: 0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 μL/mL. Based on GC-MS results, the key compounds found in Fedaleh EO were α-pinene, α-phellandrene, γ-terpinene, linalool, sabinol, β-myrcene, neric acid, carvacrol, β-phellandrene, thymol, and spathulenol. A dose-dependent increase in hydrogen peroxide, malondialdehyde, electrolyte leakage, and proline content was observed with Fedaleh EO or Treflan. However, a decline in cell viability, germination, radicle length, radicle weight, plumule length, plumule weight, and seedling vigor index was observed in a dose-dependent manner with Fedaleh EO or Treflan. The weight of the radicle and plumule was noticeably decreased by 27 %, 28 %, and 14 %, 19 % respectively when treated with essential oils derived from the stem and flower of the Fedaleh, as compared to Treflan. Interestingly, at concentrations of 5 μL/mL EO, the germination, radicle length, plumule length, and seedling vigor index significantly decreased by 64-72 %, 56-56 %, 41-44 % and 90-93 % % as compared with control, respectively. The essential oils extracted from different parts of Fedaleh showed no significant difference in terms of hydrogen peroxide, electrolyte leakage, cell viability, and proline content, compared to Treflan (P > 0.05). Compared to the control, Treflan did not affect germination (P > 0.05), but the EO of Fedaleh's different parts significantly inhibited germination (P < 0.05). The growth inhibitors at a concentration of ≥1 μL/mL significantly reduced the length of the radicle and plumule in Chenopodium album. Overall, Fedaleh EO has significant potential as a growth inhibitor and oxidative stress inducer to prevent weed interference. This makes it a suitable option for the commercial production of a natural herbicide.
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- Ali Nasiri
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Plant, Soils, and Agricultural Systems, School of Agricultural Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA
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Cheng Y, Li M, Xu P. Allelochemicals: A source for developing economically and environmentally friendly plant growth regulators. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 690:149248. [PMID: 37992526 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.149248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Allelochemicals are specific secondary metabolites that can exhibit autotoxicity by inhibiting the growth of the same plant species that produced them. These metabolites have been found to affect various physical processes during plant growth and development, including inhibition of seed germination, photosynthesis, respiration, root growth, and nutrient uptake, with diverse mechanisms involving cell destruction, oxidative homeostasis and photoinhibition. In some cases, allelochemicals can also have positive effects on plant growth and development. In addition to their ecological significance, allelochemicals also possess potential as plant growth regulators (PGRs) due to their extensive physiological effects. However, a comprehensive summary of the development and applications of allelochemicals as PGRs is currently lacking. In this review, we present an overview of the sources and categories of allelochemicals, discuss their effects and the underlying mechanisms on plant growth and development. We showcase numerous instances of key phytohormonal allelochemicals and non-phytohormonal allelochemicals, highlighting their potential as candidates for the development of PGRs. This review aims to provide a theoretical basis for the development of economical, safe and effective PGRs utilizing allelochemicals, and emphasizes the need for further research in this area.
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- Yusu Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Specialty Agri-Product Quality and Hazard Controlling Technology of Zhejiang, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Specialty Agri-Product Quality and Hazard Controlling Technology of Zhejiang, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Specialty Agri-Product Quality and Hazard Controlling Technology of Zhejiang, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, PR China.
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Feng J, Yanshao B, Wang H, Zhang X, Wang F. Recent advancements on use of essential oils as preservatives against fungi and mycotoxins spoiling food grains. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2023; 40:1242-1263. [PMID: 37549249 DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2023.2240894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Spoilage of grains by mycotoxigenic fungi poses a great threat to food security and human health. Conventionally used chemical agents to prevent grain fungi contamination cause increasingly significant problems such as microbial resistance, residual toxicity and environmental unfriendliness. In recent years, plant essential oils (EOs) have become a hot spot in the research of control of grain fungi and mycotoxins, due to their extensive sources, non-toxicity, environmental friendliness and good antifungal efficiency. The current review aims to provide an overview of the prevention of fungi and mycotoxins in grain through EOs. The antifungal and toxin inhibition efficiency of different EOs and their effective components are investigated. The inhibition mechanism of EOs on fungi and mycotoxins in grains is introduced. The influence of EOs treatment on the change of grain quality is also discussed. In addition, the formulations and techniques used to overcome the disadvantages of EOs application are introduced. The results of recent studies have confirmed that EOs provide great potential for controlling common fungi and mycotoxins in grains, and enhancing quantity and quality safety of grains.
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- Jiachang Feng
- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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Hall RM, Wagentristl H, Renner-Martin K, Urban B, Durec N, Kaul HP. Extracts and Residues of Common Ragweed ( Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) Cause Alterations in Root and Shoot Growth of Crops. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12091768. [PMID: 37176826 PMCID: PMC10180818 DOI: 10.3390/plants12091768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Following the novel weapon hypothesis, the invasiveness of non-native species, such as common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) can result from a loss of natural competitors due to the production of chemical compounds, which negatively affect native communities. Particularly the genus Ambrosia produces several types of organic compounds, which have the potential to inhibit germination and growth of other plants. Subsequent to an assessment of the chemical content of three different ragweed extracts (aqueous shoot and root extracts, as well as essential oil), two different trials on the effects of different concentrations of these extracts, as well as ragweed residues, were conducted on two different mediums (Petri dish vs. soil). In addition, we investigated the impact on the infection potential of Bradyrhizobium japonicum on soybean roots in three different soil types (arable soil, potting soil, and sand). The results showed that the exposure to common ragweed extracts and residues induced changes in the biomass and root production of crops and ragweed itself. Even though crops and ragweed differed in their response behavior, the strongest negative impact on all crops and ragweed was observed with ragweed residues, leading to reductions in biomass and root growth of up to 90%. Furthermore, we found a decrease in the number of rhizobial nodules of up to 48% when soybean was exposed to ragweed root extract.
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- Rea Maria Hall
- Institute of Agronomy, University of Natural Resources and Life Science, Vienna, 3430 Tulln an der Donau, Austria
- Institute of Botany, University of Natural Resources and Life Science, Vienna, 1180 Vienna, Austria
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- Experimental Farm, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, 2301 Groß-Enzersdorf, Austria
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- Institute of Mathematics, University of Natural Resources and Life Science, Vienna, 1180 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Botany, University of Natural Resources and Life Science, Vienna, 1180 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Agronomy, University of Natural Resources and Life Science, Vienna, 3430 Tulln an der Donau, Austria
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- Institute of Agronomy, University of Natural Resources and Life Science, Vienna, 3430 Tulln an der Donau, Austria
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de Oliveira Roberto CE, Pinheiro PF, de Assis Alves T, da Silva JA, Praça-Fontes MM, Soares TCB. Phytogenotoxicity of thymol and semisynthetic thymoxyacetic acid in pre/post emergence of model plants and weeds. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:38955-38969. [PMID: 36588132 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24753-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Herbicides are commonly used to control weed. However, some plants are resistant to such products. To identify less harmful herbicides, it is crucial to search for different mechanisms of action. Thymol is an easily acquired allelopathic compound, capable of producing its respective semisynthetic derivative, thymoxyacetic acid. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of thymol and thymoxyacetic acid molecules as bioherbicides in greenhouse at the concentration of 3 mmol L-1 in pre- and postemergence applications in five species: Amaranthus viridis L., Cucumis sativus L., Lactuca sativa L., Eleusine indica L., and Sorghum bicolor L. The initial seedling development and DNA changes were analyzed. These molecules were contrasting with the solvent, in the negative control, and with the glyphosate, in the positive control, promoting phytogenotoxic activities. The toxic effect of thymoxyacetic acid was more effective in preemergence and thymol's in postemergence. We also observed a reduction in the germination speed index and root growth with a negative correlation to the increase in potassium leaching. Damage to the root and shoot of the seedlings was verified at the DNA level, and the phytotoxicity of the plants treated with the herbicide glyphosate was similar to the plants treated with the natural molecules tested. The bioherbicidal effect of thymol and thymoxyacetic acid exacerbates the reduction of the environmental impact caused by the disordered and increased use of residual pesticides.
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- Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira Roberto
- Postgraduate Program in Agronomy at the Federal University of Espírito Santo. Alto Universitário, S/N. ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Viçosa, Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs, S/N, Campus Universitário, ZIP: 36570-900, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Espírito Santo. Alto Universitário, S/N. ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Agronomy at the Federal University of Espírito Santo. Alto Universitário, S/N. ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Espírito Santo. Alto Universitário, S/N. ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil.
- Department of Biology, Federal University of Espírito Santo. Alto Universitário, S/N. ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Agronomy at the Federal University of Espírito Santo. Alto Universitário, S/N. ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Espírito Santo. Alto Universitário, S/N. ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
- Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Federal University of Espírito Santo. Alto Universitário, S/N. ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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Amri I, Khammassi M, Ben Ayed R, Khedhri S, Mansour MB, Kochti O, Pieracci Y, Flamini G, Mabrouk Y, Gargouri S, Hanana M, Hamrouni L. Essential Oils and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus falcata, E. sideroxylon and E. citriodora Growing in Tunisia. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:816. [PMID: 36840164 PMCID: PMC9965493 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Many plants are able to synthesize essential oils (EOs), which play key roles in defense against weeds, fungi and pests. This study aims to analyze the chemical composition and to highlight the antioxidant, antimicrobial and phytotoxic properties of the EOs from Eucalyptus falcata, E. sideroxylon and E. citriodora growing in Tunisia. EOs were analyzed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and their antioxidant properties were determined by total antioxidant capacity (TAC), DPPH and ABTS assays. The phytotoxic potential was assessed against weeds (Sinapis arvensis, Phalaris canariensis) and durum wheat crop (Triticum durum) and compared to chemical herbicide glyphosate. The antifungal activity was investigated in vitro against eight target fungal strains. All EOs displayed a specific richness in oxygenated monoterpenes (51.3-90%) and oxygenated sesquiterpenes (4.8-29.4%), and 1,8-cineole, citronellal, citronellol, trans-pinocarveol, globulol, spathulenol and citronellyl acetate were the main constituents. Eucalyptus EOs exhibited remarkable antioxidant activity and E. citriodora oil exhibited significant activity when compared with E. falcata and E. sideroxylon EOs. The phytotoxic potential of the tested oils had different efficacy on seed germination and the growth of seedlings and varied among tested herbs and their chemical composition variability. Their effectiveness was better than that of glyphosate. At the post-emergence stage, symptoms of chlorosis and necrosis were observed. Furthermore, a decrease in chlorophyll and relative water content, electrolyte leakage and high levels of MDA and proline were indicators of the oxidative effects of EOs and their effectiveness as bioherbicides. Moreover, all the EOs exhibited moderate fungitoxic properties against all the tested fungal strains. Therefore, according to the obtained results, Eucalyptus EOs could have potential application as natural pesticides.
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- Ismail Amri
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, National Center of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sidi Thabet, B.P. 72, Ariana 2020, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Management and Valorization of Forest Resources, National Institute of Researches on Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, P.B. 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Management and Valorization of Forest Resources, National Institute of Researches on Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, P.B. 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cédria, B.P. 901, Hammam-lif 2050, Tunisia
- Department of Agronomy and Plant Biotechnology, National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia (INAT), University of Carthage-Tunis, 43 Avenue Charles Nicolle, El Mahrajène 1082, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Management and Valorization of Forest Resources, National Institute of Researches on Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, P.B. 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Protection, National Institut of Agronomic Research of Tunisia, P.B. 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, National Center of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sidi Thabet, B.P. 72, Ariana 2020, Tunisia
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, via Bonanno 6, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, via Bonanno 6, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, National Center of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sidi Thabet, B.P. 72, Ariana 2020, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Protection, National Institut of Agronomic Research of Tunisia, P.B. 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cédria, B.P. 901, Hammam-lif 2050, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, National Center of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sidi Thabet, B.P. 72, Ariana 2020, Tunisia
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Park C, Woo H. Development of Native Essential Oils from Forestry Resources in South Korea. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:1995. [PMID: 36556360 PMCID: PMC9785413 DOI: 10.3390/life12121995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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South Korea’s forests occupy approximately 70% of the mainland, therefore, there is considerable potential for waste coming from the forest. Extracting essential oils from underutilised biomass is an economic and sustainable method for the production of high-added-value products. These days, countries’ ownership of domestic natural resources is becoming vital, so there is an urgent need for developing the essential oils from native plants. To increase the value of native essential oils in South Korea, the National Institute of Forest Science (NiFoS) established the to develop the native essential oils as well as develop more research infrastructure by sharing information on native essential oils and enhancing their value. We review the selected essential oils which are listed in the from the literature on major chemical constituents, biological activity, and potential uses of essential oils. Those utilising forest resources for commercial essential oil production need to consider the stable supply of plant material in terms of forest management and conservation. Therefore, Pinaceae (Larix kaempferi, Pinus densiflora, Pinus koraiensis) and Cupressaceae (Chamaecyparis obtusa and Chamaecyparis pisifera) could be potential candidates for commercial essential oil as their waste materials are easily obtained from the plantation after forest management. With their unique fragrance and the bioactive compounds in their oils, potential candidates can be utilised in various industry sectors.
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- Chanjoo Park
- College of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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Thoma JL, Cantrell CL, Zheljazkov VD. Evaluation of Essential Oils as Sprout Suppressants for Potato ( Solanum tuberosum) at Room Temperature Storage. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:3055. [PMID: 36432783 PMCID: PMC9696970 DOI: 10.3390/plants11223055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Chlorpropham (CIPC) has been the dominant method of chemical sprout suppression for the last half-century. However, stricter regulations including outright bans on its use in several countries has prompted investigation into alternative products to replace it. Growing interest in organic foods has increased focus on the use of biopesticides, including essential oils (EOs), as potential sprout suppressants in stored potato. We evaluated the potential of ten EOs for sprout suppression in potato cultivar Ranger Russet at room temperature. Treatment with Cymbopogon citratus EO was found to be the most effective sprout suppressant, completely suppressing sprouting over the 90-day storage period. The EOs of Myrtus communis and Melaleuca quinquenervia significantly reduced sprout length relative to the control but did not have any effect on sprout number. These findings demonstrate the potential of select EOs as effective potato sprout suppressants that could replace CIPC use in this industry while also giving more power to organic potato producers and processors to control sprouting in their operations.
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- Jena L. Thoma
- Department of Crop and Soil Science, Oregon State University, 109 Crop Science Building, 3050 SW Campus Way, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- Natural Products Utilization Research Unit, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Crop and Soil Science, Oregon State University, 109 Crop Science Building, 3050 SW Campus Way, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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Konstantinović B, Popov M, Samardžić N, Aćimović M, Šućur Elez J, Stojanović T, Crnković M, Rajković M. The Effect of Thymus vulgaris L. Hydrolate Solutions on the Seed Germination, Seedling Length, and Oxidative Stress of Some Cultivated and Weed Species. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11131782. [PMID: 35807734 PMCID: PMC9268952 DOI: 10.3390/plants11131782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the hydrolates obtained as the by-products of the Thymus vulgaris essential oil steam distillation process. The bioassays, which were undertaken in order to determine the effect on germination and initial growth of seedlings of some cultivated and weed species, were performed under controlled conditions with different concentrations of the hydrolates. Seeds of Glycine max, Helianthus annuus, Zea mays, Triticum aestivum, Daucus carota subsp. sativus, Allium cepa, Medicago sativa, and Trifolium repens, and six weed species—Amaranthus retroflexus, Chenopodium album, Portulaca oleracea, Echinochloa crus-galli, Sorghum halepense, and Solanum nigrum—were treated with 10, 20, 50, and 100% T. vulgaris hydrolate solution. The obtained results showed that the T. vulgaris hydrolate had the least negative effect on the germination of cultivated species, such as soybean, sunflower and maize, whereas clover and alfalfa were the most sensitive. By comparison, all the tested weed species expressed high susceptibility. It can be concluded that the T. vulgaris hydrolate has an herbicidal effect, in addition to its potential as a biopesticide in terms of integrated weed management.
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- Bojan Konstantinović
- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
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- Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops Novi Sad, 21101 Novi Sad, Serbia; (M.A.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Phytomedicine and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.K.); (N.S.); (J.Š.E.); (T.S.); (M.C.)
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- Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops Novi Sad, 21101 Novi Sad, Serbia; (M.A.); (M.R.)
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Liu Z, Li QX, Song B. Pesticidal Activity and Mode of Action of Monoterpenes. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:4556-4571. [PMID: 35380824 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c00635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Synthetic pesticides are often associated with issues such as pest resistance, persistent residue, nontarget toxicity, and environmental issues. Therefore, the research and development of novel, safe, and effective pesticides has become a focus in pesticide discovery. Monoterpenes are secondary plant metabolites that commonly have multiple action targets and have been used in aromatherapy, alternative medicine, and food industries. Some are highly potent and stereoselective. They can potentially be botanical pesticides and serve as lead candidates for the design and synthesis of new monoterpenoid pesticides for agricultural applications. This article reviews publications and patents found in SciFinder Scholar between 2000 and May 2021 on monoterpenes and mainly focuses on pesticidal activities of frequently studied monoterpenes and their modes of action. The presented information and our views are hopefully useful for the development of monoterpenes as biopesticides and monoterpenoid pesticides.
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- Zhengjun Liu
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anshun University, Anshun, Guizhou 561000, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, P. R. China
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In Vitro Potential of Clary Sage and Coriander Essential Oils as Crop Protection and Post-Harvest Decay Control Products. Foods 2022; 11:foods11030312. [PMID: 35159462 PMCID: PMC8834200 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Owing to their various application fields and biological properties, natural products and essential oils (EO) in particular are nowadays attracting more attention as alternative methods to control plant pathogens and pests, weeds, and for post-harvest applications. Additionally, to overcome EO stability issues and low persistence of effects, EO encapsulation in β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) could represent a promising avenue. Thus, in this work, the EO distilled from two aromatic plants (Salvia sclarea L. and Coriandrum sativum L.) have been evaluated in vitro for their antifungal, herbicidal and insecticidal activities, against major plant pathogens and pests of agronomical importance. Both plants were grown on unpolluted and trace-element-polluted soils, so as to investigate the effect of the soil pollution on the EO compositions and biological effects. These EO are rich in oxygenated monoterpenes (clary sage and coriander seeds EO), or aliphatic aldehydes (coriander aerial parts EO), and were unaltered by the soil pollution. The tested EO successfully inhibited the growth of two phytopathogenic fungi, Zymoseptoria tritici and Fusarium culmorum, displaying IC50 ranging from 0.46 to 2.08 g L−1, while also exerting anti-germinative, herbicidal, repellent and fumigant effects. However, no improvement of the EO biological effects was observed in the presence of β-CD, under these in vitro experimental conditions. Among the tested EO, the one from aerial parts of coriander displayed the most significant antifungal and herbicidal effects, while the three of them exerted valuable broad-range insecticidal effects. As a whole, these findings suggest that EO produced on polluted areas can be of great interest to the agricultural area, given their faithful chemical compositions and valuable biological effects.
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In Vitro and In Vivo Antidiabetic Potential of Monoterpenoids: An Update. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 27:molecules27010182. [PMID: 35011414 PMCID: PMC8746715 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27010182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to insufficient insulin levels or insulin resistance. Despite the availability of several oral and injectable hypoglycemic agents, their use is associated with a wide range of side effects. Monoterpenes are compounds extracted from different plants including herbs, vegetables, and fruits and they contribute to their aroma and flavor. Based on their chemical structure, monoterpenes are classified into acyclic, monocyclic, and bicyclic monoterpenes. They have been found to exhibit numerous biological and medicinal effects such as antipruritic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic activities. Therefore, monoterpenes emerged as promising molecules that can be used therapeutically to treat a vast range of diseases. Additionally, monoterpenes were found to modulate enzymes and proteins that contribute to insulin resistance and other pathological events caused by DM. In this review, we highlight the different mechanisms by which monoterpenes can be used in the pharmacological intervention of DM via the alteration of certain enzymes, proteins, and pathways involved in the pathophysiology of DM. Based on the fact that monoterpenes have multiple mechanisms of action on different targets in in vitro and in vivo studies, they can be considered as lead compounds for developing effective hypoglycemic agents. Incorporating these compounds in clinical trials is needed to investigate their actions in diabetic patients in order to confirm their ability in controlling hyperglycemia.
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Physiological Responses and Proteomic Analysis on the Cold Stress Responses of Annual Pitaya (Hylocereus spp.) Branches. J CHEM-NY 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/1416925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In this study, the physiological response of the annual branches of three varieties of pitaya (Xianmi, Fulong, and Zihonglong) in cold stress was investigated using a multivariate statistical method. Physiological change results showed that cold stress could decrease the moisture and chlorophyll contents, on the contrary, increase the relative electric conductivity, the contents of malonadehyde, soluble protein, soluble sugar, and free proline, and enhance the enzyme activities of peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase. Meanwhile, a comparative proteomic approach was also conducted to clarify the cold resistance-related proteins and pathways in annual pitaya branches. Proteomics results concluded that the cold tolerance of annual pitaya branches could be improved by modulating autophagy. Therefore, we hypothesized that an increased autophagy ability may be an important characteristic of the annual pitaya branches in response to cold stress conditions. Our results provide a good understanding of the physiological responses and molecular mechanisms of the annual pitaya branches in response to cold stress.
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Mahajan P, Sharma P, Singh HP, Rathee S, Sharma M, Batish DR, Kohli RK. Amelioration potential of β-pinene on Cr(VI)-induced toxicity on morphology, physiology and ultrastructure of maize. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:62431-62443. [PMID: 34212330 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15018-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Heavy metals' amassment in the soil environment is a threat to crop and agricultural sustainability and consequentially the global food security. For achieving enhancement of crop productivity in parallel to reducing chromium (Cr) load onto food chain demands continuous investigation and efforts to develop cost-effective strategies for maximizing crop yield and quality. In this context, we investigated the amelioration of Cr(VI) toxicity through β-pinene in experimental dome simulating natural field conditions. The protective role of β-pinene was determined on physiology, morphology and ultrastructure in Zea mays under Cr(VI) stress (250 and 500 μM). Results exhibited a marked reduction in the overall growth (shoot and root length and dry matter) of Z. mays plants subjected to Cr(VI) stress. Photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll and carotenoids) were evidently reduced, and there was a loss of membrane integrity. Supplementation of β-pinene (100 μM), however, declined the toxicity induced by Cr(VI). Interestingly, Cr-tolerant abilities were improved in relation to plant growth, photosynthetic pigments and membrane integrity with the combined treatment of Cr(VI) and β-pinene. β-Pinene also reduced the root-mediated uptake of Cr(VI) and translocation to shoots. Moreover, significant ultrastructural damages recorded in roots and shoots under Cr(VI) stress were partially reverted upon addition of β-pinene. Our analyses revealed that β-pinene mitigates Cr(VI) toxicity in Z. mays, either by membrane stabilization or serving as a barrier to the uptake of Cr from soil. Thus, exogenous supply of β-pinene can be an effective alternative to mitigate Cr toxicity in soil. However, it is deemed essential to investigate further the responses throughout the life cycle of the plant on β-pinene supplementation under natural conditions.
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- Priyanka Mahajan
- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160 014, India
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160 014, India
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160 014, India.
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- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160 014, India
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160 014, India
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- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160 014, India.
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Effects of Silver Fir ( Abies alba Mill.) Needle Extract Produced via Hydrodynamic Cavitation on Seed Germination. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10071399. [PMID: 34371601 PMCID: PMC8309281 DOI: 10.3390/plants10071399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This paper describes the antigerminant capacity of water extracts of silver fir needles created by means of hydrodynamic cavitation processes. Fir needles (2 kg fresh weight) collected in the winter were blended and crushed in ice, poured in water only (120 L) and processed in a controlled hydrodynamic cavitation device based on a fixed Venturi-shaped reactor. The A. alba water extract (AWE), comprising an oil-in-water emulsion of silver fir needles’ essential oil (100% AWE), was diluted in distilled water to 75% and 50% AWE, and all aqueous solutions were tested as antigerminant against four weeds and four horticultural species and compared to control (distilled water). This study shows the effective inhibitory effect of pure AWE on germination, which mainly contains limonene (15.99 ng/mL) and α-pinene (11.87 ng/mL). Seeds showed delayed germination and inhibition but also a reduction in radicle elongation in AWE treatments as compared to control. This combined effect was particularly evident in three weeds (C. canadensis, C. album and A. retrofllexus) while horticultural species showed mainly effects on the radicle elongation as found in L. sativa, P. crispum and S. lycospermum, which showed on average 58%, 32% and 28%, respectively, shorter radicles than in the control. P. sativum was not affected by AWE, thus raising the hypothesis that seed characteristics and nutrition reserve might play a role in the resistance to terpenes inhibitory effect.
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El Omari N, Ezzahrae Guaouguaou F, El Menyiy N, Benali T, Aanniz T, Chamkhi I, Balahbib A, Taha D, Shariati MA, Zengin G, El-Shazly M, Bouyahya A. Phytochemical and biological activities of Pinus halepensis mill., and their ethnomedicinal use. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 268:113661. [PMID: 33276057 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Pinus halepensis Mill., is a Mediterranean medicinal plant with numerous traditional applications such as anti-scarring, antiseptic, astringent, antifungal, and anti-tuberculosis. It is used against diarrhea, wounds, rheumatism, cough, gastrointestinal illnesses, hypertension, and hemorrhoids. AIM OF THE REVIEW We critically summarized previous reports on the botanical, taxonomical, ecological, geographical distribution, phytochemical, and pharmacological results of P. halepensis Mill. MATERIALS AND METHODS To gather data on P. halepensis Mill., different scientific search engines were consulted such as Google Scholar, Scopus, Wiley Online, Scifinder, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, PubMed. The collected data on P. halepensis Mill., were organised according to ethnomedicinal use, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. RESULTS Ethnomedicinal studies indicated that P. halepensis Mill., is used as a protective remedy against respiratory and digestive disorders, arterial hypertension, microbial infections. These medicinal uses vary based on the part used and regions. The extracts and essential oils of P. halepensis Mill., demonstrated several biological effects including antimicrobial, antidiabetic anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, antiparasitic, and hepatoprotective. Traditional uses and biological effects of P. halepensis Mill., were attributed to the numerous molecules that belong to different chemical classes such as terpenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, fatty acids and steroids, aldehydes and ketones. CONCLUSIONS In vitro and in vivo investigations of P. halepensis Mill., extracts and essential oils showed interesting pharmacological activities supporting the traditional use of this species. Previous reports indicated that P. halepensis Mill., extracts and their constituents exhibited potent antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, protective, anticoagulant, anti-hemolytic, and anti-inflammatory effects. Further investigation is needed to reveal the full biological spectra of P. halepensis Mill., extracts and essential oils (using in vivo models) and to validate their industrial applications as a food additive. However, in-depth studies are required to investigate the biological properties and molecular mechanisms of P. halepensis Mill., secondary metabolites in the management of diabetes mellitus and the prevention of the neurodegenerative disorders development such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Studies exploring pharmacological effects of P. halepensis Mill., bioactive components such as the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiparasitic drugs are required to validate the clinical use of these molecules. The safety of P. halepensis Mill., and its bioactive compounds should be also investigated by carrying out further pharmacokinetic and toxicological experiments.
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- Nasreddine El Omari
- Laboratory of Histology, Embryology, and Cytogenetic, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
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- Mohammed V University in Rabat, LPCMIO, Materials Science Center (MSC), Ecole Normale Supérieure, Rabat, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Pharmacology & Environmental Health, Faculty of Science, University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Natural Resources and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taza, SidiMohamed Ben Abdellah University of Fez, B.P.: 1223, Taza-Gare, Taza, Morocco.
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- Medical Biotechnology Laboratory (MedBiotech), Rabat Medical & Pharmacy School, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 6203, Rabat, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, AgroBioSciences, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Zoology and General Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco.
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- Laboratoire de Spectroscopie, Modélisation Moléculaire, Matériaux, Nanomatériaux, Eau et Environnement, CERNE2D, Faculté des Sciences, Université Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco.
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- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (the First Cossack University), Moscow, Russian Federation.
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- Biochemistry and Physiology Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, 11566, Egypt; Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, 11835, Egypt.
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, and Genomic Center of Human Pathologies, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
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Fayed EM, Abd-EIGawad AM, Elshamy AI, El-Halawany ESF, Ei-Amier YA. Essential Oil of Deverra tortuosa Aerial Parts: Detailed Chemical Profile, Allelopathic, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Activities. Chem Biodivers 2021; 18:e2000914. [PMID: 33606911 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202000914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Essential oils (EOs) are a promising group of natural products of the aromatic plants due to their various biological effects such as allelopathic, antioxidant, antimicrobial activities. The present study aimed to construct the detailed chemical profile of the EO derived from Deverra tortuosa aerial parts along with assessing its allelopathic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant potentialities. The EO was extracted by hydrodistillation and analyzed via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The allelopathic activity of the EO was assessed against the germination and seedling growth of the weed Chenopodium murale. Also, the EO was tested against five microbes. The antioxidant activity was determined using the free radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS). The GC/MS analysis of EO revealed the presence of 86 compounds with a preponderance of oxygenated sesquiterpenes and monoterpene hydrocarbons. Widdrol, β-phellandrene, piperitol, cubedol, α-terpinene, (E)-10-heptadecen-8-ynoic acid methyl ester, citronellyl tiglate, and m-cymene were the major compounds. A comparative profile was established between the EOs constituents of our study with the documented EOs of D. tortuosa and the other Deverra species around the world via agglomerative hierarchical clustering (AHC) and principal components analysis (PCA). The EO showed a substantial allelopathic activity against C. murale, as well as it showed considerable antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. Thereby, the EO of D. tortuosa could be considered as a promising environmental-friendly bioherbicide against weeds. Also, it could be integrated into food preservation due to its potent antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. However, further study is recommended for more characterization of the major compounds and evaluation of their activities, either singular or synergistic, and assess their efficiency and biosafety.
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- Eman M Fayed
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.,Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box, 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Natural Compounds Chemistry, National Research Center, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box, 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box, 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Verdeguer M, Sánchez-Moreiras AM, Araniti F. Phytotoxic Effects and Mechanism of Action of Essential Oils and Terpenoids. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9111571. [PMID: 33202993 PMCID: PMC7697004 DOI: 10.3390/plants9111571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Weeds are one of the major constraints in crop production affecting both yield and quality. The excessive and exclusive use of synthetic herbicides for their management is increasing the development of herbicide-resistant weeds and is provoking risks for the environment and human health. Therefore, the development of new herbicides with multitarget-site activity, new modes of action and low impact on the environment and health are badly needed. The study of plant–plant interactions through the release of secondary metabolites could be a starting point for the identification of new molecules with herbicidal activity. Essential oils (EOs) and their components, mainly terpenoids, as pure natural compounds or in mixtures, because of their structural diversity and strong phytotoxic activity, could be good candidates for the development of new bioherbicides or could serve as a basis for the development of new natural-like low impact synthetic herbicides. EOs and terpenoids have been largely studied for their phytotoxicity and several evidences on their modes of action have been highlighted in the last decades through the use of integrated approaches. The review is focused on the knowledge concerning the phytotoxicity of these molecules, their putative target, as well as their potential mode of action.
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- Mercedes Verdeguer
- Mediterranean Agroforestry Institute (IAM), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain;
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- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science, Faculty of Biology, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende s/n, 36310 Vigo, Spain
- CITACA, Agri-Food Research and Transfer Cluster, Campus da Auga, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
- Correspondence:
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- Department AGRARIA, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, Loc. Feo di Vito, 89100 Reggio Calabria, Italy;
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Werrie PY, Durenne B, Delaplace P, Fauconnier ML. Phytotoxicity of Essential Oils: Opportunities and Constraints for the Development of Biopesticides. A Review. Foods 2020; 9:E1291. [PMID: 32937933 PMCID: PMC7554882 DOI: 10.3390/foods9091291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The extensive use of chemical pesticides leads to risks for both the environment and human health due to the toxicity and poor biodegradability that they may present. Farmers therefore need alternative agricultural practices including the use of natural molecules to achieve more sustainable production methods to meet consumer and societal expectations. Numerous studies have reported the potential of essential oils as biopesticides for integrated weed or pest management. However, their phytotoxic properties have long been a major drawback for their potential applicability (apart from herbicidal application). Therefore, deciphering the mode of action of essential oils exogenously applied in regards to their potential phytotoxicity will help in the development of biopesticides for sustainable agriculture. Nowadays, plant physiologists are attempting to understand the mechanisms underlying their phytotoxicity at both cellular and molecular levels using transcriptomic and metabolomic tools. This review systematically discusses the functional and cellular impacts of essential oils applied in the agronomic context. Putative molecular targets and resulting physiological disturbances are described. New opportunities regarding the development of biopesticides are discussed including biostimulation and defense elicitation or priming properties of essential oils.
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- Pierre-Yves Werrie
- Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Molecules, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium;
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- Soil, Water and Integrated Production Unit, Walloon Agricultural Research Centre, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium;
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- Plant Sciences, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium;
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- Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Molecules, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium;
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Dutra QP, Christ JA, Carrijo TT, de Assis Alves T, de Assis Alves T, Mendes LA, Praça-Fontes MM. Phytocytotoxicity of volatile constituents of essential oils from Sparattanthelium Mart. species (Hernandiaceae). Sci Rep 2020; 10:12213. [PMID: 32699377 PMCID: PMC7376048 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-69205-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The intensive application of agrochemicals in crops has negatively impacted the environment and other organisms. The use of naturally occurring compounds may be an alternative to mitigate these effects. Plants are secondary metabolite reservoirs and may present allelopathic activity, which is potentially interesting to be used in bioherbicide formulations. In this context, the present work aimed to evaluate the phytotoxic and cytotoxic effects of essential oils extracted from leaves of Sparattanthelium botocudorum and Sparattanthelium tupiniquinorum in bioassays with the plant models Lactuca sativa L. and Sorghum bicolor L. Moench. The essential oils were applied at concentrations of 3,000, 1,500, 750, 375 and 187.5 ppm. Chemical characterization of the oils was performed, and their impact on the percentage of germinated seeds, initial development of L. sativa and S. bicolor seedlings, and changes in the mitotic cycle of meristematic cells from L. sativa roots was evaluated. The major compound of the essential oils was germacrene D, followed by bicyclogermacrene, β-elemene and germacrene A. The phytotoxicity assay showed that the essential oils of both species reduced the root and shoot growth in L. sativa and decreased the germination and shoot growth in S. bicolor. Inhibition was dependent on the tested oil concentration. In the cytotoxicity assay, a decrease in mitotic index and chromosomal and nuclear alterations were observed, which resulted from aneugenic and clastogenic action.
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- Quezia Pains Dutra
- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Post Graduate Program in Botany, Department of Botany, National Museum, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Quinta da Boa Vista, ZIP: 20.940-040, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
- Department of Biology, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil.
- Department of Biology, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, ZIP: 29.500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil.
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Almutairi M. Method development for evaluating the effectiveness of hydrocarbons on BOD, UBOD and COD removal in oily wastewater. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2020; 81:2650-2663. [PMID: 32857750 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2020.324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The effects of different operating parameters on the treatment efficiency of oily wastewater in terms of biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) were measured. The analyses of BOD using OxiTop biosensors are reviewed regarding performance characteristics like linearity, response time, precision, agreement between BOD28 values obtained from the biosensors and the ultimate BOD (UBOD), as well as toxic resistance and COD. The wastewater samples were seeded with the bacteria, which were isolated in the current study from Kuwaiti oil-contaminated sand, such as Bacillus mycoidesis and Bacillus subtilis. After 18 days, the margin for saponin solution and oily wastewater using either Rhododcoccus (R), a mixture of Bacillus mycoidesis and Bacillus subtilis (M) or a mixture of R&M exhibited the maximum rate of BOD. It was found that the corresponding COD of the saponin solution (SS) ranged from 1,525 mg/l to 3,890 mg/l by distilled water and the mixture (RM), respectively. The COD of oily wastewater (WW) ranged from 2,900 mg/l to 4,450 mg/l by distilled water and the mixture of (RM), respectively. Moreover, the higher values of BOD28 were recorded when mixtures of bacteria were added together with the saponin solution or oily wastewaters. Furthermore, the average values of UBOD for the oily wastewater with RM or with amendment substance were increased by about 33.5% and 49.5%, respectively. However, BOD 28 /COD ratios for all the selected have been found to be less than 0.4, indicating low aerobic degradability.
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- Meshari Almutairi
- School of Civil Engineering & Surveying, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3AH, United Kingdom E-mail:
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Raveau R, Fontaine J, Lounès-Hadj Sahraoui A. Essential Oils as Potential Alternative Biocontrol Products against Plant Pathogens and Weeds: A Review. Foods 2020; 9:E365. [PMID: 32245234 PMCID: PMC7143296 DOI: 10.3390/foods9030365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Naturally produced by aromatic plants, essential oils (EO) contain a wide range of volatile molecules, including mostly secondary metabolites, which possess several biological activities. Essential oils properties such as antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities are known for a long time and hence widely used in traditional medicines, cosmetics and food industries. However, despite their effects against many phytopathogenic fungi, oomycetes and bacteria as well as weeds, their use in agriculture remains surprisingly scarce. The purpose of the present review is to gather and discuss up-to-date biological activities of EO against weeds, plant pathogenic fungi, oomycetes and bacteria, reported in the scientific literature. Innovative methods, potentially valuable to improve the efficiency and reliability of EO, have been investigated. In particular, their use towards a more sustainable agriculture has been discussed, aiming at encouraging the use of alternative products to substitute synthetic pesticides to control weeds and plant diseases, without significantly affecting crop yields. An overview of the market and the recent advances on the regulation of these products as well as future challenges to promote their development and wider use in disease management programs is described. Because of several recent reviews on EO insecticidal properties, this topic is not covered in the present review.
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- Unité de Chimie Environnementale et Interactions sur le Vivant (UCEIV, UR 4492), Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale, SFR Condorcet FR CNRS 3417, 50 rue Ferdinand Buisson, 62228 Calais cedex, France; (R.R.); (J.F.)
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Bitter orange oil incorporated into chitosan nanoparticles: Preparation, characterization and their potential application on antioxidant and antimicrobial characteristics of white button mushroom. Food Hydrocoll 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Pino-Otín MR, Val J, Ballestero D, Navarro E, Sánchez E, Mainar AM. Impact of Artemisia absinthium hydrolate extracts with nematicidal activity on non-target soil organisms of different trophic levels. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 180:565-574. [PMID: 31129435 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.05.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Natural pesticides are considered a good alternative to synthetic pesticides to reduce environmental impacts. However, biopesticides may have unknown effects on the environment, and can affect non-target organisms. In this study, the ecotoxicological effects of an aqueous extract (hydrolate) from Spanish populations of Artemisia absinthium (var. Candial) showing a promising biopesticide activity, were evaluated on non-target soil organisms from different trophic levels (natural microbial communities characterized through 16S rRNA gene sequencing, the earthworm Eisenia fetida and the plant Allium cepa). The hydrolate usually was considered as a by-product of the distillation to obtain essential oils. However, recently has been found to have nematicide properties. The hydrolate caused acute toxicity at values of LC50 of 3.87% v/v for A. cepa and 0.07 mL/g for E. fetida. All the concentrations except for the most diluted (1% v/v) reduced the bacterial physiological activity compared to controls (LC50 = 25.72% v/v after 24 h of exposure). The hydrolate also slightly altered the ability of the microbial community to degrade carbon substrates. These results indicate that the hydrolate from A. absinthium may affect the survival and metabolic abilities of key soil organisms.
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- M Rosa Pino-Otín
- Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, 50830, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, 50830, Zaragoza, Spain; Colegio Internacional Ánfora, c/ Pirineos, 8, 50410, Cuarte de Huerva, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Universidad San Jorge, Villanueva de Gállego, 50830, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciónes Científicas, Av. Montañana 1005, 50059, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Colegio Internacional Ánfora, c/ Pirineos, 8, 50410, Cuarte de Huerva, Zaragoza, Spain
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- I3A, Universidad de Zaragoza, c/ Mariano Esquillor s/n, 50018, Zaragoza, Spain
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Lins L, Dal Maso S, Foncoux B, Kamili A, Laurin Y, Genva M, Jijakli MH, De Clerck C, Fauconnier ML, Deleu M. Insights into the Relationships Between Herbicide Activities, Molecular Structure and Membrane Interaction of Cinnamon and Citronella Essential Oils Components. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E4007. [PMID: 31426453 PMCID: PMC6720526 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20164007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Since the 50's, the massive and "environmental naïve" use of synthetic chemistry has revolutionized the farming community facing the dramatic growth of demography. However, nowadays, the controversy grows regarding the long-term harmful effects of these products on human health and the environment. In this context, the use of essential oils (EOs) could be an alternative to chemical products and a better understanding of their mode of biological action for new and optimal applications is of importance. Indeed, if the biocidal effects of some EOs or their components have been at least partly elucidated at the molecular level, very little is currently known regarding their mechanism of action as herbicides at the molecular level. Here, we showed that cinnamon and Java citronella essential oils and some of their main components, i.e.,, cinnamaldehyde (CIN), citronellal (CitA), and citronellol (CitO) could act as efficient herbicides when spread on A. thaliana leaves. The individual EO molecules are small amphiphiles, allowing for them to cross the mesh of cell wall and directly interact with the plant plasma membrane (PPM), which is one of the potential cellular targets of EOs. Hence, we investigated and characterized their interaction with biomimetic PPM while using an integrative biophysical approach. If CitO and CitA, maintaining a similar chemical structure, are able to interact with the model membranes without permeabilizing effect, CIN belonging to the phenylpropanoid family, is not. We suggested that different mechanisms of action for the two types of molecules can occur: while the monoterpenes could disturb the lipid organization and/or domain formation, the phenylpropanoid CIN could interact with membrane receptors.
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- Laurence Lins
- Molecular Biophysics at Interfaces Laboratory, TERRA Research Centre, GX ABT, Université de Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium.
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- Integrated and Urban Plant Pathology Laboratory, TERRA Research Centre GX ABT, Université de Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Molecular Biophysics at Interfaces Laboratory, TERRA Research Centre, GX ABT, Université de Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Molecular Biophysics at Interfaces Laboratory, TERRA Research Centre, GX ABT, Université de Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Molecular Biophysics at Interfaces Laboratory, TERRA Research Centre, GX ABT, Université de Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Molecules, TERRA Research Centre, GX ABT, Université de Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Integrated and Urban Plant Pathology Laboratory, TERRA Research Centre GX ABT, Université de Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Integrated and Urban Plant Pathology Laboratory, TERRA Research Centre GX ABT, Université de Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Molecules, TERRA Research Centre, GX ABT, Université de Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Molecular Biophysics at Interfaces Laboratory, TERRA Research Centre, GX ABT, Université de Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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Badawy MEI, Marei GIK, Rabea EI, Taktak NEM. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of hydrocarbon and oxygenated monoterpenes against some foodborne pathogens through in vitro and in silico studies. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2019; 158:185-200. [PMID: 31378356 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2019.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The present work describes the antimicrobial action of 25 monoterpenes (six hydrocarbons, five ketones, two aldehydes, six alcohols and six acetate analogues) against Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus. The antibacterial activity was evaluated by broth microdilution technique as a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the antifungal activity was performed by mycelia radial growth technique as the effective concentration causing 50% inhibition of the mycelial growth (EC50). The results showed that thymol and α-terpineol were the most potent against E. coli (MIC = 45 and 55 mg/L, respectively) and S. aureus (MIC = 135 and 225 mg/L, respectively). The results also showed that thymol displayed the maximum antifungal action against A. flavus with EC50 20 mg/L. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity was determined using N,N-dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine (DMPD) and the results showed that geraniol were the most potent compound (IC50 = 19 mg/L). Molecular docking studies indicated that the compounds displayed different binding interactions with the amino acid residues at the catalytic sites of N5-carboxyaminoimidazole synthetase and oxysterol binding protein Osh4 enzymes. Non-covalent interactions including van der Waals, hydrogen bonding as well as hydrophobic were observed between the compounds and the enzymes. A significant relationship was found between the docking score and the biological activity of the tested monoterpenes compared to the ceftriaxone and carbendazim as standard bactericide and fungicide, respectively. In silico ADMET properties were also performed and displayed potential for the development of promising antimicrobial agents. For these reasons, these compounds may be considered as potential ecofriendly alternatives in food preservation to delay or prevent the microbial infection and prolong the shelf life of food products.
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- Mohamed E I Badawy
- Department of Pesticide Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, 21545 El-Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22516, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22516, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Health, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Li P, Ding L, Zhang L, He J, Huan Z. Weisiensin B inhibits primary and lateral root development by interfering with polar auxin transport in Arabidopsis thaliana. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2019; 139:738-745. [PMID: 31010613 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2019.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2019] [Revised: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Weisiensin B, a new ent-kaurene diterpenoid isolated from Isodon weisiensis (C. Y. Wu) H. Hara, exhibited phytotoxic effects on root growth and lateral root development in Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings. Primary root growth and lateral root formation in A. thaliana seedlings were significantly inhibited by 10-20 μM weisiensin B. Additionally, the role of weisiensin B in response to polar auxin transport in A. thaliana roots was investigated using a PIN promoter (PIN::GUS), a green fluorescent protein (GFP) fusion protein reporter (PINs::PINs:GFP), and DR5::GUS and DR5::GFP reporter genes. The results indicated that weisiensin B reduced the expression of PIN2, PIN3, PIN4, PIN7, and AUX1 genes and significantly decreased the abundance of PIN2-GFP, PIN3-GFP, PIN4-GFP, PIN7-GFP, and AUX1-GFP fusion proteins at their respective cellular locations, simultaneously causing auxin accumulation in the root apex. These results suggest that weisiensin B interferes with polar auxin transport in A. thaliana roots, resulting in auxin accumulation in the root meristematic cells and the inhibition of root growth and lateral root development.
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- Peng Li
- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, China.
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, China
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Conradina (Lamiaceae) is a small genus of native United States (US) species limited to Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky. Three species of Conradina are federally listed as endangered and one is threatened while two are candidates for listing as endangered. The purpose of the present review is to highlight the recent advances in current knowledge on Conradina species and to compile reports of chemical constituents that characterize and differentiate between Conradina species.
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- Noura S Dosoky
- Aromatic Plant Research Center, 615 St. George Square Court, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA.
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- Aromatic Plant Research Center, 615 St. George Square Court, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA.
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899, USA.
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Wang JT, Keshavmurthy S, Chu TY, Chen CA. Diverse responses of Symbiodinium types to menthol and DCMU treatment. PeerJ 2017; 5:e3843. [PMID: 29018600 PMCID: PMC5628609 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.3843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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To understand the mechanism of photosynthetic inhibition and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Symbiodinium types under stress, chemicals such as dichlorophenyl dimethylurea (DCMU) are widely used. Moreover, DCMU and recently menthol were used to generate aposymbiotic cnidarian hosts. While the effects of DCMU on Symbiodinium cells have been extensively studied, no studies have shown the mechanism behind menthol-induced coral bleaching. Moreover, no study has compared the effects of DCMU and menthol treatments on photosystem II (PSII) activity and generation of ROS in different Symbiodinium types. In this study, we utilized five freshly isolated Symbiodinium types (S. minutum (B1), S. goreaui (C1), C3, C15, and S. trenchii (D1a)) to compare the effects of DCMU and menthol treatments. Symbiodinium cells were exposed to DCMU and menthol at different concentrations for 4 h. Results showed that values of the 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) for PSII inhibition were 0.72∼1.96 mM for menthol-treated cells compared to 29∼74 pM for DCMU-treated cells. Diverse responses of Symbiodinium types were displayed in terms of PSII tolerance to menthol (S. minutum > S. trenchii = C15 > C3 = S. goreaui), and also in the response curves. In contrast, responses were not so diverse when the different types were treated with DCMU. Three of five menthol-treated Symbiodinium types showed instant and significant ROS generation when PSII activity was inhibited, compared to no ROS being generated in DCMU-treated Symbiodinium types. Both results indicated that menthol inhibited Symbiodinium PSII activity through Symbiodinium type-dependent mechanisms, which were also distinct from those with DCMU treatment. This study further confirmed that photosynthetic functions Symbiodinium have diverse responses to stress even within the same clade.
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- Jih-Terng Wang
- Graduate Institute of Biotechnology, Tajen University, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biotechnology, Tajen University, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Hazrati H, Saharkhiz MJ, Niakousari M, Moein M. Natural herbicide activity of Satureja hortensis L. essential oil nanoemulsion on the seed germination and morphophysiological features of two important weed species. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2017; 142:423-430. [PMID: 28456128 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.04.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Revised: 04/14/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to obtain an oil/water (O/W) nanoemulsion (NE) containing garden savory (Satureja hortensis) essential oil (EO) and evaluating its herbicidal activity against Amaranthus retroflexus and Chenopodium album. Gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) were employed to determine the chemical composition of the EO. Carvacrol (55.6%) and γ-terpinene (31.9%) were the major EO components. Low energy method was applied, allowing achievement of EO nanodroplets. The NE also presented low polydispersity, and the mean droplet was below 130nm even after storage for 30d. Laboratory tests showed that the NE at different concentrations (100, 200, 400, 800, and 1000μL.L-1) significantly (P≤0.05) reduced the germination indices and the seedling's growth in dose-response. The inhibitory effect was the greatest at 800μL.L-1 NE. Overall, root length was more inhibited as compared to shoot length. Post-emergence application of NE at different concentrations (1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000μL.L-1 of EO) on 2-4 true leaves' stage of the weeds caused significant (P≤0.05) decrease in the growth factors in dose-dependent manner. Complete lethality was observed by 4000μL.L-1 NE sprayed on the weeds. Spraying of NE significantly (P≤0.05) reduced chlorophyll content in the tested weeds. Increasing in relative electrolyte leakage (REL) 1 and 5d after treatment represented significant cell membrane disruption and increased cell membrane permeability. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) pictures confirmed NE droplet size and demonstrated membrane destruction. The study approved that the NE of S. hortensis EO has herbicidal properties as it has high phytotoxic effect, and interferes with the germination, growth and physiological processes of the weeds. The production of NE from S. hortensis EO is a low energy method that offers a promising practical natural herbicide for weed control in organic agricultural systems.
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- Hossein Hazrati
- Department of Horticultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Processing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Processing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Mohammadhosseini M, Sarker SD, Akbarzadeh A. Chemical composition of the essential oils and extracts of Achillea species and their biological activities: A review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2017; 199:257-315. [PMID: 0 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2016] [Revised: 02/02/2017] [Accepted: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Ye X, Ling T, Xue Y, Xu C, Zhou W, Hu L, Chen J, Shi Z. Thymol Mitigates Cadmium Stress by Regulating Glutathione Levels and Reactive Oxygen Species Homeostasis in Tobacco Seedlings. Molecules 2016; 21:E1339. [PMID: 27754435 PMCID: PMC6273743 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21101339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2016] [Revised: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Thymol is a famous plant-derived compound that has been widely used in pharmacy due to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. However, the modulation of intrinsic plant physiology by thymol remains unclear. It is a significant challenge to confer plant tolerance to Cd (cadmium) stress. In the present study physiological, histochemical, and biochemical methods were applied to investigate thymol-induced Cd tolerance in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) seedlings. Thymol was able to alleviate Cd-induced growth inhibition of tobacco seedlings in both dose- and time-dependent manners. Both histochemical detection and in-tube assays suggested that thymol treatment blocked Cd-induced over-generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), lipid peroxidation, and loss of membrane integrity in both leaves and roots. Thymol decreased Cd-induced cell death that was indicated in vivo by propidium iodide (PI) and trypan blue, respectively. Thymol stimulated glutathione (GSH) biosynthesis by upregulating the expression of γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase 1 (GSH1) in Cd-treated seedlings, which may contribute to the alleviation of Cd-induced oxidative injury. In situ fluorescent detection of intracellular Cd2+ revealed that thymol significantly decreased free Cd2+ in roots, which could be explained by the thymol-stimulated GSH biosynthesis and upregulation of the expression of phyochelatin synthase 1 (PCS1). Taken together, these results suggested that thymol has great potential to trigger plant resistant responses to combat heavy metal toxicity, which may help our understanding of the mechanism for thymol-modulated cell metabolic pathways in response to environmental stimuli.
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- Xiefeng Ye
- College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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- College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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- Nanjing Yangzi Modern Agriculture Investment and Development Co. Ltd., Nanjing 211899, China.
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- Central Laboratory, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- Department of Food Science, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China.
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- Department of Food Science, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China.
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- Institute of Food Quality and Safety, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
- Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province-State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Jiangsu Provincial Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- Institute of Food Quality and Safety, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
- Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety of Jiangsu Province-State Key Laboratory Breeding Base, Jiangsu Provincial Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Nanjing 210014, China.
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Apostolico I, Aliberti L, Caputo L, De Feo V, Fratianni F, Nazzaro F, Souza LF, Khadhr M. Chemical Composition, Antibacterial and Phytotoxic Activities of Peganum harmala Seed Essential Oils from Five Different Localities in Northern Africa. Molecules 2016; 21:molecules21091235. [PMID: 27649128 PMCID: PMC6273081 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21091235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Revised: 09/02/2016] [Accepted: 09/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Peganum harmala L., also known as Syrian rue or Pègano, is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Zygohpyllaceae family, and is widely used in traditional medicine. The chemical composition of essential oils of P. harmala seeds from five different regions of Northern Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia) was studied by GC and GC-MS analyses. A total of 105 compounds were identified, the main components being oxygenated monoterpenes and oxygenated sesquiterpenes. Eugenol is the main component in all oils. The antimicrobial activity of the essential oils was assayed against some bacterial strains: Staphylococcus aureus (DSM 25693), Bacillus cereus (DSM 4313), Bacillus cereus (DSM4384), Escherichia coli (DMS 857) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 50071). All the oils showed different inhibitory activity. In the twentieth century this is an important result; we need possible new botanical drugs because the problem of resistance to antimicrobial drugs has become apparent. Moreover, the essential oils were evaluated for their possible in vitro phytotoxic activity against germination and initial radicle growth of Raphanus sativus L., Lepidium sativum L., and Ruta graveolens L. The results showed that both germination and radical elongation were sensitive to the oils.
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- Ida Apostolico
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano (Salerno), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano (Salerno), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano (Salerno), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano (Salerno), Italy.
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- Istituto di Scienze dell'Alimentazione, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISA-CNR), via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy.
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- Istituto di Scienze dell'Alimentazione, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISA-CNR), via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano (Salerno), Italy.
- Post-doctoral by National Counsel of Technological and Scientific Development, (CNPq/Brazil), 70000-000 Brasília, Brazil.
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- Unité de Recherche de Biochimie des Lipides et Principes Actifs des Plantes, 2092 Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Tunisia.
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Park KY, Kim EY, Seo YS, Kim WT. Constitutive expression of CaPLA1 conferred enhanced growth and grain yield in transgenic rice plants. PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2016; 90:517-32. [PMID: 26803502 DOI: 10.1007/s11103-016-0440-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2015] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Phospholipids are not only important components of cell membranes, but participate in diverse processes in higher plants. In this study, we generated Capsicum annuum phospholipiase A1 (CaPLA1) overexpressing transgenic rice (Oryza sativa L.) plants under the control of the maize ubiquitin promoter. The T4 CaPLA1-overexpressing rice plants (Ubi:CaPLA1) had a higher root:shoot mass ratio than the wild-type plants in the vegetative stage. Leaf epidermal cells from transgenic plants had more cells than wild-type plants. Genes that code for cyclin and lipid metabolic enzymes were up-regulated in the transgenic lines. When grown under typical paddy field conditions, the transgenic plants produced more tillers, longer panicles and more branches per panicle than the wild-type plants, all of which resulted in greater grain yield. Microarray analysis suggests that gene expressions that are related with cell proliferation, lipid metabolism, and redox state were widely altered in CaPLA1-overexpressing transgenic rice plants. Ubi:CaPLA1 plants had a reduced membrane peroxidation state, as determined by malondialdehyde and conjugated diene levels and higher peroxidase activity than wild-type rice plants. Furthermore, three isoprenoid synthetic genes encoding terpenoid synthase, hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase were up-regulated in CaPLA1-overexpressing plants. We suggest that constitutive expression of CaPLA1 conferred increased grain yield with enhanced growth in transgenic rice plants by alteration of gene activities related with cell proliferation, lipid metabolism, membrane peroxidation state and isoprenoid biosynthesis.
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- Ki Youl Park
- Department of Systems Biology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 120-749, Korea
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- Department of Systems Biology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 120-749, Korea
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- Department of Systems Biology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 120-749, Korea
- Research Institute, Korea Ginseng Corp., Daejeon, 305-805, Korea
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- Department of Systems Biology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 120-749, Korea.
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Kordali S, Usanmaz A, Cakir A, Komaki A, Ercisli S. Antifungal and Herbicidal Effects of Fruit Essential Oils of Four Myrtus communis Genotypes. Chem Biodivers 2016; 13:77-84. [PMID: 26765354 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201500018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The chemical composition of the essential oils isolated by hydrodistillation from the fruits of four selected Myrtus communis L. genotypes from Turkey was characterized by GC-FID and GC/MS analyses. 1,8-Cineole (29.20-31.40%), linalool (15.67-19.13%), α-terpineol (8.40-18.43%), α-pinene (6.04-20.71%), and geranyl acetate (3.98-7.54%) were found to be the major constituents of the fruit essential oils of all M. communis genotypes investigated. The oils were characterized by high amounts of oxygenated monoterpenes, representing 73.02-83.83% of the total oil compositions. The results of the fungal growth inhibition assays showed that the oils inhibited the growth of 19 phytopathogenic fungi. However, their antifungal activity was generally lower than that of the commercial pesticide benomyl. The herbicidal effects of the oils on the seed germination and seedling growth of Amaranthus retroflexus L., Chenopodium album L., Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop., Lactuca serriola L., and Rumex crispus L. were also determined. The oils completely or partly inhibited the seed germinations and seedling growths of the plants. The findings of the present study suggest that the M. communis essential oils might have potential to be used as natural herbicides as well as fungicides.
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- Saban Kordali
- Ataturk University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Protection, TR-25240 Erzurum
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- Iğdır University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Protection, TR-76100 Iğdir
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- Kilis 7 Aralık University, Faculty of Science and Art, Department of Chemistry, TR-79000 Kilis, (phone: +90-348-8222350; fax: +90-348-8222351). ,
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Protection, TR-25240 Erzurum
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, TR-25240 Erzurum
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Ben-Jabeur M, Ghabri E, Myriam M, Hamada W. Thyme essential oil as a defense inducer of tomato against gray mold and Fusarium wilt. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2015; 94:35-40. [PMID: 26002413 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2015.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Revised: 04/26/2015] [Accepted: 05/15/2015] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The potential of thyme essential oil in controlling gray mold and Fusarium wilt and inducing systemic acquired resistance in tomato seedlings and tomato grown in hydroponic system was evaluated. Thyme oil highly reduced 64% of Botrytis cinerea colonization on pretreated detached leaves compared to untreated control. Also, it played a significant decrease in Fusarium wilt severity especially at7 days post treatment when it was reduced to 30.76%. To explore the plant pathways triggered in response to thyme oil, phenolic compounds accumulation and peroxidase activity was investigated. Plant response was observed either after foliar spray or root feeding in hydroponics which was mostly attributed to peroxidases accumulation rather than phenolic compounds accumulation, and thyme oil seems to be more effective when applied to the roots.
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- Maissa Ben-Jabeur
- Laboratory of Genetics and Plant Breeding, National Institute of Agronomy (INAT), 43, Av Charles Nicolle, 1082 Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Plant Breeding, National Institute of Agronomy (INAT), 43, Av Charles Nicolle, 1082 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Plant Breeding, National Institute of Agronomy (INAT), 43, Av Charles Nicolle, 1082 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Plant Breeding, National Institute of Agronomy (INAT), 43, Av Charles Nicolle, 1082 Tunis, Tunisia; Higher School of Agriculture of Kef (ESAK), 7119 Le Kef, Tunisia
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Sunohara Y, Baba Y, Matsuyama S, Fujimura K, Matsumoto H. Screening and identification of phytotoxic volatile compounds in medicinal plants and characterizations of a selected compound, eucarvone. PROTOPLASMA 2015; 252:1047-59. [PMID: 25534256 DOI: 10.1007/s00709-014-0739-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2014] [Accepted: 11/23/2014] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Screening and identification of phytotoxic volatile compounds were performed using 71 medicinal plant species to find new natural compounds, and the characterization of the promising compound was investigated to understand the mode of action. The volatile compounds from Asarum sieboldii Miq. showed the strongest inhibitory effect on the hypocotyl growth of lettuce seedlings (Lactuca sativa L.cv. Great Lakes 366), followed by those from Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briquet and Zanthoxylum piperitum (L.) DC.. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) identified four volatile compounds, α-pinene (2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene), β-pinene (6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane), 3-carene (3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene), and eucarvone (2,6,6-trimethy-2,4-cycloheptadien-1-one), from A. sieboldii, and three volatile compounds, limonene (1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-cyclohexene), menthone (5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one), and pulegone (5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylidenecyclohexan-1-one), from S. tenuifolia. Among these volatile compounds, eucarvone, menthone, and pulegone exhibited strong inhibitory effects on both the root and shoot growth of lettuce seedlings. Eucarvone-induced growth inhibition was species-selective. Cell death, the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and lipid peroxidation were induced in susceptible finger millet seedlings by eucarvone treatment, whereas this compound (≤158 μM) did not cause the increase of lipid peroxidation and ROS production in tolerant maize. The results of the present study show that eucarvone can have strong phytotoxic activity, which may be due to ROS overproduction and subsequent oxidative damage in finger millet seedlings.
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- Yukari Sunohara
- Graduate school of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan,
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Ahuja N, Singh HP, Batish DR, Kohli RK. Eugenol-inhibited root growth in Avena fatua involves ROS-mediated oxidative damage. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2015; 118:64-70. [PMID: 25752432 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2014.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2014] [Revised: 11/06/2014] [Accepted: 11/29/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Plant essential oils and their constituent monoterpenes are widely known plant growth retardants but their mechanism of action is not well understood. We explored the mechanism of phytotoxicity of eugenol, a monoterpenoid alcohol, proposed as a natural herbicide. Eugenol (100-1000 µM) retarded the germination of Avena fatua and strongly inhibited its root growth compared to the coleoptile growth. We further investigated the underlying physiological and biochemical alterations leading to the root growth inhibition. Eugenol induced the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) leading to oxidative stress and membrane damage in the root tissue. ROS generation measured in terms of hydrogen peroxide, superoxide anion and hydroxyl radical content increased significantly in the range of 24 to 144, 21 to 91, 46 to 173% over the control at 100 to 1000 µM eugenol, respectively. The disruption in membrane integrity was indicated by 25 to 125% increase in malondialdehyde (lipid peroxidation byproduct), and decreased conjugated diene content (~10 to 41%). The electrolyte leakage suggesting membrane damage increased both under light as well as dark conditions measured over a period from 0 to 30 h. In defense to the oxidative damage due to eugenol, a significant upregulation in the ROS-scavenging antioxidant enzyme machinery was observed. The activities of superoxide dismutases, catalases, ascorbate peroxidases, guaiacol peroxidases and glutathione reductases were elevated by ~1.5 to 2.8, 2 to 4.3, 1.9 to 5.0, 1.4 to 3.9, 2.5 to 5.5 times, respectively, in response to 100 to 1000 µM eugenol. The study concludes that eugenol inhibits early root growth through ROS-mediated oxidative damage, despite an activation of the antioxidant enzyme machinery.
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- Nitina Ahuja
- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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Bouabidi W, Hanana M, Gargouri S, Amri I, Fezzani T, Ksontini M, Jamoussi B, Hamrouni L. Chemical composition, phytotoxic and antifungal properties ofRuta chalepensisL. essential oils. Nat Prod Res 2015; 29:864-8. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2014.980246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Areco VA, Figueroa S, Cosa MT, Dambolena JS, Zygadlo JA, Zunino MP. Effect of pinene isomers on germination and growth of maize. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2014.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Wang Q, Xu Z, Hu T, Rehman HU, Chen H, Li Z, Ding B, Hu H. Allelopathic activity and chemical constituents of walnut (Juglans regia) leaf litter in walnut-winter vegetable agroforestry system. Nat Prod Res 2014; 28:2017-20. [PMID: 24784929 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2014.913245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Walnut agroforestry systems have many ecological and economic benefits when intercropped with cool-season species. However, decomposing leaf litter is one of the main sources of allelochemicals in such systems. In this study, lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. angustata) was grown in the soil incorporated with walnut leaf litter to assess its allelopathic activity. Lettuce growth and physiological processes were inhibited by walnut leaf litter, especially during early growth stage (1-2 euphylla period) or with large amount of litter addition. The plants treated by small amount of leaf litter recovered their growth afterwards, while the inhibition for 180 g leaf litter persisted until harvest. Twenty-eight compounds were identified in the leaf litter, and several of them were reported to be phytotoxic, which may be responsible for the stress induced by walnut leaf litter. Thus, for highest economic value of vegetables such as lettuce, excessive incorporation of leaf litter should be discouraged.
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- Qian Wang
- a Key Laboratory of Forestry Ecological Engineering of Sichuan Province, College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University , Ya'an 625014 , Sichuan , P.R. China
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Chowhan N, Singh HP, Batish DR, Kaur S, Ahuja N, Kohli RK. β-Pinene inhibited germination and early growth involves membrane peroxidation. PROTOPLASMA 2013; 250:691-700. [PMID: 22936022 DOI: 10.1007/s00709-012-0446-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2012] [Accepted: 08/02/2012] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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β-Pinene, an oxygenated monoterpene, is abundantly found in the environment and widely occurring in plants as a constituent of essential oils. We investigated the phytotoxicity of β-pinene against two grassy (Phalaris minor, Echinochloa crus-galli) and one broad-leaved (Cassia occidentalis) weeds in terms of germination and root and shoot growth. β-Pinene (0.02-0.80 mg/ml) inhibited the germination, root length, and shoot length of test weeds in a dose-response manner. The inhibitory effect of β-pinene was greater in grassy weeds and on root growth than on shoot growth. β-Pinene (0.04-0.80 mg/ml) reduced the root length in P. minor, E. crus-galli, and C. occidentalis over that in the control by 58-60, 44-92, and 26-85 %, respectively. In contrast, shoot length was reduced over the control by 45-97 % in P. minor, 48-78 % in E. crus-galli, and 11-75 % in C. occidentalis at similar concentrations. Further, we examined the impact of β-pinene on membrane integrity in P. minor as one of the possible mechanisms of action. Membrane integrity was evaluated in terms of lipid peroxidation, conjugated diene content, electrolyte leakage, and the activity of lipoxygenases (LOX). β-Pinene (≥0.04 mg/ml) enhanced electrolyte leakage by 23-80 %, malondialdehyde content by 15-67 %, hydrogen peroxide content by 9-39 %, and lipoxygenases activity by 38-383 % over that in the control. It indicated membrane peroxidation and loss of membrane integrity that could be the primary target of β-pinene. Even the enhanced (9-62 %) activity of protecting enzymes, peroxidases (POX), was not able to protect the membranes from β-pinene (0.04-0.20 mg/ml)-induced toxicity. In conclusion, our results show that β-pinene inhibits root growth of the tested weed species through disruption of membrane integrity as indicated by enhanced peroxidation, electrolyte leakage, and LOX activity despite the upregulation of POX activity.
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- Nadia Chowhan
- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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Graña E, Sotelo T, Díaz-Tielas C, Araniti F, Krasuska U, Bogatek R, Reigosa MJ, Sánchez-Moreiras AM. Citral induces auxin and ethylene-mediated malformations and arrests cell division in Arabidopsis thaliana roots. J Chem Ecol 2013; 39:271-82. [PMID: 23389342 DOI: 10.1007/s10886-013-0250-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2012] [Revised: 01/18/2013] [Accepted: 01/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Citral is a linear monoterpene which is present, as a volatile component, in the essential oil of several different aromatic plants. Previous studies have demonstrated the ability of citral to alter the mitotic microtubules of plant cells, especially at low concentrations. The changes to the microtubules may be due to the compound acting directly on the treated root and coleoptile cells or to indirect action through certain phytohormones. This study, performed in Arabidopsis thaliana, analysed the short-term effects of citral on the auxin content and mitotic cells, and the long-term effects of these alterations on root development and ethylene levels. The results of this study show that citral alters auxin content and cell division and has a strong long-term disorganising effect on cell ultra-structure in A. thaliana seedlings. Its effects on cell division, the thickening of the cell wall, the reduction in intercellular communication, and the absence of root hairs confirm that citral is a strong phytotoxic compound, which has persistent effects on root development.
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- E Graña
- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science, University of Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende s/n, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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Artemisia scoparia essential oil inhibited root growth involves reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated disruption of oxidative metabolism: In vivo ROS detection and alterations in antioxidant enzymes. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2012.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Torres LE, Brunetti PC, Baglio C, Bauzá PG, Chaves AG, Massuh Y, Ocaño SF, Ojeda MS. Field Evaluation of Twelve Clones of Oregano Grown in the Main
Production Areas of Argentina: Identification of Quantitative
Trait with the Highest Discriminant Value. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.5402/2012/349565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In Argentina, oregano (Origanum spp.) is one of the most important aromatic species. Leaves and flowering tops are used as seasoning, targeting the retail consumer, industrial and less to export. Local production has low-average yields due to the variability of cultivated material, the vegetative propagation methods used, and the lack of knowledge and adaptive experimentation on advanced cultivation practices. Clones of oregano grown in the country were collected in order to characterize the germplasm used in Argentina. Twelve oregano clones, sanitized by meristems culture and micropropagated in vitro, were field evaluated in three different growing locations. Regardless of growing site, the quantitative variables with more discriminating value were essential oils yield, internode length, length of the longest branch, fresh weight, dry weight of leaf and stem, leaf/stem ratio, and leaf area. Based on the quantitative traits, oregano clones can be classified into four groups. From the observations based on botanical characteristics, it was determined that the evaluated clones belong to three different taxa: Origanum vulgare ssp. vulgare, Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum, and Origanum x majoricum (hybrid). Within each group, the clones belong to the same taxon.
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- Lorena E. Torres
- Cátedra de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Avenida Valparaíso s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, CC 509, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Avenida Valparaíso s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, CC 509, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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- EEA La Consulta, INTA, Ex Ruta 40 km 96, La Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina
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- EEA La Consulta, INTA, Ex Ruta 40 km 96, La Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Avenida Valparaíso s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, CC 509, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Avenida Valparaíso s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, CC 509, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Avenida Valparaíso s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, CC 509, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Avenida Valparaíso s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, CC 509, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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Sakai A, Yoshimura H. Monoterpenes of Salvia leucophylla. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 8:90-100. [PMID: 22754426 PMCID: PMC3382373 DOI: 10.2174/157340712799828205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2011] [Revised: 01/23/2012] [Accepted: 01/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The “ Salvia phenomenon” is one of the most famous examples of allelopathic interaction between higher plants. The Salvia thickets are surrounded by zones of bare soil (“bare zone”, 1-3 m in width), which merge into areas of inhibited grassland (“zone of inhibition”) and finally undisturbed grassland at a distance of 3-9 m. This characteristic vegetation pattern was attributed to monoterpenes, especially 1,8-cineole and camphor, which volatilized from S. leucophylla leaves, got adsorbed in the soil around the Salvia thickets, and inhibited germination and seedling growth of annual herbs. Initially, continuity of hydrophobic environment (clay soil particles – cuticular waxes on the seed/seedling surfaces – plasmodesmata - plasma membrane) was regarded to be important for the lipophilic compounds to enter the target cells. However, monoterpenes can reach the target cells via aqueous route as well. Because monoterpenes produced by S. leucophylla all induce similar symptoms in the seedlings of target plants, their mode of action appears to be essentially common. They exert various deteriorating effects on the cells of target plants, which might be totally explained if the primary point of action resides in mitochondrial function (respiratory ATP synthesis) and/or generation of reactive oxygen species. In contrast to the previous belief that cuticular waxes act as the pathway of lipophilic monoterpene to enter the site of action or reservoir of the inhibitors, they may act as “adsorptive barrier” to prevent the entering of monoterpenes inside the cell wall.
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- Atsushi Sakai
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Nara Women's University, Kitauoya-nishi-machi, Nara, 630-8506, Japan
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Genotoxic effects of catmint (Nepeta meyeri Benth.) essential oils on some weed and crop plants. Toxicol Ind Health 2012; 29:504-13. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233712440135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study investigates the genotoxicity of the essential oils extracted from the aerial parts of catmint ( Nepeta meyeri Benth.) against two weeds ( Bromus danthoniae and Lactuca serriola) and two crop plants ( Brassica napus and Zea mays). The essential oils of N. meyeri analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry contained 14 compounds, with 4aα, 7α, 7aβ-nepetalactone (83.4%), 4aα, 7α, and 7aα-nepetalactone (8.83%) as the major components. The oils were diluted (25, 50, 100, and 150 ppm) and the solutions were applied to seeds or leaves of these plants. The study compared the germination percentage and random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) results with the control group. The results showed that the oils had a strong inhibitory activity and caused a change in RAPD profiles in terms of variation in band intensity, loss of bands, and appearance of new bands compared with the control group. The results suggested that RAPD analysis could be applied as a suitable biomarker assay for the detection of genotoxic effects of plant allelochemicals. This study indicates the genotoxical potential of N. meyeri essential oils on weed and crop plants.
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Chaimovitsh D, Rogovoy Stelmakh O, Altshuler O, Belausov E, Abu-Abied M, Rubin B, Sadot E, Dudai N. The relative effect of citral on mitotic microtubules in wheat roots and BY2 cells. PLANT BIOLOGY (STUTTGART, GERMANY) 2012; 14:354-64. [PMID: 22039835 DOI: 10.1111/j.1438-8677.2011.00511.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The plant volatile monoterpene citral is a highly active compound with suggested allelopathic traits. Seed germination and seedling development are inhibited in the presence of citral, and it disrupts microtubules in both plant and animal cells in interphase. We addressed the following additional questions: can citral interfere with cell division; what is the relative effect of citral on mitotic microtubules compared to interphase cortical microtubules; what is its effect on newly formed cell plates; and how does it affect the association of microtubules with γ-tubulin? In wheat seedlings, citral led to inhibition of root elongation, curvature of newly formed cell walls and deformation of microtubule arrays. Citral's effect on microtubules was both dose- and time-dependent, with mitotic microtubules appearing to be more sensitive to citral than cortical microtubules. Association of γ-tubulin with microtubules was more sensitive to citral than were the microtubules themselves. To reveal the role of disrupted mitotic microtubules in dictating aberrations in cell plates in the presence of citral, we used tobacco BY2 cells expressing GFP-Tua6. Citral disrupted mitotic microtubules, inhibited the cell cycle and increased the frequency of asymmetric cell plates in these cells. The time scale of citral's effect in BY2 cells suggested a direct influence on cell plates during their formation. Taken together, we suggest that at lower concentrations, citral interferes with cell division by disrupting mitotic microtubules and cell plates, and at higher concentrations it inhibits cell elongation by disrupting cortical microtubules.
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- D Chaimovitsh
- Division of Aromatic Plants, ARO, Newe Ya'ar, Ramat Yishai, Israel
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Alarcón R, Ocampos S, Pacciaroni A, Sosa V. Chemical Composition, Antifungal and Herbicidal Effects of Essential Oil Isolated from Chersodoma argentina (Asteraceae). Nat Prod Commun 2012. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1200700140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Analysis of the hydrodistilled essential oil of the aerial parts of Chersodoma argentina Cabrera by GC- MS and NMR spectroscopy revealed that over 80% consisted of monoterpene hydrocarbons such as α-thujene, α-pinene and β-pinene. Contact and headspace volatile exposure assays of the essential oil demonstrated antifungal activity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Sclerotium rolfsii and Rhizoctonia solani with the contact assay showing greater activity than the headspace assay. Herbicidal activity was shown by reduced root growth of Allium porrum, Solanum lycopersicon and Sorghum halepense in both assays.
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- Rosana Alarcón
- Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Salta (UNSa), 4400 Salta, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Salta (UNSa), 4400 Salta, Argentina
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal- IMBIV (CONICET-UNC), 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal- IMBIV (CONICET-UNC), 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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