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Oladipupo SO, Hu XP, Appel AG. Essential Oils in Urban Insect Management-A Review. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 2022; 115:1375-1408. [PMID: 35791493 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toac083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The allures of city life have culminated in the rise of urban populations resulting in conditions that promote the establishment of certain insect pests. Globally, the public health significance of these urban insect pests is enormous, ranging from billions of dollars to loss of lives. Most chemical insecticides no longer provide the anticipated level of control, and significant insecticide resistance has been reported. Therefore, there has been a spike in interest for alternatives to conventional insecticides. Among them, natural products from plants such as essential oils (EOs) and essential oil components (EOCs) have enjoyed the most attention owing to widespread reports of efficacy and toxicity even against insecticide-resistant urban insects. Yet, there is no comprehensive synthesis on the extent and impact of the management of urban insects using EOs or EOCs. Such a review is highly relevant since it provides a means to assess the extent of progress made, shortfalls, limitations, and prospects. More so, we hope it can be used to make informed decisions and develop relevant policies reliably. We present the ranges of insecticidal effects of EOs, EOCs, and commercially available EO-based products from laboratory and field studies. Finally, we discuss the gaps in our knowledge and prospects for the sustainable use of EOs.
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- S O Oladipupo
- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36830, USA
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36830, USA
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36830, USA
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Effectiveness of Herbal Essential Oils as Single and Combined Repellents against Aedes aegypti, Anopheles dirus and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). INSECTS 2022; 13:insects13070658. [PMID: 35886836 PMCID: PMC9322308 DOI: 10.3390/insects13070658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Mosquito repellents reduce human-vector contact of vector-borne diseases. We compared the repellent activity of 10 undiluted essential oils (anise, basil, bergamot, coriander, patchouli, peppermint, petitgrain, rosemary, sage and vetiver) against A. aegypti, A. dirus and C. quinquefasciatus using the arm-in-cage method. Petitgrain oil was the most effective against A. aegypti (270 min). Peppermint oil was the most effective against A. dirus (180 min). Interestingly, all single oils had attributes of repellency against C. quinquefasciatus (ranged, 120−360 min). Moreover, we integrated their binary combinations of highly effective essential oils against A. aegypti and A. dirus to potentially increase the protection time. A 1:1 combination of petitgrain/basil, petitgrain/coriander, basil/coriander and basil/sage reduced the median complete-protection time of 150 min for A. aegypti; a combination of sage and patchouli oils prolonged the median complete-protection time of 270 min for A. dirus. Combining essential oils effect protection time from these two mosquito species.
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Santos AA, Farder-Gomes CF, Ribeiro AV, Costa TL, França JCO, Bacci L, Demuner AJ, Serrão JE, Picanço MC. Lethal and sublethal effects of an emulsion based on Pogostemon cablin (Lamiaceae) essential oil on the coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:45763-45773. [PMID: 35152351 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19183-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The global search for eco-friendly and human-safe pesticides has intensified, and research on essential oils (EOs) has expanded due to their remarkable insecticidal activities and apparent human-safe. Despite this, most of the literature focuses on short-term and simplified efforts to understand lethal effects, with only a few comprehensive studies addressing sublethal exposures. To fill this shortcoming, we explore the lethal and sublethal effects of Pogostemon cablin (Lamiaceae) EO and an EO-based emulsion (18%) using the coffee berry borer Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) as a model. First, we determine the toxicity of EO and EO-based emulsion using dose-mortality curves and lethal times. Second, we subjected adult females of H. hampei to sublethal doses to assess whether they affected their behavior, reproductive output, and histological features. Our findings reveal that patchoulol (43.05%), α-Guaiene (16.06%), and α-Bulnesene (13.69%) were the main components of the EO. Furthermore, the EO and its emulsion had similar toxicity, with dose-mortality curves and lethal times overlapping 95% confidence intervals. We also observed that sublethal exposure of females of H. hampei reduces reproduction and feeding, increases walking activity, and causes histopathological changes in the midgut. This study advances the knowledge of the lethal and sublethal effects of an eco-friendly substance on insects.Responsible Editor: Giovanni Benelli.
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- Abraão Almeida Santos
- Department of Entomology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Entomology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, 49100-000, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of General Biology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Entomology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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Ali A, Chen J, Khan IA. Toxicity and Repellency of Magnolia grandiflora Seed Essential Oil and Selected Pure Compounds Against the Workers of Hybrid Imported Fire Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 2022; 115:412-416. [PMID: 35048988 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toab262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We tested Magnolia grandiflora L. (Magnoliales: Magnoliaceae) seed essential oil and its pure compounds for their repellency and toxicity against workers of hybrid imported fire ants. Series of dosages were tested starting from 156 µg/g to the dose where the treatment failed. Workers removed significantly less sand from the vials with M. grandiflora seed essential oil and 1-octanol treated sand at serial dosages of 156-4.9 µg/g than the solvent control whereas the amount removed at 2.4-0.6 µg/g was similar to the solvent control. In 1-decanol treatments, workers removed significantly less sand at serial dosages of 156-0.15 µg/g than the solvent control whereas the removal of sand at the dose of 0.08 µg/g was similar to the solvent control. In DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) treatments, workers removed significantly less sand at serial dosages of 156-78 µg/g than the solvent control whereas the quantity of removed sand at 39 µg/g was similar to the solvent control. Based on the mean amount of sand removed, M. grandiflora essential oil, 1-decanol, and 1-octanol showed significantly higher repellency than DEET. 1-Decanol and 1-octanol, present in seed essential oil showed toxicity against fire ant workers. 1-Decanol with LC50 of 140.6 µg/g was the most toxic natural compound followed by 1-octanol (LC50 = 486.8 µg/g). Bifenthrin with LC50 value of 0.018 µg/g showed much higher toxicity than these natural compounds. High repellency and toxicity of 1-decanol makes it a natural compound of interest for further studies under field conditions.
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- Abbas Ali
- National Center for Natural Products Research, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Biological Control of Pests Research Unit, USDA-ARS, Stoneville, MS 38776, USA
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- National Center for Natural Products Research, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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Keerthiraj M, Mandal A, Dutta TK, Saha S, Dutta A, Singh A, Kundu A. Nematicidal and Molecular Docking Investigation of Essential Oils from Pogostemon cablin Ecotypes against Meloidogyne incognita. Chem Biodivers 2021; 18:e2100320. [PMID: 34245651 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita is one of the most destructive nematodes worldwide. Essential oils (EOs) are being extensively utilized as eco-benign bionematicides, although the precise mechanism of action remains unclear. Pogostemon cablin Benth. is well-known as "Patchouli". It is native to South East Asia and known for ethno-pharmacological properties. In this study, chemical composition and potential nematicidal effect of EOs hydrodistilled from the leaves of P. cablin grown at three different locations in India were comprehensively investigated to correlate their mechanism of action for target specific binding affinities toward nematode proteins. Aromatic volatile Pogostemon essential oils (PEO) from Northern India (PEO-NI), Southern India (PEO-SI) and North Eastern India (PEO-NEI) were analyzed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) to characterize forty volatile compounds. Maximum thirty-three components were identified in PEO-NEI. Sesquiterpenes were predominant with higher content of α-guaiene (2.3-24.4 %), patchoulol (6.1-32.7 %) and α-bulnesene (5.9-27.1 %). Patchoulol was the major component in PEO-SI (32.7±1.2 %) and PEO-NEI (29.2±1.1 %), while α-guaiene in PEO-NI (24.4±1.2 %). In vitro nematicidal assay revealed significant nematicidal action (LC50 44.6-87.0 μg mL-1 ) against juveniles of M. incognita within 24 h exposure. Mortality increases with increasing time to 48 h (LC50 33.6-71.6 μg mL-1 ) and 72 h (LC50 27.7-61.2 μg mL-1 ). Molecular modelling and in silico studies revealed multi-modal inhibitive action of α-bulnesene (-22 to -13 kJ mol-1 ) and α-guaiene (-22 to -12 kJ mol-1 ) against three target proteins namely, acetyl cholinesterase (AChE), odorant response gene-1 (ODR1), odorant response gene-3 (ODR3). Most preferable binding mechanism was observed against AChE due to pi-alkyl, pi-sigma, and hydrophobic interactions. Structure nematicidal activity relationship suggested the presence of hydroxy group for nematicidal activity is nonessential, rather highly depends on synergistic composition of sesquiterpene hydrocarbons.
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- M Keerthiraj
- Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- Division of Nematology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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Leptospermum scoparium essential oil is a promising source of mosquito larvicide and its toxicity is enhanced by a biobased emulsifier. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0229076. [PMID: 32078653 PMCID: PMC7032722 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Synthetic pesticides are the cornerstone of vector-borne disease control, but alternatives are urgently needed to tackle the growing problem of insecticide resistance and concerns over environmental safety. Leptospermum scoparium J.R. Forst and G. Forst (manuka) essential oil and its four fractions were analyzed for chemical composition and toxicity against Aedes aegypti larvae. The use of bio-based amylose-N-1-hexadecylammonium chloride inclusion complexes (Hex-Am) as an emulsifier for L. scoparium essential oil was also investigated. Fraction 1 was inactive, fractions 2 (LC50 = 12.24 ppm) and 3 (LC50 = 20.58 ppm) were more toxic than the whole essential oil (LC50 = 47.97 ppm), and fraction 4 (LC50 = 35.87 ppm) had similar toxicity as the whole essential oil. Twenty-one chemical constituents were detected in L. scoparium essential oil compared to 16, 5, 19 and 25 chemical constituents in fractions, 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. The two most dominant chemical constituents were calamenene (17.78%) and leptospermone (11.86%) for L. scoparium essential oil, calamenene (37.73%) and ledene (10.37%) for fraction 1, leptospermone (56.6%) and isoleptospermone (19.73) for fraction 2, cubenol (24.30%) and caryophyllene oxide (12.38%) for fraction 3, and γ-gurjunene (21.62%) and isoleptospermone (7.88%) for fraction 4. Alpha-pinene, ledene, and aromandendrene were 2–7 times less toxic than the whole essential suggesting that the toxicity of L. scoparium essential oil was either due to other chemical constituents that were not tested or due synergist interactions among chemical constituents. Leptospermum scoparium essential oil-Hex-Am emulsion (LC50 = 29.62) was more toxic than the whole essential oil. These findings suggest that L. scoparium essential oil is a promising source of mosquito larvicide and that Hex-Am is an excellent emulsifier for L. scoparium essential oil for use as a larvicide.
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Feng YX, Wang Y, You CX, Guo SS, Du YS, Du SS. Bioactivities of patchoulol and phloroacetophenone from Pogostemon cablin essential oil against three insects. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2019.1648508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Yi-Xi Feng
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Protection and Utilization, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Protection and Utilization, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Protection and Utilization, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Protection and Utilization, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Protection and Utilization, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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Tang Y, Zhong L, Wang X, Zheng H, Chen L. Molecular identification and expression of sesquiterpene pathway genes responsible for patchoulol biosynthesis and regulation in Pogostemon cablin. BOTANICAL STUDIES 2019; 60:11. [PMID: 31267260 PMCID: PMC6606680 DOI: 10.1186/s40529-019-0259-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many commercially important drug and flavor compounds are secondary metabolites of terpenoid origin. Pogostemon cablin, a commercially important industrial and medicinal crop, accumulates abundant patchouli oil comprised of more than 24 unique sesquiterpene compounds, with the most abundant being patchouli alcohol. RESULTS In this study, we analyzed the P. cablin transcriptome library, obtaining 74 terpenoid biosynthesis-related genes, and identified their expression patterns in leaves, stems, and flowers. These genes are members of 15 different families, and we detected all the enzymes involved in the sesquiterpenes pathway that are responsible for patchoulol biosynthesis. Sequence structure, homology, conserved domain properties, and phylogeny of certain identified genes were systematically investigated. Color complementation assay was used to verify the functional activity of the MEP pathway proteins. Exogenous hormone treatment revealed that patchoulol synthesis is induced by methyl jasmonate (MeJA). Quantitative reverse-transcription PCR analysis indicated that the MVA pathway genes (acetoacetyl-CoA thiolase, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase, mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase, and farnesyl diphosphate synthase) participate in patchoulol biosynthesis and are mediated by MeJA. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, this is the first report of integrated analysis of P. cablin MVA and MEP pathway related genes, providing a better understanding of terpenoid and/or patchoulol biosynthesis in P. cablin, and the basis for improving patchoulol production through genetic engineering.
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- Yun Tang
- Research Center of Chinese Herbal Resource Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Resource From Lingnan (Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Joint Laboratory of National Engineering Research Center for the Pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006 People’s Republic of China
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- Research Center of Chinese Herbal Resource Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Resource From Lingnan (Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Joint Laboratory of National Engineering Research Center for the Pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006 People’s Republic of China
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- Research Center of Chinese Herbal Resource Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Resource From Lingnan (Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Joint Laboratory of National Engineering Research Center for the Pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006 People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510520 People’s Republic of China
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- Research Center of Chinese Herbal Resource Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Resource From Lingnan (Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Joint Laboratory of National Engineering Research Center for the Pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006 People’s Republic of China
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Lima Santos L, Barreto Brandão L, Lopes Martins R, de Menezes Rabelo E, Lobato Rodrigues AB, da Conceição Vieira Araújo CM, Fernandes Sobral T, Ribeiro Galardo AK, Moreira da Silva de Ameida SS. Evaluation of the Larvicidal Potential of the Essential Oil Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth in the Control of Aedes aegypti. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2019; 12:ph12020053. [PMID: 30965561 PMCID: PMC6630315 DOI: 10.3390/ph12020053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The objective of this work was to collect information on the chemical constituents that demonstrate the larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti, as well as the antioxidant, microbiological, and cytotoxicity potential of the essential oil of Pogostemon cablin leaves. The chemical characterization was performed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometer (GC-MS). The larvicidal activity was performed according to the protocol of the World Health Organization. The antioxidant activity was evaluated through the sequestering capacity of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazine (DPPH). As for the microbiological evaluation, the microdilution technique was used, according to the protocol of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. The cytotoxic activity was evaluated against the larvae of Artemia salina. The species P. cablin presented the following compounds: Patchouli alcohol (33.25%), Seyshellene (6.12%), α-bulnesene (4.11%), Pogostol (6.33%), and Norpatchoulenol (5.72%), which was in synergy with the other substances may significantly potentiate the larvicidal action of the species with the LC50 of 28.43 μg·mL-1. There was no antioxidant activity, however, it presented antimicrobial activity against all bacteria tested with Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) of 62.5 μg·mL-1. The species demonstrated significant toxic action with LC50 of 24.25 μg·mL-1. Therefore, the P. cablin species showed significant larvicidal potential, antimicrobial activity, the absence of antioxidant action, and high toxicity.
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- Lizandra Lima Santos
- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Federal University of Amapa, Highway Jucelino Kubistichek, Km 02, 68.902-280 Macapa, Brazil; (L.B.B.).
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Federal University of Amapa, Highway Jucelino Kubistichek, Km 02, 68.902-280 Macapa, Brazil; (L.B.B.).
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Federal University of Amapa, Highway Jucelino Kubistichek, Km 02, 68.902-280 Macapa, Brazil; (L.B.B.).
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Federal University of Amapa, Highway Jucelino Kubistichek, Km 02, 68.902-280 Macapa, Brazil; (L.B.B.).
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Federal University of Amapa, Highway Jucelino Kubistichek, Km 02, 68.902-280 Macapa, Brazil; (L.B.B.).
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- Laboratory of Medical Entomology of the Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the State of Amapa, Highway Jucelino Kubistichek, Km 10, 68.903-419 Macapa, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Medical Entomology of the Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the State of Amapa, Highway Jucelino Kubistichek, Km 10, 68.903-419 Macapa, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Medical Entomology of the Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the State of Amapa, Highway Jucelino Kubistichek, Km 10, 68.903-419 Macapa, Brazil.
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de Oliveira BMS, Melo CR, Santos ACC, Nascimento LFA, Nízio DAC, Cristaldo PF, Blank AF, Bacci L. Essential oils from Varronia curassavica (Cordiaceae) accessions and their compounds (E)-caryophyllene and α-humulene as an alternative to control Dorymyrmex thoracius (Formicidae: Dolichoderinae). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:6602-6612. [PMID: 30623333 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-4044-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The process of urbanization of natural environments has dramatically increased the incidence of pest insects. To control these organisms in urban environments, the last decades have been marked by an increase in the use of synthetic insecticides. However, the intensive and indiscriminate use of synthetic insecticides has provoked a series of environmental problems and human health. In this way, the concern and the searching for environmentally safer alternatives for the control of urban pests is increasing. In the present study we evaluated the lethal and sublethal effects of essential oils (EOs) of six accessions of Varronia curassavica (Jacq.) (Cordiaceae) and their constituents (E)-caryophyllene and α-humulene on the ant Dorymyrmex thoracicus Gallardo, 1916 (Formicidae: Dolichoderinae), a species commonly found in urban environments and which can cause damage to human health. Bioassays of fumigation toxicity and locomotor activity in partially treated arenas were performed. The lethal concentrations to kill 50% of the D. thoracicus population ranged from 0.69 to 2.48 μL/L for EOs and from 3.75 to 1.49 μL/L for the (E)-caryophyllene and α-humulene compounds. The survival of the ants exposed to LC95 of the treatments was reduced over time, ranging from 4.2 to 35.6 h to kill 50% of the D. thoracicus population. In general, EOs of V. curassavica caused repellency and affected the locomotor activity of the ants. Our results indicate that EOs of V. curassavica are a promising source for the control of the urban ant D. thoracicus.
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- Bruna M S de Oliveira
- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Cidade Universitária Professor José Aloísio de Campos, Av. Marechal Rondon s/n, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, 49100-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Cidade Universitária Professor José Aloísio de Campos, Av. Marechal Rondon s/n, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, 49100-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Cidade Universitária Professor José Aloísio de Campos, Av. Marechal Rondon s/n, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, 49100-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Cidade Universitária Professor José Aloísio de Campos, Av. Marechal Rondon s/n, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, 49100-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Cidade Universitária Professor José Aloísio de Campos, Av. Marechal Rondon s/n, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, 49100-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Entomologia Agrícola, Departamento de Agronomia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, R. Manoel de Medeiros s/n, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, 52171-900, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Cidade Universitária Professor José Aloísio de Campos, Av. Marechal Rondon s/n, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, 49100-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Cidade Universitária Professor José Aloísio de Campos, Av. Marechal Rondon s/n, Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, 49100-000, Brazil.
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Rocha AG, Oliveira BMS, Melo CR, Sampaio TS, Blank AF, Lima AD, Nunes RS, Araújo APA, Cristaldo PF, Bacci L. Lethal Effect and Behavioral Responses of Leaf-Cutting Ants to Essential Oil of Pogostemon cablin (Lamiaceae) and Its Nanoformulation. NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2018; 47:769-779. [PMID: 29995283 DOI: 10.1007/s13744-018-0615-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Leaf-cutting ants belonging to the genus Atta (Formicidae: Myrmicinae) are important pests in agricultural and forest environments. In the present study, we evaluated the formicidal activity of the essential oil of Pogostemon cablin and its nanoformulation on the leaf-cutting ants: Atta opaciceps (Borgmeier, 1939), Atta sexdens (Linnaeus, 1758), and Atta sexdens rubropilosa Forel, 1908. The nanoformulation was developed by magnetic stirring using polyoxyethylene (36%), pure ethanol (36%), essential oil of P. cablin (18%), and water (10%). Bioassays of acute toxicity by fumigation and behavioral bioassays in treated arenas, with and without choice, were performed. The essential oil of P. cablin and its nanoformulation demonstrated efficient insecticidal activity and irritability to ant species. The concentration required to kill 50% of workers varied from 1.06 to 2.10 μL L-1, with a mean time to death of less than or equal to 42 h. The essential oil of P. cablin and its nanoformulation reduced the displacement and velocity speed of the workers of A. opaciceps and A. sexdens rubropilosa in totally treated arenas. In the bioassays with choices, the three species of ants walked less and at a greater speed on the treated side of arena. This work demonstrates the potential of the essential oil of P. cablin and its nanoformulation to the generation of new formicidal products.
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- A G Rocha
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Agricultura e Biodiversidade (PPGAGRI), Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Agricultura e Biodiversidade (PPGAGRI), Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Agricultura e Biodiversidade (PPGAGRI), Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Agricultura e Biodiversidade (PPGAGRI), Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
- Depto de Engenharia Agronômica, Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Depto de Ecologia, Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Agricultura e Biodiversidade (PPGAGRI), Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil
- Depto de Agronomia/Entomologia, Univ Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Agricultura e Biodiversidade (PPGAGRI), Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil.
- Depto de Engenharia Agronômica, Univ Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brasil.
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Silva IM, Martins GF, Melo CR, Santana AS, Faro RR, Blank AF, Alves PB, Picanço MC, Cristaldo PF, Araújo APA, Bacci L. Alternative control of Aedes aegypti resistant to pyrethroids: lethal and sublethal effects of monoterpene bioinsecticides. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2018; 74:1001-1012. [PMID: 29160036 DOI: 10.1002/ps.4801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Revised: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The mosquito Aedes aegypti is intensively controlled because it is a vector of viruses that cause numerous diseases, especially in tropical regions. As a consequence of the indiscriminate use of insecticides, populations from different regions have become resistant to pyrethroids. Here, we analyzed the lethal and sublethal effects of essential oil of Aristolochia trilobata and its major compounds on A. aegypti from susceptible and pyrethroid-resistant populations. RESULTS Our results showed that the toxicity of the different compounds and behavioral changes in response to them are dependent on the stage of the insect life cycle. The monoterpene ρ-cymene caused high mortality in both larvae and adult females of A. aegypti, including those from the pyrethroid-resistant population. The monoterpenes limonene and linalool caused a sublethal effect in the larvae, triggering changes in the swimming pattern. CONCLUSION This study highlights the potential of the essential oil of A. trilobata and its major compounds ρ-cymene and limonene for the control of A. aegypti and reveals the importance of analyzing sublethal effects on the population dynamics of the A. aegypti mosquito. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Indira Ma Silva
- Programa de Pós-graduacão em Agricultura e Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Geral, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduacão em Agricultura e Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Entomologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduacão em Agricultura e Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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Jankowska M, Rogalska J, Wyszkowska J, Stankiewicz M. Molecular Targets for Components of Essential Oils in the Insect Nervous System-A Review. Molecules 2017; 23:E34. [PMID: 29295521 PMCID: PMC5943938 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23010034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Essential oils (EOs) are lipophilic secondary metabolites obtained from plants; terpenoids represent the main components of them. A lot of studies showed neurotoxic actions of EOs. In insects, they cause paralysis followed by death. This feature let us consider components of EOs as potential bioinsecticides. The inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is the one of the most investigated mechanisms of action in EOs. However, EOs are rather weak inhibitors of AChE. Another proposed mechanism of EO action is a positive allosteric modulation of GABA receptors (GABArs). There are several papers that prove the potentiation of GABA effect on mammalian receptors induced by EOs. In contrast, there is lack of any data concerning the binding of EO components in insects GABArs. In insects, EOs act also via the octopaminergic system. Available data show that EOs can increase the level of both cAMP and calcium in nervous cells. Moreover, some EO components compete with octopamine in binding to its receptor. Electrophysiological experiments performed on Periplaneta americana have shown similarity in the action of EO components and octopamine. This suggests that EOs can modify neuron activity by octopamine receptors. A multitude of potential targets in the insect nervous system makes EO components interesting candidates for bio-insecticides.
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- Milena Jankowska
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland; Lwowska 1, 87-100 Toruń, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland; Lwowska 1, 87-100 Toruń, Poland.
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland; Lwowska 1, 87-100 Toruń, Poland.
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland; Lwowska 1, 87-100 Toruń, Poland.
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Santos AA, de Oliveira BMS, Melo CR, Lima APS, Santana EDR, Blank AF, Picanço MC, Araújo APA, Cristaldo PF, Bacci L. Sub-lethal effects of essential oil of Lippia sidoides on drywood termite Cryptotermes brevis (Blattodea: Termitoidea). ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2017; 145:436-441. [PMID: 28778042 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.07.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Revised: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The drywood termite Cryptotermes brevis (Walker, 1853) (Kalotermitidae) is one of the most important wood structural pest in the world. Substances from the secondary metabolism of plants (e.g., essential oils) have been considered an environmentally safer form of control for urban pests, such as termites. In the present study, we analyzed the lethal and sub-lethal effects of essential oil of Lippia sidoides and its major components on C. brevis pseudergates in two routes of exposure (contact and fumigation). The essential oil of L. sidoides and thymol were more toxic to C. brevis pseudergates when applied by contact (LD50 = 9.33 and 8.20µgmg-1, respectively) and by fumigation (LC50 = 9.10 and 23.6µLL-1, respectively). In general, treatments changed the individual and collective behaviors of C. brevis pseudergates, as well as the displacement and walking speed. The essential oil of L. sidoides and its major components showed a high potential to control C. brevis pseudergates, due to the bioactivity in the two routes of exposure and the sub-lethal effects on the behavior and walking, important activities for the cohesion of C. brevis colonies.
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- Abraão Almeida Santos
- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, and Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil; Departamento de Entomologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, and Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, and Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, and Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, and Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, and Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Entomologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, and Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, and Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, and Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil.
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van Beek TA, Joulain D. The essential oil of patchouli,Pogostemon cablin: A review. FLAVOUR FRAG J 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ffj.3418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Teris A. van Beek
- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University; Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen; The Netherlands
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- SCBZ Conseil, Les Micocouliers - F3; 99 avenue Sidi Brahim, 06130 Grasse; France
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Ga'al H, Fouad H, Mao G, Tian J, Jianchu M. Larvicidal and pupicidal evaluation of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Aquilaria sinensis and Pogostemon cablin essential oils against dengue and zika viruses vector Aedes albopictus mosquito and its histopathological analysis. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 46:1171-1179. [PMID: 28859534 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2017.1365723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Mosquitoes pose a threat to humans and animals, causing millions of deaths every year. Vector control by effective eco-friendly pesticides of natural origin is a serious issue that requires urgent attention. The employment of green-reducing extracts for nanoparticles biosynthesis in a rapid and single-step process represents a promising strategy. In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were biofabricated using an essential oil of Aquilaria sinensis (AsEO) and Pogostemonis Herba essential oil of Pogostemon cablin (PcEO) in one step and cost-effective manner. UV-vis spectrophotometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were used to confirm the AgNPs formation and their biophysical characterization. The larvicidal and pupicidal toxicity of AsEO, PcEO and biosynthesized AgNPs were evaluated against larvae and pupae of the dengue and Zika virus vector Aedes albopictus. Compared to the tested essential oils, the biofabricated AgNPs showed the highest toxicity against larvae and pupae of Ae.albopictus. In particular, the LC50 values of AsEO ranged from 44.23 (I) to 166 (pupae), LC50 values of PcEO ranged from 32.49 (I) to 90.05(IV), LC50 values of AsEO-AgNPs from 0.81 (I) to 1.12 (IV) and LC50 values of PcEO-AgPNs from 0.85 (I) to 1.19 (IV). Furthermore, histological analysis of the midgut cells of the control and treated larvae exhibited that the epithelial cells and brush border were highly affected by the fabricated AgNPs compared to the essential oils (AsEO and PcEO). Overall, the A. sinensis and P. cablin essential oils fabricated AgNPs have a potential of application as a biopesticide for mosquito control through safer and cost-effective approach.
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- Hassan Ga'al
- a Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Agricultural Entomology , Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , Zhejiang , PR China.,b Department of Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry , Somali National University , Mogadishu , Somalia
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- a Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Agricultural Entomology , Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , Zhejiang , PR China.,c Department of Field Crop Pests , Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre , Cairo , Egypt
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- a Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Agricultural Entomology , Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , Zhejiang , PR China
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- a Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Agricultural Entomology , Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , Zhejiang , PR China
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- a Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Agricultural Entomology , Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , Zhejiang , PR China
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Feitosa-Alcantara RB, Bacci L, Blank AF, Alves PB, Silva IMDA, Soares CA, Sampaio TS, Nogueira PCDL, Arrigoni-Blank MDF. Essential Oils of Hyptis pectinata Chemotypes: Isolation, Binary Mixtures and Acute Toxicity on Leaf-Cutting Ants. Molecules 2017; 22:E621. [PMID: 28417946 PMCID: PMC6153752 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22040621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2017] [Revised: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Leaf-cutting ants are pests of great economic importance due to the damage they cause to agricultural and forest crops. The use of organosynthetic insecticides is the main form of control of these insects. In order to develop safer technology, the objective of this work was to evaluate the formicidal activity of the essential oils of two Hyptis pectinata genotypes (chemotypes) and their major compounds on the leaf-cutting ants Acromyrmex balzani Emery and Atta sexdens rubropilosa Forel. Bioassays of exposure pathways (contact and fumigation) and binary mixtures of the major compounds were performed. The major compounds identified in the essential oils of H. pectinata were β-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide and calamusenone. The essential oils of H. pectinata were toxic to the ants in both exposure pathways. Essential oils were more toxic than their major compounds alone. The chemotype calamusenone was more toxic to A. balzani in both exposure pathways. A. sexdens rubropilosa was more susceptible to the essential oil of the chemotype β-caryophyllene in both exposure pathways. In general, the binary mixtures of the major compounds resulted in additive effect of toxicity. The essential oils of H. pectinata is a raw material of great potential for the development of new insecticides.
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- Rosana B Feitosa-Alcantara
- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE 49100-000, Brazil.
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de Oliveira BMS, Melo CR, Alves PB, Santos AA, Santos ACC, Santana ADS, Araújo APA, Nascimento PES, Blank AF, Bacci L. Essential Oil of Aristolochia trilobata: Synthesis, Routes of Exposure, Acute Toxicity, Binary Mixtures and Behavioral Effects on Leaf-Cutting Ants. Molecules 2017; 22:molecules22030335. [PMID: 28245600 PMCID: PMC6155182 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22030335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [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: 01/17/2017] [Revised: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Plants of the genus Aristolochia have been frequently reported as important medicinal plants. Despite their high bioactive potential, to date, there are no reports of their effects on leaf-cutting ants. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the insecticidal activity of the essential oil of Aristolochia trilobata and its major components on Atta sexdens and Acromyrmex balzani, two species of leaf-cutting ants. The bioassays were performed regarding routes of exposure, acute toxicity, binary mixtures of the major components and behavioral effects. Twenty-five components were identified in the essential oil of A. trilobata using a gas chromatographic system equipped with a mass spectrometer and a flame ionization detector. The components found in higher proportions were sulcatyl acetate, limonene, p-cymene and linalool. The essential oil of A. trilobata and its individual major components were efficient against A. balzani and A. sexdens workers when applied by fumigation. These components showed fast and efficient insecticidal activity on ants. The components acted synergistically and additively on A. balzani and A. sexdens, respectively, and caused a strong repellency/irritability in the ants. Thus, our results demonstrate the great potential of the essential oil of A. trilobata and its major components for the development of new insecticides.
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- Bruna Maria S de Oliveira
- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão 491000-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil.
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Swamy MK, Sinniah UR. A Comprehensive Review on the Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of Pogostemon cablin Benth.: An Aromatic Medicinal Plant of Industrial Importance. Molecules 2015; 20:8521-47. [PMID: 25985355 PMCID: PMC6272783 DOI: 10.3390/molecules20058521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2015] [Revised: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 04/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Pogostemon cablin Benth. (patchouli) is an important herb which possesses many therapeutic properties and is widely used in the fragrance industries. In traditional medicinal practices, it is used to treat colds, headaches, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, insect and snake bites. In aromatherapy, patchouli oil is used to relieve depression, stress, calm nerves, control appetite and to improve sexual interest. Till now more than 140 compounds, including terpenoids, phytosterols, flavonoids, organic acids, lignins, alkaloids, glycosides, alcohols, aldehydes have been isolated and identified from patchouli. The main phytochemical compounds are patchouli alcohol, α-patchoulene, β-patchoulene, α-bulnesene, seychellene, norpatchoulenol, pogostone, eugenol and pogostol. Modern studies have revealed several biological activities such as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, antithrombotic, aphrodisiac, antidepressant, antimutagenic, antiemetic, fibrinolytic and cytotoxic activities. However, some of the traditional uses need to be verified and may require standardizing and authenticating the bioactivity of purified compounds through scientific methods. The aim of the present review is to provide comprehensive knowledge on the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of essential oil and different plant extracts of patchouli based on the available scientific literature. This information will provide a potential guide in exploring the use of main active compounds of patchouli in various medical fields.
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- Mallappa Kumara Swamy
- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Darul Ehsan 43400, Malaysia.
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- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Darul Ehsan 43400, Malaysia.
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Liu XC, Liu Q, Chen H, Liu QZ, Jiang SY, Liu ZL. Evaluation of Contact Toxicity and Repellency of the Essential Oil of Pogostemon cablin Leaves and Its Constituents Against Blattella germanica (Blattodae: Blattelidae). JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2015; 52:86-92. [PMID: 26336284 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tju003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this research was to evaluate contact toxicity and repellency of the essential oil of Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Bentham leaves against German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) (L.) and to isolate any active constituents. Essential oil of P. cablin leaves was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Twenty-three components were identified in the essential oil, and the main constituents were patchoulol (41.31%), pogostone (18.06%), α-bulnesene (6.56%), caryophyllene (5.96%), and seychellene (4.32%). Bioactivity-directed chromatographic separation of the essential oil led to the isolation of pogostone, patchoulol, and caryophyllene as active compounds. The essential oil of P. cablin leaves exhibited acute toxicity against male B. germanica adults with an LC50 value of 23.45 μg per adult. The constituent compound, pogostone (LC50 = 8.51 μg per adult) showed stronger acute toxicity than patchoulol (LC50 = 207.62 μg per adult) and caryophyllene (LC50 = 339.90 μg per adult) against the male German cockroaches. The essential oil of P. cablin leaves and the three isolated constituents exhibited strong repellent activity against German cockroaches at a concentration of 5 ppm. The results indicated that the essential oil of P. cablin leaves and its major constituents have good potential as a source for natural insecticides and repellents.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xin Chao Liu
- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, 2 Yuanmingyuan West Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China
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- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, 2 Yuanmingyuan West Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, 2 Yuanmingyuan West Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, 2 Yuanmingyuan West Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, 2 Yuanmingyuan West Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China.
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Manickam P, Kathirvelu B, Sundaram J, Munusamy A. Bio-efficacy of crude leaf extracts of Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. against some agriculturally important insect pests. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL DISEASE 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s2222-1808(14)60753-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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