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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleAntifungal Activity of Essential Oils from Some Medicinal Plants of Iran against Alternaria alternateI. Hadizadeh, B. Peivastegan, H. HamzehzarghaniProblem statement: Increasing public concern over the level of pesticide residues in food especially fresh produce has built up adequate pressure for scientists to look for less hazardous and environmentally safer compounds for controlling post harvest diseases. Essential oils as registered food grade materials have the potential to be applied as alternative anti-fungal treatments for fresh fruits and vegetables. Approach: … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 9,810 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleExtraction of Essential Oil from Nigella sativa Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide: Study of Antibacterial ActivityNagi A. Alhaj, Mariana N. Shamsudin, Hana F. Zamri, Rasedee AbdullahThe antimicrobial activity of N. sativa essential oil obtained by supercritical fluid extraction by carbon dioxide was investigated against Gram Positive and Gram negative strains, isolated from clinical specimens. Best conditions for Black cumin oil extraction are obtained at 400 bar, 40°C and a solvent flow rate of 25 g min-1. The seed extracts were prepared by supercritical fluid extraction … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 8,210 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleEffect of Essential Oil from Citronella and Alfazema on Fennel Aphids Hyadaphis foeniculi Passerini (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and its Predator Cycloneda sanguinea L. (Coleoptera: Coccinelidae)Charles I. Abramson, Paulo A. Wanderley, Maria J.A. Wanderley et al.The essential oil of plants is used as an alternative to pesticides for the control of aphids. We study the effect of the essential oils of citronella and alfazema on aphid populations in the laboratory and in the field. We also investigate the effect of these oils on the behavior of the aphid’s principal predator the ladybug. The results show … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2007 · 7,398 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePHENOTYPING, VIRULENCE CHARACTERISTICS OF AEROMONAS SPECIES AND THE EFFECTS OF ESSENTIAL PLANT OILS AS ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AGAINST PATHOGENIC ISOLATES FROM DIFFERENT SOURCESAhmed M.A. Mansour, Hoda M. Zaki, Nibal A. Hassan, Nihad A.M. El-NasharAeromonas species are increasingly recognized as enteric pathogens. Faecal samples from 20 cow, 45 sheep; 60 goat and 60 camels were examined for the presence of Aeromonas species, which was also sought in the available drinking water (55 well water and 52 drinking chlorinated tap water were also examined). Aeromonas species was isolated more frequently from goats (21.7%) than from … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 18 Jan 2014 · 8,024 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPreparation and Properties Study of PCM@ECD BilayerYan Zhao, Heng Zhang, Yanfei Zhao et al.This study reports the fabrication of a core-shell active bilayer membrane (PCM@ECD) via a combined tape-casting and layer-transfer methodology. The inner core layer comprised Pectin-Chitosan (PC) microcapsules, synthesized by complex coacervation, encapsulating Orange Peel Essential Oil (OPEOM) with an embedding efficiency of 83.08%. The outer shell layer consisted of Ethyl Cellulose (EC) doped with zinc-doped carbon dots (Zn-CDs, average size: … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 8 May 2026 · 1,607 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsIsolation and Identification of Bacteria Leading to Microbial Spoilage of Sweet Potato and Screening for Antistaling Agents Running HeadDaoqi Liu, Huili Liu, Yuanyuan Dang et al.To develop natural preservatives tailored for sweet potatoes, the control effect of essential oils on the spoilage microorganisms of sweet potatoes is uncertain. Therefore, we first isolated and identified the dominant spoilage bacteria from spoiled sweet potatoes. Micrococcus aloeverae, Priestia aryabhattai, and Glutamicibacter arilaitensis were identified through screening, morphological observation, gram staining, and 16S rDNA assays. Subsequently, five plant essential … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 26 Apr 2024 · 5,224 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsCHEMICAL COMPOSITION, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT AND CYTOTOXIC ACTIVITIES OF EUCALYPTUS CHAPMANIANA GROWN IN IRAQGhassan Mohammad Sulaiman, Thorria Radam Marzoog, Wasnaa Hatif Mohammed, Renzo BagnatiThe chemical composition of the essential oils extracted from immature flowers, leaves and seeds of Eucalyptus chapmaniana grown in Iraq were analyzed for the first time by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Twenty-four different compounds were identified and the predominant compound is eucalyptol, which accounted for 59.9, 55.6 and 8.6% of total compounds, respectively. To asses the possible therapeutic uses of the … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 27 Dec 2013 · 7,701 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsComparative Study of Volatile Compounds from Genus OcimumS. Raseetha Vani, S. F. Cheng, C. H. ChuahThere are distinct varieties of basil types in the genus Ocimum which makes them very special. Genus Ocimum is widespread over Asia, Africa and Central & Southern America. All basils are member of the Lamiaceae family. The colors of the leaves vary from bright green to purple-green and sometimes almost black. Fresh basil leaves have a strong and characteristic aroma, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 31 Mar 2009 · 12,676 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOptimization of Food Expenditures in Nigeria: A Case Study of Lafia, Nasarawa StateOlusola Collins Akeremale, Imam Akeyede, Ishaku Audu, Adekemi O. AkeremaleCurrently, the prices of commodities in Nigeria are consistently rising owing to several variables, including economic conditions, political influences, and technical progress. Consequently, the cost of essential items, including food, has risen significantly. Consequently, they often disregard nutritious dietary habits and fail to obtain adequate daily nutrients. This will lead to several repercussions, including diseases, disorders, and less vitality for … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 12 Feb 2026 · 2,536 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBotanic Products as a Sustainable Alternative in the Control of Rice and Grape Pests in South AmericaRicardo Diego Duarte Galhardo de Albuquerque, Frank Romel Leon-Vargas, Carmen Cerdeña del Aguila et al.Pests present a major threat to agricultural crops, leading to diminished yields, economic losses, and potential food insecurity. In South America, rice and grape cultivation have become increasingly significant due to their economic value, contribution to food security, and role in exports. However, these crops are vulnerable to pests such as Oebalus poecilus, Hydrellia wirthi, and Pseudococcus viburni. The reliance … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 19 Feb 2025 · 5,315 accessesView PDF Cite