Insecticidal toxicity of essential oil of Nepalese Acorus calamus (Acorales:Acoraceae) against Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera:Curculionidae).

Sweet flag oil from the rhizome has insecticidal properties against maize weevils, causing faster mortality and repelling them. Treated maize had reduced weight loss and grain damage, but health effects are uncertain, requiring additional testing.

Aryal S et al (2023).

Heliyon.

DOI:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22130

PubMed:

38045125

Sweet potato flour (Ipomoea batatas) as natural antioxidant on carcass yield and meat physicochemical characteristics of Creole chickens of Mexico and Cobb 500.

Sweet potato flour was tested as a natural antioxidant on two types of chickens. Cobb 500 had higher carcass yield, while CChM had higher thigh yield. SPF increased skin yellowness and can be used as a pigment in broiler production.

Torres CAP et al (2023).

Trop Anim Health Prod.

DOI:

10.1007/s11250-023-03832-9

PubMed:

38044408

Evaluation of phytochemical, antibacterial, thrombolytic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxicity profile of Achyranthes aspera aerial part extracts.

Achyranthes aspera extracts (ME-E and AQ-E) were analyzed for phytochemicals, antibacterial, thrombolytic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxicity activities. ME-E exhibited higher phytochemicals, superior antibacterial and thrombolytic activities, moderate anti-inflammatory activity, and dose-dependent cytotoxicity, suggesting potential biomedical applications.

Ha HA et al (2023).

Environ Res.

DOI:

10.1016/j.envres.2023.117802

PubMed:

38043891

In vitro anti-Trypanosoma cruzi activity of methanolic extract of Bidens pilosa and identification of active compounds by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis.

Scientists evaluated the trypanocidal activity of Bidens pilosa plant extracts against the parasite causing Chagas disease. The extracts inhibited parasite growth without negative side effects and contained compounds with inhibitory activity. This research offers potential new therapeutic options for Chagas disease treatment.

Cázares-Jaramillo GE et al (2023).

Parasites Hosts Dis.

DOI:

10.3347/PHD.23069

PubMed:

38043536

Antifungal activity and mechanism of Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Persoon essential oil against the waxberry spoilage fungi Penicillium oxalicum and its potential application.

Litsea cubeba essential oil (LCEO) from the Litsea tree is an effective antifungal against 10 fungi that cause rot in waxberries. LCEO damages fungal cells and increases shelf life of waxberries, offering an eco-friendly alternative to commercial fungicides for storage and shipment.

Yu L et al (2023).

Int J Food Microbiol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110512

PubMed:

38043475

Nardostachys jatamansi: Phytochemistry, ethnomedicinal uses, and pharmacological activities: A comprehensive review.

This review article summarizes the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Nardostachys jatamansi. It also discusses procedures for variety improvement, protection, and utilization, highlighting potential prospects for this plant.

Pathak S and Godela R (2023).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105764

PubMed:

38042505

A combinatorial approach of Monarda citriodora essential oil (MEO) and linalool vapours to control fruit rot of Citrus limon caused by a new pathogen, Aspergillus foetidus, and its underlying mode of action.

This study looked at postharvest fungal pathogens in lemons and tested the effects of combining essential oil vapours to fight them. This could help reduce the need for synthetic fungicides, which are harmful to the environment and human health.

Pt N et al (2023).

J Appl Microbiol.

DOI:

10.1093/jambio/lxad292

PubMed:

38040653

Designing and fabrication of colloidal nano-phytosomes with gamma-oryzanol and phosphatidylcholine for encapsulation and delivery of polyphenol-rich extract from pomegranate peel.

Andishmand H et al (2024).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128501

PubMed:

38040148