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Novel keratin-based particles encapsulating essential oils: a step towards deve...
Fernandes, Mariana P.; Matamá, Maria Teresa Gonçalves Macedo; Noro, Jennifer Martins; Costa, André F.; Silva, Carla; Fernandes-Ferreira, ManuelEssential oils (EOs) are playing a pivotal role in pest control within biologic farming due to their botanical origin and potential as biocontrol agents. However, their use is still limited by challenges like high volatility, rapid oxidation, and susceptibility to degradation in field conditions. Additionally, EOs might present some health risks to humans through inhalation or direct contact during application....
The potential of Apiaceae species as sources of singular phytochemicals and pla...
Sousa, Rose Marie O. F.; Cunha, Ana; Fernandes-Ferreira, ManuelThe Apiaceae Lindl. (=Umbelliferae Juss.), which includes several economical important vegetables, herbs, and spices, is one of the most numerous plant family. Umbelliferous crops (namely anise, fennel, carrot, coriander, parsley, etc.) are also valuable sources of botanical flavoring agents and fragrances. In addition, Apiaceae species yield a wide variety of distinctive specialized metabolites (i.e, volatile ...
Satureja montana essential oil, zein nanoparticles and their combination as a b...
Oliveira-Pinto, Paulo R.; Mariz-Ponte, Nuno; Sousa, Rose Marie O. F.; Torres, Ana; Tavares, Fernando; Ribeiro, Artur; Cavaco-Paulo, ArturTomato bacterial spot (Bs), caused by Xanthomonas spp., including X. euvesicatoria (Xeu) remains a major threat for tomato production. The emergence of copper resistance strains of Xeu calls urgently for eco-friendly phytosanitary treatments as sustainable green alternatives for disease control. Satureja spp. essential oil (EO) has antimicrobial activity against xanthomonads and combined with zein nanoparticles...