Alpha-phellandrene is a very common cyclic monoterpene found in several EOs, which
shows extensive biological activities. Therefore, the main focus of the present systematic …

Apiaceae is a family encompassing medicinal and aromatic plants. They produce essential
oils (EOs) inside oil canals, known as ducts and vittae, which occur in their vegetative and …

Agricultural and medical insect pests are damaging edible crops, spreading diseases, and
harming non-target fauna and flora. Prominent polyphagous insect pests harass farmers in …

Green synthesis of nanomaterials for environmental application is a double win approach for
environment and humanity. In this work, we present how silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) could …

Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are a key threat for millions of people and animals
worldwide, since they act as vectors for devastating pathogens and parasites, including …

The insect nervous system is critical for its functional integrity. The cholinergic system, of
which acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a key enzyme, is essential to the Anopheles …

ABSTRACT Kaempferia galangal L.(Zingiberaceae), also known as aromatic ginger, is used
in the food and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and maquillage materials, as well as in the …

This review focused on the toxicity of essential oils and their constituents against Aedes
aegypti L.(Diptera, Culicidae) larvae, a key vector of important arboviral diseases, such as …

In this study we evaluated the effect of a pressure gradient (1–2 atm) in the extraction and
composition of the essential oil (EO) of Piper hispidinervum by steam distillation. We also …

Background Terpinolene, a monoterpene that is naturally found in a variety of herbs, is
widely used as a flavoring agent in the industry. Although it's well established in the …