Many plant species produce mixtures of odorous and volatile compounds known as
essential oils (EOs). These mixtures play important roles in Nature and have been utilized by …

Background Eucalyptus genus members have received a great interest worldwide for their
antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and insect-repellent properties for …

Insect pests inflict severe damage to stored food grains in many parts of the world. Though
effective and reliable, several discouraging aspects of synthetic pesticides such as high cost …

Fungi contamination in stored food grains is a global concern and affects the food
economics directly and indirectly. Fungi invasion causes loss of germination, hot spot …

The residue of chemical pesticides used against storage insects may cause health hazards.
Hence, alternative management of storage insects of rice is the need of the hour and …

Abstract The genus Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) is native from Australia and includes about 900
species. Eucalyptus plantations are nowadays extended worldwide, particularly in the …

Plant essential oils (EOs) could be used as new alternatives of synthetic insecticides due to
their environmental friendliness, safety to non-target organisms, and low-level resistance. In …

Conifers are of high economic importance due to their exploitation for timber, gardening and
landsca**, construction and paper, varnishes, adhesives and waterproof coatings …

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a serious public health problem which is due to the
immoderate and often inappropriate prescription of antibiotics. As a result, the exploitation of …

Plants are sources of numerous active substances that are used to protect crops. Currently,
due to the limitations of using synthetic insecticides, plant products have attracted increasing …