Abstract Background Essential oils (EOs) are plant-derived volatile and aromatic extracts
with diverse biological effects like antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant …

Protected cultivation in modern agriculture relies extensively on plastic-originated mulch
films, nets, packaging, pi**, silage, and various applications. Polyolefins synthesized from …

Botrytis cinerea and Penicillium expansum produce deterioration in fruit quality, causing
losses to the food industry. Thus, plant essential oils (EOs) have been proposed as a …

Bioherbicides, also known as nature-based herbicides, play a crucial role in sustainable
agriculture by effectively inhibiting weed growth and development. They help increase crop …

Strawberries are prone to rapid quality deterioration after harvest. Research has confirmed
that a magnetic field can improve fruit quality during postharvest storage. However, how the …

The main focus of the current research was the characterization of the by-products from the
steam distillation of Lavandula angustifolia Mill.(LA) and Lavandula x intermedia Emeric ex …

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a commonly used herb; it also contains essential oils and other
valuable compounds. The basil oil obtained has a pleasant aroma, but also a broad …

Plant based natural products have been widely used as antibacterial and insect repellent
agents globally. Because of growing resistance in bacterial plant pathogens and urban …

Surface-applied mulches help retain soil moisture and optimize soil temperature while
preventing weed growth and benefiting many horticultural crops. The most common mulch …

Abstract Introduction Houttuynia cordata Thunb, a perennial plant indigenous to East Asia
and the northeastern region of India, belongs to the Saururaceae family. Thriving in shaded …