Discovery, development, and registration of a biocontrol agent from an industrial perspective

Woodhead, S. H.; O'Leary, A.L.; O'Leary, DanielE .; Rabatin, S.C.

doi:10.1080/07060669009501008

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“…On the basis of its higher antifungal efficacy than the tested synthetic fungicides, exploitation of the T. vulgaris EO as a fungitoxicant would be economical. Moreover, the plant based antimicrobials are recognized to be cheaper over the synthetics because of shortterm toxicological testings before formulation as biopreservative (Carlton, 1988;Woodhead, O'Leary & Rabatin, 1990;Verma & Dubey, 1999). The thyme oil would be, thus, comparatively economical in application when used as fumigant in storage containers.…”

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Assessment of Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil as a safe botanical preservative against post harvest fungal infestation of food commodities

Kumar

Shukla

Singh

et al. 2008

Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies

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Assessment of Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil as a safe botanical preservative against post harvest fungal infestation of food commodities

Kumar

Shukla

Singh

et al. 2008

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“…The plant‐based antimicrobials are recognized to be cheaper over the synthetics because of short‐term toxicological testings before formulation as antimicrobial (Woodhead and others 1990; Varma and Dubey 1999). The LD 50 of the A. marmelos oil on mice (23659.93 mg/kg) is very high in comparison to some of the well‐known botanical products, which are applied on large scale as safe chemicals in control of storage pests.…”

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Essential Oil of Aegle marmelos as a Safe Plant‐Based Antimicrobial Against Postharvest Microbial Infestations and Aflatoxin Contamination of Food Commodities

Singh¹,

Kumar²,

Dubey³

et al. 2009

Journal of Food Science

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The essential oil of Aegle marmelos L. Correa (Rutaceae) showed strong fungitoxicity against some storage fungi-causing contamination of foodstuffs. The oil also showed efficacy as aflatoxin suppressor at 500 microL/L as it completely arrested the aflatoxin B(1) production by the toxigenic strains (Navjot 4NSt and Saktiman 3NSt) of Aspergillus flavus Link. Keeping in view the side effects of synthetic fungicides, A. marmelos oil may be recommended as an antimicrobial of plant origin to enhance the shelf life of stored food commodities by controlling the fungal growth as well as aflatoxin secretion. This is the 1st report on aflatoxin B(1) inhibitory nature of this oil. A. marmelos oil may be recommended as a novel plant-based antimicrobial in food protection over synthetic preservatives, most of which are reported to incite environmental problems because of their nonbiodegradable nature and side effects on mammals. The LD(50) of Aegle oil was found to be 23659.93 mg/kg body weight in mice (Mus musculus L.) when administered for acute oral toxicity showing nonmammalian toxicity of the oil. GC-MS analysis of the oil found DL-Limonene to be major component.

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“…Hence, there is growing interest in the use of safer alternatives for pest control. Research and development cost of botanical antimicrobials from discovery to marketing is reported to be less compared to chemical pesticides (Carlton 1998 ;Woodhead et al 1990 ). As present-day farmers are showing greater interest in the use of green pesticides, scientists are encouraged to carry out more research on botanical pesticides and low-cost production technologies to cater to the demand of farmers and to protect the environment from harmful effects.…”

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Essential Oils for Pest Control in Agroecology

Srivastava

Sagar

Dubey

et al. 2014

Sustainable Agriculture Reviews

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Currently attention has been paid towards exploitation of higher plant products in plant pest management in view of the public concern over the level of pesticide residues in food and environment causing health and ecological problems. The indiscriminate use of synthetics in crop protection has also led to the development of resistant strains of pests. Amongst plant products, essential oils of different higher plants have been formulated for large scale application as botanical pesticides in eco-friendly management of different plant pests. These products have low mammalian toxicity and are cost effective. Such products of higher plant origin may be exploited as eco-chemical and bio-rational approach in management of crop pests. Unlike conventional insecticides that are based on a single active ingredient, plant-derived essential oils comprises an array of chemical compounds which act concertedly on both behavioral and physiological processes. Thus the chances of pests developing resistance to such substances are less likely. The current status and future prospects of botanical pesticides in eco-friendly management of different plant pests are reviewed and discussed.

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Discovery, development, and registration of a biocontrol agent from an industrial perspective

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Assessment of Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil as a safe botanical preservative against post harvest fungal infestation of food commodities

Assessment of Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil as a safe botanical preservative against post harvest fungal infestation of food commodities

Essential Oil of Aegle marmelos as a Safe Plant‐Based Antimicrobial Against Postharvest Microbial Infestations and Aflatoxin Contamination of Food Commodities

Essential Oils for Pest Control in Agroecology

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