First steps on comprehensive understanding of biosafety and toxicity of natural extract from Calotropis procera seeds, new insights towards sustainability

Souza, Ana Júlia M.; Lima, Cristiane T.; Gonçalves, Max P.; Souza, Patrícia Nirlane da Costa; Santana, Silas Silva; Carvalho, Sandhra M.; França, Andressa; Chagas, Poliane; Paiva, Aislan Esmeraldo; Vasquez, Jhonattan Frank Baez; Morris, Michael A.; Borsagli, Fernanda Guerra Lima Medeiros

doi:10.1016/j.hazadv.2021.100042

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“…influence the fruit maturation. In addition, these effects conjugated with others provide a conducive environment to the emergence of many diseases, especially those caused by fungus [6]. Then, promoting hydrophobic protection is a viable solution.…”

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“…This culture is very lucrative for Brazilian agriculture as it is developed throughout the national territory, having great socioeconomic and cultural importance [5]. Just the north of Minas Gerais state produces over 346 tons in an area of 16,000 hectares [6]. However, despite the high production, several factors make production difficult, such as the water crisis and many types of fungi that hinder fruit storage [6].…”

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“…Just the north of Minas Gerais state produces over 346 tons in an area of 16,000 hectares [6]. However, despite the high production, several factors make production difficult, such as the water crisis and many types of fungi that hinder fruit storage [6].…”

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A Versatile Bio-packing Based on Natural Extract from Calotropis procera a Sustainable Alternative for Agriculture and Biofouling Applications

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Advanced Chemicobiology Research

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Background and objective: Despite the situation in the north of Minas Gerais being semiarid, this region presents a plant with low water demand, Calotropis procera. This plant has a great potential as an antifungicide supply, although other important characteristics. In this context, this research proposes an extraction of natural material from C. procera to produce a bio-packing for agriculture and anticorrosive applications as a sustainable alternative. This biopacking is eco-friendly, low-cost, widely available, and quickly produced. The antifungicide and anticorrosive activity were evaluated as the control of fruit ripening based on in vivo tests. Materials and methods: This research is based on the production of bio-packing based on natural extracts from C. procera seeds for agricultural and anticorrosive applications. The material was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and surface contact angle. In addition, in vitro and in vivo biological experiments were performed to analyze the antifungal activity and control of fruit ripening. Moreover, the anticorrosive property was also analysed. Results: The results indicated the presence of proteins in the composition of the product based on natural extract, which may contribute to the antifungal and anticorrosive characteristics. Furthermore, the natural extract demonstrated anticorrosive protection in simulated seawater. The in vivo analysis of bananas showed that the extract concentration of 50 μL mL-1 presented the best results, controlling the fruit ripening and protecting against diseases. Conclusion: Thus, for the first time, these products extracted from C. procera seeds presented a great future for applications as a versatile action for agriculture and anticorrosive applications.

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