Organic nutrient management through manures, microbes and biodynamic preparation improves yield and quality of Kalmegh(Andrograghis paniculata), and soil properties

Organic management vs. conventional management influence the antimicrobial activity of essential oils of Origanum vulgare L

“…In this sense, from the results obtained in this research, it is possible to infer not only that organic managements have great potential in the production of the essential oil of rich Research, Society and Development, v. 9, n. 11, e4239118504, 2020 (CC BY 4.0) | ISSN 2525-3409 | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i11.8504 oregano, in major constituents of pharmacological, industrial and agrochemical interest; but also that the application of synthetic fertilizer (NPK) can be replaced by organic (agroecological) formulations, corroborating the research conducted by Basak et al, (2020); Tripathy et al, (2015);Hossaini et al, (2016).…”

“…According to Basak et al, (2020), historically many researchers claim there is no difference in the chemical composition between organic and conventional foods (Dangour et al, (2010) and Rosen, (2010), however there is controversy regarding this statement. Since the results obtained in this work demonstrate that organic EOs of oregano present antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and especially antifungal against Candida albicans, which can be attributed mainly to the presence of terpinen-4-ol and carvacrol in its chemical composition.…”

“…As previously mentioned, for the characterization of chemical constituents, the positive effects of organic essential oils are related to several biotic and abiotic factors that allowed a differential of EO in relation to conventional management (Basak et al, (2020); Tripathy et al, (2015); Luz et al, 2014;Ayyobi et al 2014;Chatterjee et al2014;Paulus et al, 2013). However, although production systems directly influence the composition of essential oil, more research is needed on the antimicrobial and microbicidal action of organic essential oils, in order to prove efficacy and quality, as well as to emphasize the importance in the transition of the cultivation of medicinal plants from the conventional to the organic (agroecological) system.…”

“…In this context, there is currently a growing demand for medicinal plants, essential oils, cosmetics, herbal medicines, among other products used by the food, pharmaceutical and agricultural industry, free of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Whether by improving quality of life, product quality, as well as reducing the negative effects caused to the environment (Basak et al, 2020;Kazimierczak et al 2015;Tripathy et al 2015). In addition to the fact that Development, v. 9, n. 11, e4239118504, 2020 (CC BY 4.0) | ISSN 2525-3409 | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i11.8504 RDC No.…”

“…In addition to the factors mentioned above, worldwide there is a concern about the environment, the production of herbal medicines, among other products used by the food and agricultural industry, which are free of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers (Basak et al, 2020;Tripathy et al 2015). Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial and microbicidal activity of essential oils (organic vs. conventional) of Origanum vulgare L. in the action against Candida albicans, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus as a function of the major constituents of phytocomplex.…”