Publications by authors named "Julio Carlos P Silva"
Article Synopsis
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from broccoli and sunflower were tested against the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita, revealing that sunflower VOCs were more lethal to nematodes than those from broccoli, though both plant extracts effectively decreased nematode infectivity and reproduction.
- At high concentrations, both plant macerates significantly reduced the number of galls and eggs produced by the nematode in tomato roots by up to 95%.
- Chemical analysis identified several VOC groups, with certain compounds like dimethyl disulfide and 3-pentanol showing promise as effective biofumigants against M. incognita, particularly in water retainment tests.
