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- The overuse of synthetic pesticides in agriculture harms ecosystems and contributes to pollution.
- Botanical pesticides, derived from fruit structures, present a sustainable alternative for pest control.
- The study identifies 277 natural compounds from 11 species, emphasizing the need for proper management to ensure sustainability and conservation.
Article Abstract
The irrational use of synthetic pesticides in agriculture has had negative impacts on ecosystems and contributed to environmental pollution. Botanical pesticides offer a clean biotechnological alternative to meet the agricultural challenges posed by pests and arthropods. This article proposes the use of fruit structures (fruit, peel, seed, and sarcotesta) of several species as biopesticides. The potential of extracts, essential oils, and secondary metabolites of these structures for pest control is described. From 11 species, 277 natural compounds were obtained, 68.7% of which were terpenoids, phenolic compounds, and alkaloids. Finally, the importance of a correct management of species to ensure their sustainable use and conservation is stressed.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10303668 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules28124681 | DOI Listing |
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