14 results match your criteria: "National Institute of Researches on Rural Engineering[Affiliation]"
Essential Oils of Tunisian Tetraclinis articulata (Vahl) Mast.: Chemical and Biological Insights.
Chem Biodivers
January 2025
Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084, Fisciano, Italy.
Tetraclinis articulata (Vahl) Mast. is native to the Mediterranean area and belongs to Cupressaceae family. The aim of this study were: i) to determine the chemical composition of essential oils (EOs) of T.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntimicrobial, anti-enzymatic and antioxidant activities of essential oils from some Tunisian E species.
Heliyon
July 2024
Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.
Many plants can produce essential oils (EOs), having various biological properties. This study evaluated the antioxidant, anti-enzymatic and antimicrobial effects of the EOs derived from leaves of and . The antioxidant activity of the EOs was carried out with three different methods (ABTS, DPPH and FRAP).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntibacterial, antibiofilm, and chemical profiles of Ammi visnaga L. and Foeniculum vulgare mill. Essential oils, and ADMET, molecular docking investigation of essential oils major components.
Fitoterapia
September 2024
Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via San Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy; Institute of Food Science, CNR-ISA, Via Roma, 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed the chemical profiles and antibacterial properties of essential oils (EOs) from A. visnaga and F. vulgare, identifying key components like butanoic acid and trans-anethole.
- Both EOs demonstrated effectiveness against five bacterial strains, showing a range of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values and significant biofilm inhibition.
- The bioactive compounds exhibited good pharmacokinetic properties with low toxicity, suggesting potential use as natural antibacterial agents in food and pharmaceuticals.
Antimicrobial, Herbicidal and pesticidal potential of Tunisian species: Chemoprofiling and biological evaluation.
Heliyon
May 2024
Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084, Fisciano, Italy.
The genus, characterized by its imposing stature and fragrant foliage, has been a source of fascination for humanity over the centuries. The focus of the present investigation was directed towards the essentials oils (EOs) of five trees cultivated in Tunisia. The GC-MS analysis unveiled unique compositional profiles, a finding substantiated by both Hierarchical Clustering Analysis (HCA) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) conducted on the leaves EOs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhytochemical study on the essential oils of Callitris Joy Thomps. & L.A.S. Johnson, and assessment of their antioxidant, anti-enzymatic and allelopathic effects.
Heliyon
January 2024
Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084, Fisciano, Salerno, Italy.
Joy Thomps. & L.A.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMetabolite profiling of four Tunisian essential oils and assessment of their insecticidal and antifungal activities.
Heliyon
December 2023
Laboratory of Management and Valorization of Forest Resources, National Institute of Researches on Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, P.B. 10, 2080, Ariana, Tunisia.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the chemical properties of essential oils from four Tunisian species and their effectiveness against aphids and harmful fungi, revealing a variety of chemical classes through analysis methods like GC-MS.
- - Results showed that the essential oils have a significant impact on pest growth and fungal development, with the degree of effectiveness depending on their chemical composition.
- - Eucalyptus lesoufii was found to be particularly effective, suggesting that these natural substances could serve as promising alternatives to chemical pesticides in agricultural pest and disease control.
Chemical Composition, Antibacterial Properties, and Anti-Enzymatic Effects of Essential Oils Sourced from Tunisia.
Molecules
October 2023
Laboratory of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, National Center of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sidi Thabet, Ariana 2020, Tunisia.
This study was conducted to examine the chemical composition of the essential oils (EOs) from six Tunisian species and to evaluate their anti-enzymatic and antibiofilm activities. The EOs were obtained through hydro-distillation of dried leaves and subsequently analyzed using GC/MS. The main class of compounds was constituted by oxygenated monoterpenes, particularly prominent in (75.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChemical Composition of Essential Oils from Eight Tunisian Species and Their Antifungal and Herbicidal Activities.
Plants (Basel)
August 2023
Laboratory of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, National Center for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies (CNSTN), Sidi Thabet Technopark, Sidi Thabet 2020, Tunisia.
Article Synopsis
- - The study focused on the essential oils (EOs) from eight plant species in Tunisia, analyzing their chemical composition and potential uses in agriculture.
- - EOs were extracted from dried leaves, and their antifungal and herbicidal activities were tested against various strains and weeds, with yields ranging from 0.12% to 1.32%.
- - The results indicated strong antifungal properties in all EOs, with one EO showing particularly high activity, suggesting their potential as biopesticides and bioherbicides in farming.
Investigation on Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, Antifungal and Herbicidal Activities of Volatile Constituents from (Desf.).
Plants (Basel)
July 2023
Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via San Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates essential oils (EOs) from specific plants, focusing on their chemical composition and biological activities.
- EOs were extracted and analyzed, revealing a variety of compounds primarily consisting of -pinene, sabinene, -phellandrene, and -ocimene, with varying concentrations in different plant parts.
- The EOs demonstrated strong antioxidant and antifungal properties, along with effective herbicidal activity, suggesting their potential use in sustainable agriculture for pest management.
Essential Oils and Biological Activities of , and Growing in Tunisia.
Plants (Basel)
February 2023
Laboratory of Biotechnology and Nuclear Technology, National Center of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sidi Thabet, B.P. 72, Ariana 2020, Tunisia.
Many plants are able to synthesize essential oils (EOs), which play key roles in defense against weeds, fungi and pests. This study aims to analyze the chemical composition and to highlight the antioxidant, antimicrobial and phytotoxic properties of the EOs from , and growing in Tunisia. EOs were analyzed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and their antioxidant properties were determined by total antioxidant capacity (TAC), DPPH and ABTS assays.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChemical Composition, Phytotoxic and Antibiofilm Activity of Seven Eucalyptus Species from Tunisia.
Molecules
November 2022
Insitute of Food Science, CNR-ISA, 83100 Avellino, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the essential oils from seven Eucalyptus species for their chemical makeup and potential benefits in agriculture and health.
- Techniques like GC/MS were used to analyze the essential oils, and their effects were tested on seed germination and bacterial activity.
- Eucalyptol was identified as the main component in most oils, with certain species showing significant antibacterial properties and inhibition of seed growth, suggesting possible practical applications.
Chemical Composition and Phytotoxic and Antibiofilm Activity of the Essential Oils of , , , , and .
Plants (Basel)
November 2022
Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via San Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.
species are characterized by their richness in essential oils (EOs) with a great diversity of biological activities. This study reports the chemical composition and the phytotoxic and antibiofilm activities of the EOs of six species growing in Tunisia: and . Four EOs were rich above all in oxygenated monoterpenes (25.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChemistry and Bioactivities of Six Tunisian Species.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel)
October 2022
Institute of Food Science, CNR-ISA, Via Roma, 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy.
The complex taxonomy of genus, the renewed interest in natural compounds able to combat microbial strains, the overuse of synthetic pesticides, the consequent request for alternative control methods were the reasons for this research. The essential oils (Eos) of , , , , and were analyzed by GC/MS and their potential phytotoxic activity was evaluated against the germination and radicle elongation of , and . The antibiofilm activity was assayed against both Gram-positive ( and ) and Gram-negative ( and bacteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChemical Composition and Phytotoxic, Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of the Essential Oils of Eucalyptus occidentalis, E. striaticalyx and E. stricklandii.
Molecules
September 2022
Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via San Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.
The genus (Myrtaceae) is characterized by a richness in essential oils (EO) with multiple biological activities. This study reports the chemical composition and the phytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of the EOs from Tunisian , and . The EOs were analyzed using GC/MS and their phytotoxicities were assessed against the germination and seedling growth of , and .
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