The role of essential oil in plant protection: effective biopesticides or just a myth?

Kovacevik, Biljana and Mitrev, Sasa and Arsov, Emilija and Markova Ruzdik, Natalija and Todevska, Daniela (2024) The role of essential oil in plant protection: effective biopesticides or just a myth? In: 4th International Meeting Agriscience & Practice (ASP 2024), 13 June 2024, Stip.

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Abstract

Essential oils (EOs) are naturally produced by higher plants in oil sacs or oil glands present in the leaves, flowers, and fruit peels. They are complex mixtures predominantly consisting of secondary metabolites such as terpenes, terpenoids, and phenylpropanoids and may also contain other compounds, such as fatty acids, alcohols, oxides, aldehydes, acyclic esters, lactones, or sulfur derivatives. Known for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, EOs are widely used in cosmetics, the food industry, and traditional medicine. The antimicrobial properties of essential oils have garnered significant scientific interest, positioning them as potential alternatives to synthetic and harmful pesticides. While the literature is rich with data demonstrating the effectiveness of essential oils against plant pathogens, pests, and weeds, their application in agriculture remains surprisingly limited. The most used and evaluated EOs for their bioactive properties against plant pathogens, pests, and weeds are citrus oils, lavender oil, thyme oil, peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, sage oil, tea tree oil and oregano oil. The aim of this review is to compile and discuss the latest scientific literature on the biological activities of essential oils (EOs) against plant pathogens, pests, and weeds, their chemical composition, as well as their mode of action. The positive and negative aspects of EOs as alternatives to synthetic pesticides have also been explored. Furthermore, the regulatory and approval procedures are discussed.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Subjects:	Agricultural Sciences > Agricultural biotechnology Agricultural Sciences > Other agricultural sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Agriculture
Depositing User:	Biljana Kovacevik
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2024 11:04
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2024 11:04
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/34693

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