Essential oils and their chemical constituents have been reported with well documented
antimicrobial effects against a range of bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens. By definition …

Abstract Background Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) is a water plant belonging to the
family Nelumbonacea that is cultivated in many areas of the world, and it is mainly …

Research about biodegradable antimicrobial films continues to receive a lot of attention due
to the plastic pollution crisis and the need for environment-friendly and safe food products. In …

Plant and plant-derived natural products have a long and significant history in traditional
medicine all over the world. Many studies in the recent past years focused on the benefic …

The analysis of aroma composition in scented plants and natural products to probe their
quality and safety is an important topic, particularly when such ingredients are intended for …

The optimization of cellular functions often requires the balancing of gene expression, but
the physical construction and screening of alternative designs are costly and time …

Essential oils are secondary metabolites that plants produce for protection from pests and
predators, attraction of pollinators, and seed dispersal. The oils are made up of a mixture of …

Medicinal plants and herbal preparations are gaining attention in the scientific community
today, as they are often used intermittently in the treatment of various diseases. The genus of …

Background Persicaria minor (kesum) is an herbaceous plant with a high level of secondary
metabolite compounds, particularly terpenoids. These terpenoid compounds have well …

From time immemorial, humans have exploited plants as a source of food and medicines.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded 21,000 plants with medicinal value out …