Monoterpenes are a highly diverse group of chemical scents that originate from plant
secondary metabolic processes, one purpose of which is to serve as a defense against …

Geographic location and connected environmental and edaphic factors like temperature,
rainfall, soil type, and composition influence the presence and the total content of specific …

Sesquiterpenes (SS) are secondary metabolites formed by the bonding of 3 isoprene (C5)
units. They play an important role in the defense and signaling of plants to adapt to the …

This study aimed to determinate the chemical composition and evaluate the antimicrobial
and antioxidant activity of the essential oil obtained from leaves of V. gardneriana. The Vitex …

Croton heliotropiifolius Kunth, popularly known as “velame,” is a shrub that resides in
northeastern Brazil. The essential oil of C. heliotropiifolius contains high concentrations of …

Plant essential oils and their active compounds are recognized as sustainable tools for the
management of arthropod pests. Here, the chemical composition of essential oils obtained …

Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is an important cash crop for Asia, Africa and tropical America.
The coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer (Acari: Eriophyidae) is a major coconut pest …

Vitex gardneriana Schauer (Lamiaceae) popularly known as “jaramataia”, is a shrub
commonly found in caatinga biome located in Northeast Brazil. In folk medicine, its leaves …

Belonging to Lamiaceae family, the genus Teucrium L. is a rich source of secondary
metabolites used in pharmacology and industrial medicine. This study aimed to investigate …

Abstract Information on the genetic diversity and population structure is essential for
developing conservational management programs, especially for threatened species …