Fungicidal Properties of the Essential Oil of Hesperozygis marifolia on Aspergillus flavus Link
The chemical composition of the essential oil from Hesperozygis marifolia was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and fourteen compounds were identified. (R)-pulegone (40.75%), isomenthone (30.34%) and menthone (4.46%) were found to be the main components of the oil. The essent...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-03-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/16/3/2501/ |
Summary: | The chemical composition of the essential oil from Hesperozygis marifolia was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and fourteen compounds were identified. (R)-pulegone (40.75%), isomenthone (30.34%) and menthone (4.46%) were found to be the main components of the oil. The essential oil at a concentration of 2.0 mg/mL and (R)-pulegone at concentration of 0.8 mg/mL completely inhibited the growth of Aspergillus flavus Link. The fungicidal effects of this essential oil warrant further research into its potential for commercial use. |
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ISSN: | 1420-3049 |