Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Department of Drug Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Molecules. 2021 May 20;26(10):3061. doi: 10.3390/molecules26103061.
The genus includes a large number of species with worldwide distribution and diverse chemical composition. The secondary metabolites of species have numerous applications in the health, cosmetics, and food sectors. Moreover, many compounds of this genus are known for their antimicrobial, insecticidal, parasiticidal, and phytotoxic properties, which recommend them as possible biological control agents against plant pests. This paper aims to evaluate the latest available information related to the pesticidal properties of compounds and extracts and their potential use in crop protection. Another aspect discussed in this review is the use of nanotechnology as a valuable trend for obtaining pesticides. Nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, and nanocapsules represent a more efficient method of biopesticide delivery with increased stability and potency, reduced toxicity, and extended duration of action. Given the negative impact of synthetic pesticides on human health and on the environment, -derived biopesticides and their nanoformulations emerge as promising ecofriendly alternatives to pest management.
该属包括大量分布广泛、化学成分多样的物种。 物种的次生代谢产物在健康、化妆品和食品领域有许多应用。此外，该属的许多化合物因其具有抗菌、杀虫、杀寄生虫和除草特性而备受关注，这使它们成为防治植物病虫害的潜在生物防治剂。本文旨在评估与 化合物和提取物的杀虫特性及其在作物保护中的潜在用途相关的最新可用信息。本文还讨论了纳米技术作为获得农药的一种有价值趋势的应用。纳米粒子、纳米乳液和纳米胶囊代表了一种更有效的生物农药传递方法，具有更高的稳定性和效力、降低的毒性和更长的作用持续时间。鉴于合成农药对人类健康和环境的负面影响， 衍生的生物农药及其纳米制剂作为害虫管理的环保替代品具有广阔的发展前景。
