Volatile chemical composition of Piper sancti-felicis Trel essential oil and its biocidal action against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst)

This research assessed the fumigant activity of the essential oil from Piper sancti-felicis Trel and five of its components on the Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) biological model. Hydrodistillation was used for extraction of the essential oil, with separation and identification of the compounds through gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The fumigant was evaluated through gas dispersion on the T. castaneum. The majority compounds found in the EO were b-nerolidol (15.4%), 3-carene (14.9%), p-cymene (9.1%), spathulenol (8.2%), a-cubebene (6.2%) and calamenene (5.2%). Piper sancti-felicis displayed fumigant activity with a LC50 = 108.5 & 956;g L-1 air, and other individual monoterpenes tested such as & 945;-terpinolene (LC50 = 110.1 & 956;g L-1 air), p-cymene (LC50 = 120.3 & 956;g L-1 air), 3-carene (LC50 = 130.6 & 956;g L-1 air), (R) -limonene (CL50 = 189.6 & 956;g L-1 air), and a-pinene (LC50 = 213.1 & 956;g L-1 air), were significantly less toxic than methyl pyrimiphos used as a positive control, CL50 = 87.4 & 956;g L-1 air. The essential oil of P. sancti-felicis can be considered as a natural source of biocides.

Antioxidant and biological activities of essential oil from Colombian Swinglea glutinosa(Blanco) Merr fruit

The objectives of this work were the study of the volatile chemical composition of essential oils (EO’s) from Swinglea glutinosa, as well as to evaluate their antioxidant, repellent and fumigant properties. The EO was obtained by hydrodistillation from the peel of the fruit, gathered in the city of Cartagena, Bolívar (Colombia). The volatile composition was analyzed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The major compounds found in S. glutinosaweregermacrene D (4.8%), limonene (5.2%),-terpineol (6.5%), -pinene (8.5%), nerolidyl acetate (9.8%), and trans-nerolidol (34.6%). S. glutinosashowed antioxidant potential (85.8%) (IC50=142.49 μg mL-1). The EO deployedrepellent activity against the Tribolium castaneumweevil at a concentration of 15.73 nL cm-1at 2 hours of exposure (72%), while the result for the commercial repellent was 50% at the same concentration. EO from S. glutinosadisplayed the best fumigant activity withLC50of 153.4 μg mL-1air. The essential oil from S. glutinosacan be considerated as a natural source of biocides and antioxidants.

Volatile chemical composition of essential oil from Bursera graveolens (Kunth) Triana & Planch and their fumigant and repellent activities

The objectives of this work were the study of the volatile chemical composition of essential oils (EO’s) from Bursera graveolens obtained in the locality of Malagana, municipality of Mahates, Bolívar, Colombia, as well as to evaluate their repellent and fumigant properties. EO’s were extracted by hydro-distillation and characterized by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The major compounds found in B. graveolens were limonene (42.2%), pulegone (20.9%), carvone (7.5%), caryophyllene (4.1%), and trans-carveol (3.8%). The repellent activity of EO’s was determined by the area preference method, where the EO of B. graveolens presented repellent activity against the Tribolium castaneum weevil at a concentration of 1 at 2% and 4 hours of exposure (88.1 and 88.6% respectively). B. graveolens essential oil was more effective in its fumigant activity with LC50 of 108.2 μg oil mL-1. Also, the fumigant and repellent activities of two individual compounds present in the oil were evaluated, that is, limonene (majority) and caryophyllene. The results indicated that B. graveolens essential oil could be a promising alternative to new natural repellents and biocides.

Volatile chemical composition and bioactivities from Colombian Kyllinga pumila Michx (Cyperaceae) essential oil / Composição química volátil e bioactividades do óleo essencial do colombiano Kyllinga pumila Michx (Cyperaceae)

The essential oil from the fresh leaves of Kyllinga pumila (Michx) was obtained by hydrodistillation and characterized by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Twenty-eight volatile compounds were identified, major constituents of the oil were Methyl E,E-10,11-epoxyfarnesoate (43.8%), ß-elemene (12.5%), Z-caryophyllene (11.3%), germacrene D (7.1%) and E-caryophyllene (5.6%). Repellent and fumigant activities of the oil against Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), were done using the area preference method. Additionally, we studied their antioxidant and phytotoxic effects. Essential oils exhibited a dose- dependent repellent activity, with values 90% at the applied concentration (0.01%), for both two and four hour's exposure. Essential oil from K. pumila showed 92% mortality at 500 µL L-1 air against T. castaneum on 24 hours of exposure. The value LC50 was 153.4 µL L-1. With moderate selective phytotoxic effects on L. perenne root growth (±70% inhibition). Kyllinga pumila shows high antioxidant potential (91.5%), an effect that is comparable with ascorbic acid (92.9%) used as a standard. The results indicated that K. pumila essential oil could be a promising alternative to new natural antioxidants, repellents, and biocides.

O óleo essencial das folhas frescas de Kyllinga pumila Michx., foi obtido por hidrodestilação e caracterizado por cromatografia gasosa acoplada a espectrometria de massas (CG-EM). O constituinte majoritário do óleo foi Metil E,E-10,11-epoxifarnesoato (43,8%), ß-elemeno (12,5%), Z-caryophylleno (11,3%), germacreno D (7,1%), E-caryophylleno (5,6%). A atividade repelente e fumigante do óleo frente à Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) foi determinada pelo método da área de preferencia. Também, foi estudado os efeitos antiferrugens e fitotóxicos. Óleos essenciais exibiram uma atividade repelente dependente da dose, com valores de 90% na concentração aplicada (0,01%), tanto para duas e quatro horas de exposição. O óleo essencial de K. pumila mostrou mortalidade de 92% a 500 µL L-1 ar frente à T. castananeum, em 24 horas de exposição. O valor LC50 foi 153,4 µL L-1. Com efeitos fitotóxicos seletivos moderado sobre o crescimento da raíz de L. perenne (± 70% de inibição). Kyllinga pumila mostra um elevado potencial antioxidante (92%), um efeito que é comparável com ácido ascórbico (95%) usado como padrão. Os resultados indicaram que o óleo essencial K. pumila poderia ser uma alternativa promissora para novos antioxidantes, repelentes e biocidas naturais.

Bioactividad del aceite esencial de croton trinitatis millsp colombiano / Bioactivities of essential oil from colombian croton trinitatis millsp

Los aceites esenciales son motivo de estudio debido a propiedades bioactivas, las cuales varían de acuerdo con su composición química. Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron el estudio de la composición química volátil del aceite esencial (AE) de Croton trinitatis Millsp (Euphorbiaceae) obtenido de plantas colectadas en el municipios Maria La Baja (Bolívar). Además, evaluar sus propiedades antioxidante y repelente. AEs fueron aislados mediante la técnica de hidrodestilación e identificados por cromatografía de gases acoplada a un detector de espectrometría de masas (GC-MS). Los compuestos mayoritarios encontrados en C. trinitatis fueron sesquiterpenos: cariofileno (15,3 por ciento), dihidrocurcumeno (14,5 por ciento), cis y trans calameneno (4.0 y 13.7.0 por ciento, respectivamente), ipsilon-cadina-1,4-dieno (7.4 por ciento), alaskeno (6.4 por ciento), gerrmacreno A (5.8 por ciento), biciclogermacreno (5.3 por ciento); y monoterpenos como fenchona (4.4 por ciento) y eucaliptol (1,8-cineol) (2.4 por ciento). La actividad antioxidante de los AEs se determinó por el método del radical DPPH. El porcentaje de inhibición de DPPH del aceite esencial de C. trinitatis fue del 92.2 por ciento comparado con la del ácido ascórbico (96.4 por ciento). El AE presentó la mayor actividad repelente frente al gorgojo Tribolium castaneum, a una concentración de 0.1 μL/cm2 a 2 y 4 horas de exposición (86.0 y 92.0 por ciento, respectivamente).

Essential oils are being studied because bioactive properties, which vary according to their chemical composition. The objectives of this work were to study the volatile chemical composition of essential oil (EO) from Croton trinitatis Millsp (Euphorbiaceae), obtained from plants collected in Maria la Baja (Bolívar). Also, evaluate their antioxidant and repellent properties. EOs were isolated by hydrodistillation technique and identified by gas chromatography coupled to a mass spectrometric detector (GC-MS). The major compounds found in C. trinitatis were sesquiterpens: Caryophyllene (15,3 percent), dihydrocurcumene (14,5 percent), cis and trans calamenene (4.0 y 13.7.0 percent, respectively), upsilon-cadina-1,4-diene (7.4 percent), alaskene /6.4 percent), gerrmacrene A (5.8 percent), bicyclogermacrene (5.3 percent); and monoterpens as fenchone (4.4 percent) and eucalyptol (1,8-cineol) (2.4 percent). The antioxidant activity of the EOs were determined using the method of DPPH radical. The percentage of inhibition of DPPH from C. trinitatis was 92.2 percent compared with ascorbic acid (96,4 percent). The EO from Turbaco had the highest repellent activity against Tribolium castaneum, at a concentration of 0.2 uL/cm2 at 2 and 4 hours of exposure (86.0 and 92.0 percent, respectively).

Estudio comparativo de de la composición volátil y las actividades biológicas del aceite esencial de Piper marginatum Jacq colombiano / Comparative study of volatile composition and biological activities of essential oil from Colombian Piper marginatum Jacq

Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron el estudio de la composición química volátil del aceite esencial (AE) de Piper marginatun Jacq (Piperaceae) obtenido de plantas colectadas en dos sitios geográficos colombianos: municipios de Acandí (Chocó) y Turbaco (Bolívar). Además, evaluar sus propiedades antioxidante, repelente y antialimentaria. AEs fueron aislados mediante la técnica de hidrodestilación e identificados por cromatografía de gases acoplada a un detector de espectrometría de masas (GC-MS). Los compuestos mayoritarios encontrados en P. marginatum colectado en Acandi fueron cis-p-anetol (46.3 por ciento), estragol (28.9 por ciento), safrol (9.0 por ciento), mientras que en P. marginatum de Turbaco fueron germacreno D (36.6 por ciento), beta-elemeno (12.6 por ciento), germacren-D-4-ol (5.4 por ciento). La actividad antioxidante de los AEs se determinó por el método del radical DPPH.. Los porcentajes de inhibición de DPPH. del aceite esencial de P marginatum de Turbaco y Acandí fueron del 90.0 por ciento y 73.7 por ciento, respectivamente. El AE procedente de Turbaco presentó la mayor actividad repelente frente al gorgojo Tribolium castaneum, a una concentración de 0.1 uL/cm2 a 2 y 4 horas de exposición (85 por ciento y 76 por ciento, respectivamente). El AE de P. marginatum de Turbaco fue más activo contra las larvas del Spodoptera littoralis (Porcentaje de inhibición de la alimentación, porcentaje FR = 80,6) y se observó una elevada inhibición de asentamiento de Myzus persicae y Rhopalosiphum padi (porcentaje SI = 87,9% y 86,4%).

The objectives of this work were to study the volatile chemical composition of essential oil (EO) from Piper marginatun Jacq (Piperaceae), obtained from plants collected in two Colombian geographic locations: municipalities Acandí (Chocó) and Turbaco (Bolívar). Also, evaluate their antioxidant, repellent and antifeedant properties. EOs were isolated by hydrodistillation technique and identified by gas chromatography coupled to a mass spectrometric detector (GC-MS). The major compounds found in P. marginatum collected in Acandi were cis-p-anethole (46.3 percent), estragole (28.9 percent), safrole (9.0 percent), while in P. marginatum from Turbaco were germacrene D (36.6 percent), beta- elemene (12.6 percent), germacren-D-4-ol (5.4 percent). The antioxidant activity of the EOs were determined using the method of DPPH radical. The percentages of inhibition of DPPH. of P marginatum from Turbaco and Acandí were 90.0 percent and 73.7 percent, respectively. The EO from Turbaco had the highest repellent activity against Tribolium castaneum, at a concentration of 0.1 uL /cm2 at 2 and 4 hours of exposure (85 percent and 76 percent respectively). P. marginatum from Turbaco was more active against Spodoptera littoralis larvae (Percent feeding inhibition, FI= 80.6 percent) and a high Percent settling inhibition of Myzus persicae and Rhopalosiphum padi (SI = 87.9% and 86,4%).

Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of essential oils isolated from Colombian plants / Composição química e atividade antioxidante de óleos essenciais isolados de plantas da Colombia

Treze óleos essenciais de plantas da Colômbia, obtido por hidrodestilação ou hidrodestilação assistida por microondas, da planta inteira, caule, folhas e flores, foram analisados por técnicas de espectrometria de massa acoplada a cromatografia gasosa. Foi avaliada a citotoxicidade de óleos essenciais utilizando o ensaio com Artemia salina e suas atividades antioxidantes medindo seus efeitos sobre os níveis de substâncias reativas ao ácido tiobarbitúrico em microssomas de fígado de rato induzida por Fe2+/H2O2. Cinco óleos apresentaram alta citotoxicidade (LC50<10 µg/mL) sobre o ensaio de Artemia salina. A atividade antioxidante do óleo essencial de Ocotea sp., Tagetes lucida e Lippia alba (quimiotipo geranial) apresentaram os menores valores de Concentração Eficaz (CE50), na ordem de 31,1, 37,9 e 94,9 µg/mL, respectivamente. Os principais componentes desses óleos foram α-pineno (42 por cento), estragol (95,7 por cento) e geranial (30,4 por cento), respectivamente. Elettaria cardamomum e Lippia alba (quimiotipo carvona, Tolima) apresentaram moderada atividade antioxidante com valores de CE50 de 130,5 e 174,4 µg/mL, respectivamente. Os óleos essenciais de mollis Minthostachys mollis, Lippia alba (quimiotipo carvona, Cundinamarca), e Piper sanctifelisis não mostraram atividade antioxidante (CE50>1000 µg/mL).

Thirteen essential oils from Colombian plants, obtained by hydrodistillation or microwave-assisted hydrodistillation of total plant, stem, leaves, and flowers were analyzed by gas-chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques. Cytotoxicity of essential oils was assessed using the brine shrimp assay, and their antioxidant activities measuring their effects on the levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances on rat liver microsomes induced by Fe2+/H2O2. Five oils showed high cytotoxicity (LC50<10 µg/mL) on the brine shrimp assay. The antioxidant activity of the essential oil from Ocotea sp., Tagetes lucida and Lippia alba (geranial chemotype) showed the lowest mean effective concentrations (EC50), with values of 31.1, 37.9 and 94.9 µg/mL, respectively. The main components for these oils were α-pinene (42 percent), estragole (95.7 percent) and geranial (30.4 percent), respectively. Elettaria cardamomum and Lippia alba (carvone chemotype, Tolima) presented moderate antioxidant activities with EC50 values of 130.5 and 174.4 µg/mL, respectively. Essential oils from Minthostachys mollis, Lippia alba (carvone chemotype, Cundinamarca), and Piper sanctifelisis did not show antioxidant activity (CE50>1000 µg/mL).

Actividad repelente de los aceites esenciales de Lippia origanoides, Citrus sinensis, y Cymbopogon nardus cultivadas en Colombia frente a Tribolium castaneum, Herbst / Repellent activity of the essential oils from Lippia origanoides, Citrus sinensis, and Cymbopogon nardus cultivated in Colombia against Tribolium castaneum, Herbst

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la actividad repelente de tres aceites esenciales (AE) y un repelente comercial frente a la especie Tribolium castaneum, Herbst, una de las principales plagas de cereales y productos almacenados. Materiales y métodos: La actividad repelente fue medida utilizando el método de área de preferencia, además fue determinada la concentración de aceite esencial capaz de repeler el 50% de los insectos (CR50). La prueba T pareada fue utilizada para encontrar diferencias significativas entre el número de insectos presentes en las áreas tratadas y no tratadas. Resultados: Todos los AEs mostraron actividad repelente contra T. castaneum, y la magnitud del efecto fue dependiente de la concentración utilizada. Los AE con mayor repelencia fueron los extraídos de Lippia origanoides y Citrus sinensis, mientras que el aceite con menor actividad fue el de Cymbopogon nardus. Discusión: Aunque en términos de CR50 el AE de C. nardus mostró actividad repelente inferior a la de L. origanoides y C. sinensis, el primero presentó una eficacia superior a la del producto comercial IR3535. Estos AEs han mostrado propiedades repelentes frente a organismos diferentes a T. castaneum, lo cual sugiere que su espectro de acción es amplio. Conclusiones: Los resultados han demostrado que los AEs de la flora colombiana son una fuente importante de repelentes, por lo que podrían ser usados para el control biológico de insectos.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the repellent activity of three essential oils (EO), and a commercial repellent against species Tribolium castaneum Herbst, a major pest of grain and stored products. Materials and methods: The repellent activity was measured using the area of preference method, as well as the concentration of essential oil that is capable of repelling 50% of the insects (RC50). A paired T test was used to find significant differences between the number of insects present in the treated and untreated areas. Results: All EOs showed repellent activity against T. castaneum, and the magnitude of the effect was dose-dependent. The AE with the highest repellence were those extracted from Lippia origanoides and Citrus sinensis, whereas the one with the lowest activity was that from Cymbopogon nardus. Discussion: Although in terms of RC50 the EO from C. nardus showed repellent activity lower than those registered for L. origanoides and C. sinensis, the first had a greater efficacy than that showed by the commercial product IR3535. These Eos have shown repellent properties against organism different from T. Castaneum, suggesting that they have a wide spectrum of action. Conclusions: The results have shown that EOs from Colombian flora are an important source of repellents, which could be used for biological control of insects.