Chemical composition, antimicrobial, insecticidal, phytotoxic and antioxidant activities of Mediterranean Pinus brutia and Pinus pinea resin essential oils / 中国天然药物
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
;
(6): 901-910, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-812186
ABSTRACT
Essential oils of the resins of Pinus brutia and Pinus pinea were evaluated for their biological potential. Essential oils were characterized using GC-MS and GC/FID. in vitro antimicrobial, phytotoxic, antioxidant, and insecticidal activities were carried out using the direct contact and the fumigant assays, respectively. The chemical profile of the essential oils of the resins of P. pinea and P. brutia included mainly α-pinene (21.39% and 25.40%), β-pinene (9.68% and 9.69%), and caryophyllene (9.12% and 4.81%). The essential oils of P. pinea and P. brutia exerted notable antimicrobial activities on Micrococcus luteus and Bacillus subtilis, insecticidal activities on Ephestia kuehniella eggs, phytotoxic activities on Lactuca sativa, Lepidium sativum, and Portulaca oleracea, as well as antioxidant potential. Indications of the biological activities of the essential oils suggest their use in the formulation of ecofriendly and biocompatible pharmaceuticals.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pharmacology
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Resins, Plant
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Sesquiterpenes
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Terpenes
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Bacillus subtilis
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds
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Plant Oils
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Oils, Volatile
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Plant Extracts
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Chemistry
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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