The biomass and essential oil production of oregano hybrids cultivated under Central Anatolian climatic conditions / A produção de biomassa e óleo essencial de híbridos de orégano cultivados sob condições climáticas da Anatólia Central

ABSTRACT: Flora of Türkiye is hosting many Origanum sp. and spp. valuable members of Lamiaceae, including outstanding endemic species and hybrids. Those are having a number of using field and still meeting the World's major demand. Five combinations of artificial Oregano hybrids were cultivated in Ankara ecological conditions. Among those species; Origanum minutiflorum and Origanum onites are endemic to the flora of Türkiye and the combinations of those hybrids are very valuable and unique. According to the field studies results; the highest green herb yield was provided from H4 as 439.93g and from H5 as 317.26 g x plant-1. H2 and H3 showed the highest green leaf yield by 278.69 and 244.33 g x plant-1, and the highest leaf ratio (%). The essential oils ranged between 4.20% and 5.96%, Carvacrol predominated in the hybrids at; 77.90% (H1), 61.26% (H3) and 26.99% (H4), 72.09 (H5), and linalool at 45.86% (H2).

RESUMO: A flora da Turquia hospeda muitos Origanum sp. e spp. membros importantes de Lamiaceae, incluindo espécies endêmicas excepcionais e híbridos. Cinco várias combinações de híbridos artificiais de orégano foram cultivadas em condições ecológicas de Ancara. Entre essas espécies, Origanum minutiflorum e Origanum onites são endêmicos da flora Turca e as combinações desses híbridos são muito valiosas e únicas. De acordo com os resultados dos estudos de campo, a maior produção de erva verde foi obtida do H4 com 439,93g e do H5 com 317,26 g x planta-1. H2 e H3 apresentaram a maior produção de folhas verdes em 278,69 e 244,33 g x planta-1. Os óleos essenciais variaram entre 4,20% e 5,96%. O carvacrol predominou nos híbridos 77,90% (H1), 61,26% (H3) e 26,99% (H4), 72,09 (H5), e linalol a 45,86% (H2).

The effect of altitude and soil properties on the essential oil components of Turkish sage (Salvia fruticosa Mill) / El efecto de la altitud y las propiedades del suelo sobre los componentes de aceites esenciales en la salvia Turca (Salvia fruticosa Mill)

In this study, the effects of altitude and soil properties on the essential oil amounts and essential oil components of the Turkish sage (Salvia fruticosaMill.) plant were investigated. A location in the south of Turkey in the Kas district of Antalya with altitude ranges of 0-200 m, 300-500 m, and 600-800 m was defined as the study area. During the full flowering period of S. fruticosa, plants and soil samples were collected. The contents of the essential oils of the plants were analyzed using GC-MS. According to the results obtained, the essential oil content of plants varied between 1.91% and 5.10%. The main component of the essential oils of the plants collected from all study areas was 1,8-cineol, at 44.93%. It was concluded that variations in the proportions of the components limonene and linalool, which are essential oil components of plants, are not only dependent on altitude but also on changes in soil texture and the total CaCO3 content of the soil.

En este estudio, se investigaron los efectos de la altitud y las propiedades del suelo sobre las cantidades de aceite esencial y los componentes del aceite esencial de la planta de salvia turca (Salvia fruticosa Mill). Se definió como área de estudio una ubicación de 300-500 m a 600-800 m en el sur de Turquía en el distrito de Kas de Antalya con rangos de altitud de 0-200 m. Durante el período de plena floración de S. fruticosa, se recolectaron plantas y muestras de suelo. El contenido de los aceites esenciales de las plantas se analizó mediante GC-MS. Según los resultados obtenidos, el contenido de aceite esencial de las plantas varió entre el 1,91% y el 5,10%. El componente principal de los aceites esenciales de las plantas recolectadas de todas las áreas de estudio fue el 1,8-cineol, al 44,93%. Se concluyó que las variaciones en las proporciones de los componentes limoneno y linalol, que son componentes del aceite esencial de las plantas, no solo dependen de la altitud sino también de los cambios en la textura del suelo y el contenido total de CaCO3 del suelo.

Immunomodulatory Effects of Cinnamaldehyde in Staphylococcus aureus-Infected Wounds.

Cinnamaldehyde (CNM) is an essential-oil component with reported anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and healing effects, making it an interesting compound for the treatment of wound infection. Herein, we evaluated the effects of topical administration of CNM in experimental wounds infected by Staphylococcus aureus. Swiss mice (n = 12/group) were randomly allocated into three groups (CON: animals with uninfected lesions; Sa: animals with untreated infected lesions; Sa + CNM: animals with infected wounds and treated with CNM). Excisional lesions (64 mm2) were induced at the dorsal area followed by the addition of S. aureus (80 µL of a 1.5 × 108 CFU/mL bacterial suspension). The wounds were treated with CNM (200 µg/wound/day) or vehicle (2% DMSO) for 10 days. Skin samples were taken on the 3rd or 10th treatment day for quantification of inflammatory mediators, bacterial load, immunophenotyping, and histological analysis. The treatment with CNM improved the healing process and attenuated the severity of skin lesions infected by S. aureus. These effects were associated with significant decreases in bacterial loads in CNM-treated wounds. The levels of neutrophils, TNF-α, IL-6, NO, and VEGF were decreased in the lesions treated with CNM. Taken together, these data provide further evidence of the effectiveness of CNM for the treatment of skin infections.

The impact of essential oils on antibiotic use in animal production regarding antimicrobial resistance - a review.

Population growth directly affects the global food supply, demanding a higher production efficiency without farmland expansion - in view of limited land resources and biodiversity loss worldwide. In such scenario, intensive agriculture practices have been widely used. A commonly applied method to maximize yield in animal production is the use of subtherapeutic doses of antibiotics as growth promoters. Because of the strong antibiotic selection pressure generated, the intense use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) has been associated to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Also, cross-resistance can occur, leading to the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens and limiting treatment options in both human and animal health. Thereon, alternatives have been studied to replace AGP in animal production. Among such alternatives, essential oils and essential oil components (EOC) stand out positively from others due to, besides antimicrobial effectiveness, improving zootechnical indexes and modulating genes involved in resistance mechanisms. This review summarizes recent studies in essential oils and EOC for zoonotic bacteria control, providing detailed information about the molecular-level effects of their use in regard to AMR, and identifying important gaps to be filled within the animal production area.