Natural Products as Insecticidal Agents
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 2358
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural products; essential oils; larvicidal activity; spectroscopic analysis; terpenes
Interests: natural product chemistry; organic physical chemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pesticides have contributed to the increase in agricultural production; however, their incorrect use has led to the selection of resistant pests, among many other issues. Recently, interest in natural substances that pose less risk to human health and the environment has grown. Many plants and their secondary metabolites have demonstrated promising insecticidal activity and should be studied for use as alternative forms of pest control.
Researchers are cordially invited to contribute original research articles or review articles that will promote further research activities in the field and improve our understanding of insecticidal agents in natural products. The range of topics for submission includes, but is not limited to, the following: natural compounds; insecticidal agents; the environment; agricultural production; and insects.
Dr. Hélcio Silva Dos Santos
Dr. Emmanuel Silva Marinho
Dr. Márcia Machado Marinho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural compounds
- insecticidal agents
- environment
- agricultural production
- insects