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64 Citations
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Bioherbicides in Organic Horticulture

  • Xiaoya Cai and
  • Mengmeng Gu

Organic horticulture producers rank weeds as one of their most troublesome, time-consuming, and costly production problems. With the increasing significance of organic horticulture, the need for new bioherbicides to control weeds has grown. Potential...

  • Review
  • Open Access
216 Citations
32,857 Views
21 Pages

Bioherbicides: An Eco-Friendly Tool for Sustainable Weed Management

  • Mahmudul Hasan,
  • Muhammad Saiful Ahmad-Hamdani,
  • Adam Mustafa Rosli and
  • Hafizuddin Hamdan

15 June 2021

Weed management is an arduous undertaking in crop production. Integrated weed management, inclusive of the application of bioherbicides, is an emerging weed control strategy toward sustainable agriculture. In general, bioherbicides are derived either...

  • Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,903 Views
24 Pages

Plant-Associated Bacteria as Sources for the Development of Bioherbicides

  • Wei Fang,
  • Fang Liu,
  • Zhaoyuan Wu,
  • Zhigang Zhang and
  • Kaimei Wang

6 December 2022

Weeds cause significant yield losses in crop production and influence the health of animals and humans, with some exotic weeds even leading to ecological crises. Weed control mainly relies on the application of chemical herbicides, but their adverse...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,154 Views
13 Pages

Agroecological Weed Management and the Potential Role of Fungi-Based Bioherbicides in Conservation: Advantages, Applications and Future Prospects

  • Dimitra Petraki,
  • Panagiotis Kanatas,
  • Stavros Zannopoulos,
  • Metaxia Kokkini,
  • Nikolaos Antonopoulos,
  • Ioannis Gazoulis and
  • Ilias Travlos

12 December 2024

Recently, there has been growing interest by farmers and researchers in various agroecological approaches enhancing biodiversity and conservation including the use of natural herbicides derived from fungi to provide adequate weed control. This change...

  • Review
  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,495 Views
29 Pages

Microbial Bioherbicides Based on Cell-Free Phytotoxic Metabolites: Analysis and Perspectives on Their Application in Weed Control as an Innovative Sustainable Solution

  • Diego Ocán-Torres,
  • Walter José Martínez-Burgos,
  • Maria Clara Manzoki,
  • Vanete Thomaz Soccol,
  • Carlos José Dalmas Neto and
  • Carlos Ricardo Soccol

22 July 2024

Weeds cause significant agricultural losses worldwide, and herbicides have traditionally been the main solution to this problem. However, the extensive use of herbicides has led to multiple cases of weed resistance, which could generate an increase i...

  • Review
  • Open Access
37 Citations
5,716 Views
12 Pages

Essential Oil-Based Bioherbicides: Human Health Risks Analysis

  • Chloë Maes,
  • Jeroen Meersmans,
  • Laurence Lins,
  • Sandrine Bouquillon and
  • Marie-Laure Fauconnier

30 August 2021

In recent years, the development of new bio-based products for biocontrol has been gaining importance as it contributes to reducing the use of synthetic herbicides in agriculture. Conventional herbicides (i.e., the ones with synthetic molecules) can...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,064 Views
12 Pages

Phytotoxic substances in plants that may serve as alternative natural herbicides for controlling weeds are required for sustainable agriculture. We explored the phytotoxic activities of aqueous methanol extracts of Senna garrettiana (Craib) Irwin &am...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,377 Views
13 Pages

27 December 2021

To help protect the environment as well as increase agricultural production, the use of synthetic herbicides must be reduced and replaced with plant-based bioherbicides. Elaeocarpus floribundus is a perennial, evergreen, and medium-sized plant grown...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
282 Views
13 Pages

7 January 2026

The infestation of Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) P.Beauv. in crop fields results in significant yield loss in many agricultural systems. Currently, the most effective strategy for controlling E. crus-galli is the application of synthetic herbicides. Ho...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,130 Views
14 Pages

Toxicity Assessment of (4Z)-Lachnophyllum and (4Z,8Z)-Matricaria Lactones: Implications for Environmental Safety of Bioherbicides

  • Edith Guadalupe Padilla Suarez,
  • Jesús G. Zorrilla,
  • Marisa Spampinato,
  • Teresa Pannullo,
  • Francesca Esposito,
  • Mónica Fernández-Aparicio,
  • Giovanni Libralato,
  • Antonietta Siciliano,
  • Marco Masi and
  • Alessio Cimmino

1 April 2025

(4Z,8Z)-Matricaria lactone (MAT) and (4Z)-lachnophyllum lactone (LAC) are natural acetylenic furanones with bioherbicidal potential. This study evaluates their possibilities and ecotoxicological impact on aquatic (Aliivibrio fischeri, Raphidocelis su...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,437 Views
18 Pages

14 September 2021

An infestation of parkinsonia (Parkinsonia aculeata) located on Alexandria Station, Northern Territory, Australia, was successfully treated with a bioherbicide using stem-implanted capsules. The bioherbicide (Di-Bak Parkinsonia®), containing three en...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,529 Views
11 Pages

22 July 2023

The effects of the bioherbicidal activity of the fungal phytopathogen, Albifimbria verrucaria (AV), formerly Myrothecium verrucaria, on glyphosate-resistant and –susceptible Conyza canadensis (horseweed) were examined in greenhouse and field st...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
11 Citations
5,001 Views
6 Pages

Taxonomic Evaluation of a Bioherbicidal Isolate of Albifimbria verrucaria, Formerly Myrothecium verrucaria

  • Mark A. Weaver,
  • Robert E. Hoagland,
  • Clyde Douglas Boyette and
  • Shawn P. Brown

26 August 2021

The fungal genus Myrothecium was once polyphyletic but a recent reconsideration of the family Stachybotryaceae spilt it into several genera. The ex-neotype specimen of the species Myrothecium verrucaria is now recognized as Albifimbria verrucaria. Th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
32 Citations
11,575 Views
21 Pages

Weed Control Efficacy and Crop-Weed Selectivity of a New Bioherbicide WeedLock

  • Mahmudul Hasan,
  • Anis Syahirah Mokhtar,
  • Adam Mustafa Rosli,
  • Hafizuddin Hamdan,
  • Mst. Motmainna and
  • Muhammad Saiful Ahmad-Hamdani

27 July 2021

Plant-based bioherbicides could be an effective alternative to current chemical herbicides for sustainable agriculture. Therefore, this research evaluated the weed control efficacy and crop-weed selectivity of the new plant-derived bioherbicide WeedL...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,564 Views
9 Pages

30 November 2021

Certain plant pathogens have demonstrated potential for use as bioherbicides for weed control, and numerous studies have been published on this subject for several decades. One of the early examples of an important fungal bioherbicide is Alternaria c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
4,036 Views
17 Pages

Bio-Herbicidal Potential of the Essential Oils from Different Rosmarinus officinalis L. Chemotypes in Laboratory Assays

  • Jihane El Mahdi,
  • Waed Tarraf,
  • Claudia Ruta,
  • Lea Piscitelli,
  • Adel Aly and
  • Giuseppe De Mastro

The current study aimed to assess the allelopathic effect of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oils (EOs) to define the potent effect against weed species, by exploring distinct chemotypes and their main compounds. The EOs from eight accessions wer...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
4,462 Views
15 Pages

18 June 2020

Information on the use of endophytic bacteria as a bio-herbicide for the management of weed control in agricultural fields is limited. The current study aimed to isolate endophytic bacteria from evening primroses and to screen them for their bio-herb...

  • Article
  • Open Access
33 Citations
7,156 Views
12 Pages

21 August 2019

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) is a well-known medicinal plant species in which the products requested from the market are those that are derived from the organic system. The study was conducted to assess the allelopathic effects, as natural he...

  • Article
  • Open Access
71 Citations
9,148 Views
18 Pages

Achievements, Developments and Future Challenges in the Field of Bioherbicides for Weed Control: A Global Review

  • Jason Roberts,
  • Singarayer Florentine,
  • W. G. Dilantha Fernando and
  • Kushan U. Tennakoon

29 August 2022

The intrusion of weeds into fertile areas has resulted in significant global economic and environmental impacts on agricultural production systems and native ecosystems, hence without ongoing and repeated management actions, the maintenance or restor...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,199 Views
18 Pages

17 January 2025

The growing global demand for food security requires a paradigm shift towards sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in weed management. Nanotechnology is emerging in agriculture as a useful tool to reduce the dosage and the negative effect...

  • Article
  • Open Access
760 Views
11 Pages

Isolation of Metabolites Produced by Phoma dimorpha Under Submerged Fermentation and Its Evaluation as a Bioherbicide

  • Silvana Schmaltz,
  • Clair Walker,
  • Keli Souza da Silva,
  • Renata Gulart Ninaus,
  • Carolina Poletto Zamin,
  • Gilson Zeni and
  • Marcio A. Mazutti

13 May 2025

Weeds are a significant challenge to global agricultural production, significantly impacting crop yields. The evolution of resistance to synthetic herbicides, along with their adverse environmental effects, underscores the need for alternative contro...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,111 Views
25 Pages

Plant-Based Bioherbicides: Review of Eco-Friendly Strategies for Weed Control in Organic Bean and Corn Farming

  • Bianca Motta Dolianitis,
  • Viviane Dal Souto Frescura,
  • Guilherme de Figueiredo Furtado,
  • Marcus Vinícius Tres and
  • Giovani Leone Zabot

Weeds are among the primary factors limiting corn and bean productivity, accounting for up to 30% of yield losses. Although chemical herbicides remain the predominant weed control strategy, their toxicity poses significant risks to human health and t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,784 Views
13 Pages

Effect of Bio-Herbicide Application on Durum Wheat Quality: From Grain to Bread Passing through Wholemeal Flour

  • Umberto Anastasi,
  • Alfio Spina,
  • Paolo Guarnaccia,
  • Michele Canale,
  • Rosalia Sanfilippo,
  • Silvia Zingale,
  • Giorgio Spina,
  • Andrea Comparato and
  • Alessandra Carrubba

12 October 2024

Using plant extracts to replace traditional chemical herbicides plays an essential role in sustainable agriculture. The present work evaluated the quality of durum wheat cv Valbelice in two years (2014 and 2016) using plant aqueous extracts of sumac...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,552 Views
28 Pages

Bioherbicidal Evaluation of Methanol Extract of Sorghum halepense L. Rhizome and Its Bioactive Components Against Selected Weed Species

  • Jasmina Nestorović Živković,
  • Milica Simonović,
  • Danijela Mišić,
  • Marija Nešić,
  • Vladan Jovanović,
  • Uroš Gašić,
  • Ivana Bjedov and
  • Slavica Dmitrović

22 July 2025

Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers. (common name Johnson grass) is a perennial invasive weed that causes great harm worldwide, and its allelopathy has been demonstrated in a series of experiments. The present study offers new insights into its organ-specifi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
33 Citations
5,383 Views
17 Pages

Activity of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle Extract as a Potential Bioherbicide for Sustainable Weed Management in Horticulture

  • Matteo Caser,
  • Sonia Demasi,
  • Fabrizio Caldera,
  • Nilesh Kumar Dhakar,
  • Francesco Trotta and
  • Valentina Scariot

The sustainable management of weeds is one of the main challenges in agriculture. Recent studies have demonstrated the potential of plant phytotoxins, such as ailanthone from Ailanthus altissima (Mill) Swingle, as bioherbicides. Since a complex extra...

  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,835 Views
54 Pages

Weeds such as parasite plants are one of the most serious pests that farmers are forced to combat since the development of agriculture using different methods including mechanic and agronomy strategies. These pests have generated significant losses o...

  • Review
  • Open Access
113 Citations
24,742 Views
29 Pages

The Problem of Weed Infestation of Agricultural Plantations vs. the Assumptions of the European Biodiversity Strategy

  • Adrianna Kubiak,
  • Agnieszka Wolna-Maruwka,
  • Alicja Niewiadomska and
  • Agnieszka A. Pilarska

30 July 2022

Meeting the nutritional needs of a dynamically developing global society is a major challenge. Despite the modernisation of agriculture, huge losses in the quality and quantity of crops occur each year, mainly due to weed species, which are the most...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,738 Views
15 Pages

10 September 2021

The global population is increasing day by day. To meet the food demand for such a huge number of people, crop production must increase without damaging the environment, and to prevent synthetic chemical herbicides from polluting the environment, con...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
10,849 Views
16 Pages

27 January 2014

In greenhouse and field experiments, a mycelial formulation of the fungus Myrothecium verrucaria (IMI 361690) containing 0.20% Silwet L-77 surfactant exhibited high bioherbicidal efficacy against the problematic weed hemp sesbania. Infection and mort...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,530 Views
13 Pages

15 April 2022

Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist is a widespread noxious weed with high fecundity, associated with no-till systems such as vineyards and other perennial crops in Mediterranean climates. Seeds germinate in staggered flushes, which leads to a great va...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,479 Views
18 Pages

Agri-Food Waste as a Method for Weed Control and Soil Amendment in Crops

  • Paula Lorenzo,
  • Rosa Guilherme,
  • Sara Barbosa,
  • António J. D. Ferreira and
  • Cristina Galhano

14 May 2022

The continued and extensive use of synthetic herbicides to control weeds to maximize crop yield is no longer sustainable, as it results in negative impacts on the environment and human health. Innovative sustainable and resilient food production syst...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,355 Views
10 Pages

Dirhamnolipid Produced by the Pathogenic Fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides BWH-1 and Its Herbicidal Activity

  • Zhaolin Xu,
  • Mengying Shi,
  • Yongqing Tian,
  • Pengfei Zhao,
  • Yifang Niu and
  • Meide Liao

16 August 2019

Fungal phytotoxins used as ecofriendly bioherbicides are becoming efficient alternatives to chemical herbicides for sustainable weed management. Previous study found that cultures of the pathogenic fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides BWH-1 showed p...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,561 Views
10 Pages

Synthesis and Herbicidal Activity Against Buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) of (±)-3-deoxyradicinin

  • Giulia Marsico,
  • Maria Sabrina Ciccone,
  • Marco Masi,
  • Fabrizio Freda,
  • Massimo Cristofaro,
  • Antonio Evidente,
  • Stefano Superchi and
  • Patrizia Scafato

3 September 2019

A novel synthetic strategy for obtainment of (±)-3-deoxyradicinin (2) is reported. This synthetic methodology is more efficient than those previously reported in the literature and also shows higher versatility towards the introduction of diff...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,206 Views
11 Pages

Development of a Solid Bioherbicide Formulation by Spray Drying Technology

  • Thiago C. de Almeida,
  • Stefani S. Spannemberg,
  • Thiarles Brun,
  • Silvana Schmaltz,
  • Otávio Escobar,
  • Danie M. Sanchotene,
  • Sylvio H. B. Dornelles,
  • Giovani L. Zabot,
  • Marcus V. Tres and
  • Marcio A. Mazutti
  • + 1 author

This study aimed to compare the herbicidal activity of solid formulas obtained by spray drying with conventional liquid formulas containing biomolecules produced by submerged cultivation of the fungus Diaporthe sp. in a stirred-tank bioreactor. The s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
5,374 Views
27 Pages

Agave Steroidal Saponins as Potential Bioherbicides

  • Alexandra G. Durán,
  • Javier Benito,
  • Francisco A. Macías and
  • Ana M. Simonet

25 November 2021

Agave saponins are a valuable resource for the prospective development of new forms of agrochemicals. The extraction method was optimized and applied to 17 Agave species. Thirteen saponin fractions (SFs) were assayed on wheat etiolated coleoptiles, a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
322 Views
14 Pages

Identification of Six Phytotoxic Compounds as Plant Growth Inhibitors from Afzelia xylocarpa Leaves

  • Ramida Krumsri,
  • Yuka Asato,
  • Shunya Tojo,
  • Toshiaki Teruya and
  • Hisashi Kato-Noguchi

19 January 2026

Plant-derived phytotoxins are widely investigated as sustainable alternatives to synthetic herbicides; however, a major limitation is the insufficient chemical characterization of active constituents in many promising candidate species, including Afz...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,231 Views
21 Pages

Bio-Products Obtained from Broccoli and Cabbage Wastes Are Proposed as Functional Food Ingredients and Bioherbicides for Sustainable Weed Management

  • Claudia Bas-Bellver,
  • Nieves Melero-Carnero,
  • David López-González,
  • Cristina Barrera,
  • Mercedes Verdeguer and
  • Lucía Seguí

2 January 2025

Developing processes that contribute to the valorization of vegetable wastes is of great importance since these residues are characterized by being of high quality, having a huge potential for valorization. However, upcycling vegetables residues and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,574 Views
13 Pages

Phytotoxicity and Phytotoxic Substances in Calamus tenuis Roxb.

  • Md. Mahfuzur Rob,
  • Kawsar Hossen,
  • Kaori Ozaki,
  • Toshiaki Teruya and
  • Hisashi Kato-Noguchi

2 October 2023

Calamus tenuis is a shrub species distributed across South Asia. It grows well in diversified habitats and tends to dominate plants in the surrounding environment. The phytotoxicity of C. tenuis and the action of its phytochemicals against other plan...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,472 Views
11 Pages

Menthalactone from Mentha piperita L., a Monocot-Selective Bioherbicide

  • Adam Soltani,
  • Meirambek Ospanov,
  • Zeyad M. A. Ibrahim,
  • Joanna Bajsa-Hirschel,
  • Charles L. Cantrell,
  • James V. Cizdziel,
  • Ikhlas A. Khan and
  • Mohamed A. Ibrahim

11 April 2024

The challenge of managing invasive weed species continues to affect the agricultural industry, presenting ecological, economic, and agronomic hurdles that lead to over 100 billion USD in annual crop losses globally. One such concern is the management...

  • Review
  • Open Access
155 Citations
23,345 Views
23 Pages

20 October 2021

In the face of yield losses caused by weeds, especially in low-input agricultural systems, and environmental pollution due to the excessive use of synthetic herbicides, sustainable weed management has become mandatory. To address these issues, allelo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,152 Views
12 Pages

Alternaria alternata Pathogen from Cuscuta japonica Could Serve as a Potential Bioherbicide

  • Yinglong Liu,
  • Ayesha Ahmed,
  • Shahzad Munir,
  • Lei Chen,
  • Pengfei He,
  • Yueqiu He,
  • Ping Tang,
  • Baohua Kong,
  • Yixin Wu and
  • Pengbo He

17 July 2024

Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) is a dangerous parasitic plant that causes serious damage to crop production and is challenging to eliminate. Herbicide application is a common strategy to control dodder in the field, but it is costly, ineffective, and further...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,275 Views
16 Pages

Pistacia Root and Leaf Extracts as Potential Bioherbicides

  • Marta I. Saludes-Zanfaño,
  • Ana M. Vivar-Quintana and
  • María Remedios Morales-Corts

29 March 2022

The allelopathic effect of pistachios was analyzed by field and laboratory tests. The parameters analyzed in the field trials were the biomass, weed density, weed diversity, and specific richness of the weed community. The studies were carried out in...

  • Review
  • Open Access
38 Citations
7,909 Views
11 Pages

Non-Chemical Weed Control for Plant Health and Environment: Ecological Integrated Weed Management (EIWM)

  • Danijela Pavlović,
  • Sava Vrbničanin,
  • Ana Anđelković,
  • Dragana Božić,
  • Miloš Rajković and
  • Goran Malidža

29 April 2022

Herbicide application has long been considered the most efficient weed control method in agricultural production worldwide. However, long-term use of agrochemicals has numerous negative effects on crops and the environment. Bearing in mind these nega...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,543 Views
21 Pages

Enhanced Antioxidant, Antifungal, and Herbicidal Activities through Bioconversion of Diosgenin by Yarrowia lipolytica P01a

  • Christian Hernández-Guzmán,
  • Luis G. Hernández-Montiel,
  • Adrian E. Velázquez-Lizarraga,
  • Leopoldo J. Ríos-González,
  • Sergio Huerta-Ochoa,
  • Vianey de J. Cervantes-Güicho,
  • Thelma K. Morales-Martínez,
  • Claudio H. Mejía-Ruíz and
  • Ana G. Reyes

20 September 2024

This study explores the bioconversion of diosgenin by Yarrowia lipolytica P01a, focusing on enhancing the antioxidant, antifungal, and herbicidal activities of the resulting extracts. The bioconversion process, involving glycosylation and hydroxylati...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,073 Views
56 Pages

Via Air or Rhizosphere: The Phytotoxicity of Nepeta Essential Oils and Malus Dihydrochalcones

  • Slavica Dmitrović,
  • Jasmina Nestorović Živković,
  • Dijana Smailagić,
  • Milena Trajković,
  • Nevena Banjac,
  • Slavica Ninković and
  • Mariana Stanišić

25 February 2025

Many specialized metabolites found in plants have significant potential for developing environmentally friendly weed management solutions. This review focuses on the phytotoxic effects of volatile terpenes and phenolic compounds, particularly nepetal...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,845 Views
14 Pages

Host Specificity of the Bioherbicidal Fungal Strain Paramyrothecium eichhorniae TBRC10637 for Control of Water Hyacinth

  • Tanyapon Siriphan,
  • Arm Unartngam,
  • Wachiraya Imsabai,
  • Piyangkun Lueangjaroenkit,
  • Chatchai Kosawang,
  • Hans Jørgen Lyngs Jørgensen and
  • Jintana Unartngam

14 February 2025

Paramyrothecium eichhorniae TBRC10637 has been reported as a potential biocontrol agent of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in Thailand. Despite its great potential, it remained unclear whether the strain may cause disease in other plant species...

  • Review
  • Open Access
15 Citations
5,336 Views
20 Pages

Biochemical and Biotechnological Insights into Fungus-Plant Interactions for Enhanced Sustainable Agricultural and Industrial Processes

  • Anderson Giehl,
  • Angela Alves dos Santos,
  • Rafael Dorighello Cadamuro,
  • Viviani Tadioto,
  • Iara Zanella Guterres,
  • Isabella Dai Prá Zuchi,
  • Gabriel do Amaral Minussi,
  • Gislaine Fongaro,
  • Izabella Thais Silva and
  • Sergio Luiz Alves

19 July 2023

The literature is full of studies reporting environmental and health issues related to using traditional pesticides in food production and storage. Fortunately, alternatives have arisen in the last few decades, showing that organic agriculture is pos...

  • Review
  • Open Access
120 Citations
9,344 Views
16 Pages

Phytotoxic Effects of Plant Essential Oils: A Systematic Review and Structure-Activity Relationship Based on Chemometric Analyses

  • Ahmed M. Abd-ElGawad,
  • Abd El-Nasser G. El Gendy,
  • Abdulaziz M. Assaeed,
  • Saud L. Al-Rowaily,
  • Abdullah S. Alharthi,
  • Tarik A. Mohamed,
  • Mahmoud I. Nassar,
  • Yaser H. Dewir and
  • Abdelsamed I. Elshamy

25 December 2020

Herbicides are natural or synthetic chemicals used to control unwanted plants (weeds). To avoid the harmful effects of synthetic herbicides, considerable effort has been devoted to finding alternative products derived from natural sources. Essential...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,809 Views
14 Pages

Phytotoxicity of Quillaja lancifolia Leaf Saponins and Their Bioherbicide Potential

  • Maria E. M. Marques,
  • Ana C. de Carvalho,
  • Anna C. A. Yendo,
  • Yve V. S. Magedans,
  • Eliane Zachert and
  • Arthur G. Fett-Neto

2 February 2023

Weeds are major threats to the integrity of agricultural and natural environments due to their invasive and competing potential. Bioherbicides are substances based on natural compounds that are biodegradable and often have low residual effects. Plant...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,039 Views
19 Pages

25 December 2024

The evaluation of the wide variety of allelochemicals present in allelopathic plants allows the detection of safer bioherbicides with new mechanisms of action. This study tested two phenolic compounds of Cistus ladanifer essential oil (2-Methoxypheno...

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