Sage Species Case Study on a Spontaneous Mediterranean Plant to Control Phytopathogenic Fungi and Bacteria

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

Zaccardelli, M (Author) Other; Pane, C (Author) Other; Caputo, M (Author) Other; Durazzo, A (Author) Other; Lucarini, M (Author) Other; Silva, AM (Author) Other; Severino, P (Author) Other; Souto, EB (Author) Other; Santini, A (Author) Other; De Feo, V (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Forests

Vol. 11

Pages: 1-20

ISSN: 1999-4907

Publisher: MDPI

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Authenticus ID: P-00S-G0D

DOI: 10.3390/f11060704

Abstract (EN): Sage species belong to the family ofLabiatae/Lamiaceaeand are diffused worldwide. More than 900 species of sage have been identified, and many of them are used for different purposes, i.e., culinary uses, traditional medicines and natural remedies and cosmetic applications. Another use of sage is the application of non-distilled sage extracts and essential oils to control phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi, for a sustainable, environmentally friendly agriculture. Biocidal propriety of non-distilled extracts and essential oils of sage are w documented. Antimicrobial effects of these sage extracts/essential oils depend on both sage species and bacteria and fungi species to control. In general, it is possible to choose some specific extracts/essential oils to control specific phytopathogenic bacteria or fungi. In this context, the use of nanotechnology techniques applied to essential oil from salvia could represent a future direction for improving the performance of eco-compatible and sustainable plant defence and represents a great challenge for the future.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 20