Review article

Utilization of essential oils in protection of stored grains

Sara Malešević ; Agronomski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Martina Grdiša orcid.org/0000-0002-4584-4851 ; Agronomski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Klaudija Carović Stanko orcid.org/0000-0002-8777-9875 ; Agronomski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

Stored grain represents unique ecosystem and preservation of its quality until sowing time is of great importance. It can be damaged by different harmful insects and microorganisms which are very common in storage facilities and have a negative impact on qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the seed. Reduction of their populations is a challenge since nowadays there is a great need to use natural components, such as botanical pesticides, instead of synthetic pesticides, which show numerous negative impacts on human health and environment. In recent years essential oils are gaining much attention as an alternative for stored grain pest control. The most investigated essential oils are those isolated from plant families: Lamiaceae, Myrtaceae, Asteraceae, Rutaceae, Apiaceae and Laureaceae, which are known for their significant insecticidal potential. Except insecticidal, they exhibit virucidal, bactericidal, antifungal, as well as larvicidal and ovicidal effects. In this review, essential oils, their active components and possible use in stored grains protection are described in details.

Keywords

stored grains; botanical pesticides; essential oils; organic farming

Hrčak ID:

152899

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/152899

Publication date:

8.2.2016.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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