The Herbicidal Activity of Nano- and MicroEncapsulated Plant Extracts on the Development of the Indicator Plants <i>Sorghum bicolor</i> and <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> and Their Potential for Weed Control
Weeds decrease yield in crops through competition for water, nutrients, and light. Due to the circumstances mentioned above and the challenge of the emergence of herbicide-resistant weeds, developing sustainable alternatives becomes imperative. Plant extracts formulated into nano- and micro-encapsul...
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| author | Marco Antonio Tucuch-Pérez Evelyn Isabel Mendo-González Antonio Ledezma-Pérez Anna Iliná Francisco Daniel Hernández-Castillo Cynthia Lizeth Barrera-Martinez Julia Cecilia Anguiano-Cabello Elan Iñaky Laredo-Alcalá Roberto Arredondo-Valdés |
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| description | Weeds decrease yield in crops through competition for water, nutrients, and light. Due to the circumstances mentioned above and the challenge of the emergence of herbicide-resistant weeds, developing sustainable alternatives becomes imperative. Plant extracts formulated into nano- and micro-encapsulates (NPs) emerge as a viable option for weed management. The objectives of this study were to identify phytochemical compounds within the ethanolic extracts of <i>Carya illinoinensis</i>, <i>Ruta graveolens</i>, and <i>Solanum rostratum</i>; determine their pre-emergence herbicidal activity on the indicator plants <i>Sorghum bicolor</i> and <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i>; produce and characterize NPs with plant extracts; and assess their phytotoxicity under greenhouse conditions. The extracts were provided by Greencorp Biorganiks de México. Phytochemicals were identified through colorimetric assays and HPLC-MS, while pre-emergence tests were conducted in vitro, assessing concentrations of 12.5, 25, and 50% for each extract. NPs were synthesized using the ionotropic pre-gelation method, with size, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency (EE) being characterized. Finally, post-emergence tests were carried out in a greenhouse with seedlings. Compounds belonging to the hydroxycinnamic acid, flavonol, methoxyflavonol, hydroxybenzoic acid, methoxyflavone, tyrosol, stilbene, and lignan families were identified in all extracts. The pre-emergence herbicidal activity was observed for all extracts, with germination percentages ranging from 0 to 41% in both indicator plants. NPs exhibited sizes between 290 and 345 nm, zeta potentials ranging from −30 to −35 mV, and EE up to 94%. Finally, enhanced herbicidal activity was observed with plant extract NPs, with the species <i>S. bicolor</i> being more susceptible. NPs containing plant extracts are a viable option for bioherbicide production; however, continued research is necessary to refine formulations and enhance efficacy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bab9d54128164ddc93ec5cc431e001a42023-11-24T14:22:56ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722023-10-011311204110.3390/agriculture13112041The Herbicidal Activity of Nano- and MicroEncapsulated Plant Extracts on the Development of the Indicator Plants <i>Sorghum bicolor</i> and <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> and Their Potential for Weed ControlMarco Antonio Tucuch-Pérez0Evelyn Isabel Mendo-González1Antonio Ledezma-Pérez2Anna Iliná3Francisco Daniel Hernández-Castillo4Cynthia Lizeth Barrera-Martinez5Julia Cecilia Anguiano-Cabello6Elan Iñaky Laredo-Alcalá7Roberto Arredondo-Valdés8Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Unidad Saltillo, Saltillo 25298, MexicoFacultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Unidad Saltillo, Saltillo 25298, MexicoLaboratorio de microbiología, Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Saltillo 25294, MexicoFacultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Unidad Saltillo, Saltillo 25298, MexicoDepartamento de Parasitología Agrícola, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Buenavista, Saltillo 25315, MexicoCentro de Investigación para la Conservación de la Biodiversidad y Ecología de Coahuila, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Unidad Norte, Cuatro Ciénegas de Carranza 27690, MexicoFacultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Unidad Saltillo, Saltillo 25298, MexicoCentro de Investigación para la Conservación de la Biodiversidad y Ecología de Coahuila, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Unidad Norte, Cuatro Ciénegas de Carranza 27690, MexicoFacultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Unidad Saltillo, Saltillo 25298, MexicoWeeds decrease yield in crops through competition for water, nutrients, and light. Due to the circumstances mentioned above and the challenge of the emergence of herbicide-resistant weeds, developing sustainable alternatives becomes imperative. Plant extracts formulated into nano- and micro-encapsulates (NPs) emerge as a viable option for weed management. The objectives of this study were to identify phytochemical compounds within the ethanolic extracts of <i>Carya illinoinensis</i>, <i>Ruta graveolens</i>, and <i>Solanum rostratum</i>; determine their pre-emergence herbicidal activity on the indicator plants <i>Sorghum bicolor</i> and <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i>; produce and characterize NPs with plant extracts; and assess their phytotoxicity under greenhouse conditions. The extracts were provided by Greencorp Biorganiks de México. Phytochemicals were identified through colorimetric assays and HPLC-MS, while pre-emergence tests were conducted in vitro, assessing concentrations of 12.5, 25, and 50% for each extract. NPs were synthesized using the ionotropic pre-gelation method, with size, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency (EE) being characterized. Finally, post-emergence tests were carried out in a greenhouse with seedlings. Compounds belonging to the hydroxycinnamic acid, flavonol, methoxyflavonol, hydroxybenzoic acid, methoxyflavone, tyrosol, stilbene, and lignan families were identified in all extracts. The pre-emergence herbicidal activity was observed for all extracts, with germination percentages ranging from 0 to 41% in both indicator plants. NPs exhibited sizes between 290 and 345 nm, zeta potentials ranging from −30 to −35 mV, and EE up to 94%. Finally, enhanced herbicidal activity was observed with plant extract NPs, with the species <i>S. bicolor</i> being more susceptible. NPs containing plant extracts are a viable option for bioherbicide production; however, continued research is necessary to refine formulations and enhance efficacy.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/11/2041bioherbicidesplant extractsnanotechnologynanotechnologyallelopathy |
| spellingShingle | Marco Antonio Tucuch-Pérez Evelyn Isabel Mendo-González Antonio Ledezma-Pérez Anna Iliná Francisco Daniel Hernández-Castillo Cynthia Lizeth Barrera-Martinez Julia Cecilia Anguiano-Cabello Elan Iñaky Laredo-Alcalá Roberto Arredondo-Valdés The Herbicidal Activity of Nano- and MicroEncapsulated Plant Extracts on the Development of the Indicator Plants <i>Sorghum bicolor</i> and <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> and Their Potential for Weed Control Agriculture bioherbicides plant extracts nanotechnology nanotechnology allelopathy |
| title | The Herbicidal Activity of Nano- and MicroEncapsulated Plant Extracts on the Development of the Indicator Plants <i>Sorghum bicolor</i> and <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> and Their Potential for Weed Control |
| title_full | The Herbicidal Activity of Nano- and MicroEncapsulated Plant Extracts on the Development of the Indicator Plants <i>Sorghum bicolor</i> and <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> and Their Potential for Weed Control |
| title_fullStr | The Herbicidal Activity of Nano- and MicroEncapsulated Plant Extracts on the Development of the Indicator Plants <i>Sorghum bicolor</i> and <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> and Their Potential for Weed Control |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Herbicidal Activity of Nano- and MicroEncapsulated Plant Extracts on the Development of the Indicator Plants <i>Sorghum bicolor</i> and <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> and Their Potential for Weed Control |
| title_short | The Herbicidal Activity of Nano- and MicroEncapsulated Plant Extracts on the Development of the Indicator Plants <i>Sorghum bicolor</i> and <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> and Their Potential for Weed Control |
| title_sort | herbicidal activity of nano and microencapsulated plant extracts on the development of the indicator plants i sorghum bicolor i and i phaseolus vulgaris i and their potential for weed control |
| topic | bioherbicides plant extracts nanotechnology nanotechnology allelopathy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/11/2041 |
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