Antifungal activity and volatile organic compounds analysis of essential oils from Cymbopogon species using solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry by Mayanglambam Alina Devi, Dinabandhu Sahoo, Thingbaijam Binoy Singh, Yallappa Rajashekar

“…The major volatile organic constituents of C. flexuosus-citral (22.94%), neral (19.88%), camphene (8.37%), cyclohexene, 1-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl-(R) (5.75%); C. winterianus-citronellal (42.47%), D-limonene (10.86%), geraniol (9.44%), citronellol (6.25%); C. martini-geraniol (43.80%), a-ocimene (10.75%), geranyl acetate (6.35%), 2,6-octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-(E) (5.83%), were found in concentrations higher than 5.0% (calculated as % peak area of GC-MS analysis using a nonpolar column). …”
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<i>Salvia officinalis</i> L. from Italy: A Comparative Chemical and Biological Study of Its Essential Oil in the Mediterranean Context by Rosa Tundis, Mariarosaria Leporini, Marco Bonesi, Simone Rovito, Nicodemo G. Passalacqua

“…Camphor (16.16–18.92%), 1,8-cineole (8.80–9.86%), β-pinene (3.08–9.14%), camphene (6.27–8.08%), and α-thujone (1.17–9.26%) are identified as the most abundant constituents. …”
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<i>Artemisia arborescens</i> (Vaill.) L.: Micromorphology, Essential Oil Composition, and Its Potential as an Alternative Biocontrol Product by Flavio Polito, Marina Papaianni, Sheridan Lois Woo, Paola Malaspina, Laura Cornara, Vincenzo De Feo

“…Trans-thujone and camphor are the main components, followed by aromadendrene, camphene, and 8-cedren-13-ol. EO phytotoxic activity was tested on weed plants (<i>Lolium multiflorum</i> Lam. and <i>Sinapis arvensis</i> L.) and crops (<i>Raphanus sativus</i> L. and <i>Cucumis sativus</i> L.), showing inhibition on both germination and radical growth of the two weeds tested. …”
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IMPACT OF PINK PIGMENTED FACULTATIVE METHYLOTROPHIC BACTERIA AS A BIO-STIMULANT ON GROWTH, HERB YIELD AND VOLATILE OIL ATTRIBUTES OF ROSEMARY (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS L.) PLANT by Doaa Soliman, A Hosni, A Abdel Hamid, Mona Mohamed

“…The main components of volatile oil of rosemary plant were Camphor, Eucalyptol, Verbenone, Borneol, Pinene, Pinanone, Bornyl acetate and Camphene. The treatments of PPFM bacteria spraying immensely stimulated the component % in volatile oil of rosemary herb than in the control. …”
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BIOLOGICAL VALUE AND ESSENTIAL OIL COMPOSITION OF TWO Monarda SPECIES FLOWERS by Monika Grzeszczuk, Aneta Wesołowska, Anna Stefaniak

“…The main compounds of M. fistulosa oil were carvacrol (28.16 and 23.66% in 2015, and 2016, respectively), p-cymene (20.10 and 17.94%), thymoquinone (12.60 and 16.30%) and γ-terpinene (8.72 and 4.07%), whereas linalool (34.86 and 26.96%), thymol (17.83 and 37.34%), β-thujene (6.12 and 2.00%) and camphene (5.80 and 5.64%) were the major constituents of M. citriodora Cerv. ex Lag. ssp. austromontana ‘Bees’ Favourite’ oil. …”
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Unveiling the Antifungal Potential of Two Iberian Thyme Essential Oils: Effect on C. albicans Germ Tube and Preformed Biofilms by Melissa Alves, Maria José Gonçalves, Mónica Zuzarte, Jorge M. Alves-Silva, Jorge M. Alves-Silva, Carlos Cavaleiro, Maria Teresa Cruz, Lígia Salgueiro

“…T. camphoratus oil was rich in 1,8-cineole and α-pinene whereas T. carnosus oil showed high amounts of borneol and camphene. Regarding the antifungal effect, both oils were more active against Cryptococcus neoformans and dermatophytes and very effective in inhibiting C. albicans germ tube formation, at doses well below their MIC and in a higher extend than the isolated compounds and fluconazole, an antifungal drug widely used in the clinic. …”
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Electroantennographic Responses of <i>Cerambyx welensii</i> Küster to Host-Related Volatiles by Israel Sánchez-Osorio, Raúl Tapias, Luis Domínguez, Gloria López-Pantoja, María del Mar González

“…In addition, <i>C. welensii</i> showed high antennal activity to some odorants that characterize emissions from non-host tree species (1,8-cineole, β-pinene, α-pinene, turpentine, δ³-carene and camphene). The results obtained may be applicable to optimize monitoring and mass-trapping programmes in an integrated pest management context.…”
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Rosemary essential oil potential as a bio-insecticide for protecting stored dates against the date moth Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by SELMA ADOUANE, Yamina Bouatrous, Mohamed Seghir Mehaoua, Jose Tudela, Sara Mechaala, Virginia Tomas

“…The essential oils were extracted by hydrodistillation and analyzed by the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technique (GC-MS). α-pinene (29.42%), camphene (24.62%), and camphor (20.95%) were obtained as the majority compounds in the essential oil of R. officinalis from Algeria, as well as the main essential oil compounds of R. officinalis from Spain were α-pinene (25.62%), 1,8-cineole (21.06%) and camphor (18.39%). …”
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Essential Oils Composition, Antibacterial Activity and Toxicity Study of Artemisia Species Growing in Ethiopia by Mesfin Bibiso, Mathewos Anza, Takele Tadesse

“…The main components of the essential oil extracted from Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd. were camphor (19.2%), followed by 1,8-cineole (17.8%), artemisia ketone (15.2%), artemisyl acetate (6.9%), and camphene (6.6%). In the Artemisia annua L. oil, the main constituents were camphor (21.8%), artemisia alcohol (18.1%), santolina triene (11.6%), -copaene (9.1%), sabinene (4.5%), and δ-cadinene (4.0%). …”
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Phytochemical Screening of Volatile Organic Compounds in Three Common Coniferous Tree Species in Terms of Forest Ecosystem Services by Martina Zorić, Saša Kostić, Nebojša Kladar, Biljana Božin, Verica Vasić, Marko Kebert, Saša Orlović

“…Variations among genotypes of the investigated species were observed in the content of BVOCs relevant for human health improvement, such as limonene, terpinolene, β-pinene, linalool, camphene, camphor, citronellol and α-cadinol. The observed intra- and inter-species variations in the BVOCs content provide an appropriate base for further research on the forest–human health relationship, breeding and selection of the most suitable genotypes for human health improvement, and could I mpact the sustainable management of forests.…”
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A review on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of clove basil (Ocimum gratissimum L.) by Ositadinma Chinyere Ugbogu, Okezie Emmanuel, Grace Oka Agi, Chibuike Ibe, Celestine Nwabu Ekweogu, Victor Chibueze Ude, Miracle Ebubechi Uche, Rachel Oluchukwu Nnanna, Eziuche Amadike Ugbogu

“…The bioactive compounds extracted from O. gratissimum include phytochemicals (oleanolic acid, caffeic acid, ellagic acid, epicatechin, sinapic acid, rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid, luteolin, apigenin, nepetoidin, xanthomicrol, nevadensin, salvigenin, gallic acid, catechin, quercetin, rutin, and kaempfero) and essential oils (camphene, β-caryophyllene, α- and β-pinene, α-humulene, sabinene, β-myrcene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, trans-β-ocimene, linalool, α- and δ-terpineol, eugenol, α-copaene, β-elemene, p-cymene, thymol, and carvacrol). …”
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Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant Potential, and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Traditionally Used <i>Artemisia absinthium</i> L. (Wormwood) Growing in the Central Region of Saudi Ar... by Hamdoon A. Mohammed

“…In addition, α-gurjunene (7.15%), chamazulene (3.38%), camphene (3.27), γ-eudesmol (2.49%), pinocarvone (2.18%), and ocimenone (2.03%) were also identified as major constituents of the plant’s essential oil. …”
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Chemical composition, anti-biofilm activity and potential cytotoxic effect on cancer cells of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil from Tunisia by Marwa Jardak, Jihene Elloumi-Mseddi, Sami Aifa, Sami Mnif

“…The main components were 1,8-cineole (23.56%), camphene (12.78%), camphor (12.55%) and β-pinene (12.3%). …”
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Antimicrobial Activity and Composition of Five <i>Rosmarinus</i> (Now <i>Salvia</i> spp. and Varieties) Essential Oils by Ylenia Pieracci, Daniela Ciccarelli, Silvia Giovanelli, Luisa Pistelli, Guido Flamini, Claudio Cervelli, Francesca Mancianti, Simona Nardoni, Fabrizio Bertelloni, Valentina Virginia Ebani

“…‘Vicomte de Noailles’ was characterized by high amounts of camphor and 14-hydroxy-9-<i>epi-(E)-</i>caryophyllene, while ‘Gorizia’ and Jord differed in their predominance of camphene, borneol, bornyl acetate, and α-humulene. …”
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Effects of Beech Bark Extract in the Sage (<i>Salvia Officinalis</i> L.) Plant Growth and Volatile Oil Profile by Corneliu Tanase, Ruxandra Ștefănescu, Diana Gabriela Gheorghieș, Loredana Dandu, Adrian Nisca, Béla Darkó, Sonia Ancuța Socaci

“…In the experimental variants, an increase in the quantity of eucalyptol, camphor, camphene, and α-caryophyllene is observed. The amount of eucalyptol increased in the experimental variant, with about 82%, compared to the control. …”
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The chemical analysis and insecticidal activity of Francoeuria undulata essential oil on German Cockroaches (Blattella germanica) by Leila Amjad, Ali Noori, Monireh Ranjbar, Golnoosh Rezaeizadeh

“…The major components of the essential oil were 1,8-cineole (26.02%),  α-pinene (12.51%), Camphor (8.36%), and Camphene (5.03%). The results showed that the concentrations of 5%, 15%, and 30% v/v of F. undulata oil in 60 min of exposure had 100% insecticidal activity against German cockroaches. …”
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Synergistic effect of some essential oils on toxicity and knockdown effects, against mosquitos, cockroaches and housefly by Idin Zibaee, Pooyabahari Khorram

“…Gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric analysis of essential oil showed 14 and 16 peaks for E. globules and R. officinalis respectively. α-Pinene (39.8%), 1, 8-Cineole (13.2%), Camphene (9.1%) and Borneol (3.7%) were present in major amounts for R. officinalis and 1,8-Cineole (31.4%), α-Pinene (15.3%), d-Limonene (9.7%) and α-Terpinolen (5.3%) were present in major amounts for E. globulus respectively. …”
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Phytochemical Compositions and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Xanthium strumarium L. by Javad Sharifi-Rad, Seyedeh Mahsan Hoseini-Alfatemi, Majid Sharifi-Rad, Mehdi Sharifi-Rad, Marcello Iriti, Marzieh Sharifi-Rad, Razieh Sharifi-Rad, Sara Raeisi

“…The main compounds in the EO were cis-β-guaiene (34.2%), limonene (20.3%), borneol (11.6%), bornyl acetate (4.5%), β-cubebene (3.8%), sabinene (3.6%), phytol (3.1%), β-selinene (2.8%), camphene (2.2%), α-cubebene (2.4%), β-caryophyllene (1.9%), α-pinene (1.8%) and xanthinin (1.04%). …”
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Essential Oil Yield, Composition, and Bioactivity of Sagebrush Species in the Bighorn Mountains by Valtcho D. Zheljazkov, Charles L. Cantrell, Ekaterina A. Jeliazkova, Tess Astatkie, Vicki Schlegel

“…Some EO constituents, such as α-pinene (0–35.5%), camphene (0–21.5%), eucalyptol (0–30.8%), and camphor (0–45.5%), were found in most species and varied with species and subspecies. …”
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Essential oils, phytochemicals and bioactivity studies of Curcuma aeruginosa Aff. and Kaempferia rotunda Linn by Che Jamalluddin, Nur Adilla

“…K. rotunda essential oil was found to have 33 components with high concentration of benzyl benzoate (31.48%), bornyl acetate (5.56%), camphor (5.45%) and camphene (5.04%). Extractions by soxhlet apparatus were carried out on the dried samples to get the crude extracts. …”
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