Encapsulation of Mentha pulegium Essential Oil in Yeast Cell Microcarriers: An Approach to Environmentally Friendly Pesticides.
J Agric Food Chem
; 67(17): 4746-4753, 2019 May 01.
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ABSTRACT
A green approach for the encapsulation of Mentha pulegium essential oil in commercial baker's yeast and its evaluation as a pesticide against the insect pest Myzus persicae are presented. Upon treating aqueous yeast cell dispersion with the essential oil, the formation of essential-oil-loaded microparticles of about 9 µm is observed, with a loading capacity ranging from 29 to 36%, depending upon the encapsulation conditions. The thermal properties of the microparticles were characterized using differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis, confirming the protection of the essential oil from the cells. Encapsulation prolonged the insecticidal activity of the essential oil by 3 days.
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Assunto principal:
Leveduras
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Óleos Voláteis
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Extratos Vegetais
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Mentha pulegium
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Composição de Medicamentos
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Química Verde
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Tipo de estudo:
Evaluation_studies
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Animals
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En
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J Agric Food Chem
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article
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Grécia