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March 3, 2026

Plant derived essential oils as eco-friendly alternatives of synthetic pesticides

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BKBiljana KovacevikSMSaša MitrevEAEmilija Arsov

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Overview

Review highlights essential oils' effectiveness in pest control, suggesting eco-friendly options in agriculture.

Key Points

  • Essential oils demonstrate robust biological activity against diverse pests including insects and fungi, disrupting plant pathogens.
  • Efficacy is linked to complex chemical makeup, particularly terpenes, which affect the vital processes of pests and pathogens.
  • Observational analysis of essential oils shows promising results but highlights challenges like formulation issues and regulatory barriers.
  • The potential to enhance natural plant defenses through elicitors represents an exciting avenue for sustainable agriculture.

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Kovacevik et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a76869badf0bb9e87e49ae
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