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Composition and Bioactivity of Essential Oil From the Leaves of Genipa americana Against the Coconut Mite Aceria guerreronis

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  • Alex S. de Jesus
  • Caroline R. Coelho
  • Ighor C. Barreto
  • José G. Sena Filho
  • Paulo Cesar de L. Nogueira
  • Adenir V. Teodoro
  • Ana Veruska C. da Silva

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Genipa americana L. has a diversity of secondary metabolites, including iridoids, phenolic compounds, and alkaloids. Pharmacological and biological properties have also been reported. This study has aimed to evaluate the chemical composition of the essential oil (EO) obtained from the leaves of G. americana and its bioactivity against Aceria guerreronis Keifer (Acari- Eriophyidae), a serious pest of coconut production areas worldwide. EO from the leaves was extracted and analyzed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and flame ionization detection (GC-MS/FID). For the bioassays, the adult coconut mites were subjected to increasing concentrations of EO. The analyses showed a predominance of sesquiterpenes, followed by monoterpenes, aldehydes, and fatty acids. The EO (LC50 = 0.41 mg mL-1; LC90 = 6.43 mg mL-1) showed toxicity and repellent effects against the coconut mite. The tested EO has the potential to develop as a natural product, with acaricidal activities against A. guerreronis, in order to assist in the control of the coconut mite.

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  • Alex S. de Jesus & Caroline R. Coelho & Ighor C. Barreto & José G. Sena Filho & Paulo Cesar de L. Nogueira & Adenir V. Teodoro & Ana Veruska C. da Silva, 2024. "Composition and Bioactivity of Essential Oil From the Leaves of Genipa americana Against the Coconut Mite Aceria guerreronis," Journal of Agricultural Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(18), pages 197-197, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jasjnl:v:11:y:2024:i:18:p:197
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