In vitro activity of essential oils of Lippia sidoides and Lippia gracilis and their major chemical components against Thielaviopsis paradoxa, causal agent of stem bleeding in coconut palms

Essential oils of Lippia sidoides, Lippia gracilis and their main chemical components were investigated for in vitro control of Thielaviopsis paradoxa. Mycelial growth and a number of pathogen conidia were inhibited by the essential oil of L. sidoides at all concentrations tested (0.2; 0.5; 1.0; 3.0...

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Published in:Química Nova 2013, Vol.36 (2), p.241-244
Main Authors: Carvalho, Rejane Rodrigues da Costa e, Laranjeira, Delson, Carvalho Filho, José Luiz Sandes de, Souza, Paulo Estevão de, Blank, Arie Fitzgerald, Alves, Péricles Barreto, Jesus, Hugo Cesar Ramos de, Warwick, Dulce Regina Nunes
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Language:English
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CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
coconut
Lippia
Thielaviopsis paradoxa
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Summary:Essential oils of Lippia sidoides, Lippia gracilis and their main chemical components were investigated for in vitro control of Thielaviopsis paradoxa. Mycelial growth and a number of pathogen conidia were inhibited by the essential oil of L. sidoides at all concentrations tested (0.2; 0.5; 1.0; 3.0 µL mL-1). L. sidoides oil contained 42.33% thymol and 4.56% carvacrol, while L. gracilis oil contained 10% thymol and 41.7% carvacrol. Mycelial growth and conidial production of T. paradoxa were completely inhibited by thymol at a 0.3 µL m-1 concentration. The results suggest that thymol could potentially be used for controlling coconut stem bleeding.
ISSN:0100-4042
1678-7064
1678-7064
DOI:10.1590/S0100-40422013000200007