Essential Oils: An Ecofriendly Approach for Plant Pest and  Disease Management

Abdelhak Rhouma; Lobna Hajji-Hedfi; Abla Bousselma; Abdulnabi Abbdul Ameer Matrood

doi:10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i82883

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Essential Oils: An Ecofriendly Approach for Plant Pest and Disease Management

Abdelhak Rhouma, Lobna Hajji-Hedfi, Abla Bousselma, Abdulnabi Abbdul Ameer Matrood

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · pp. 80–89 · Published 3 Apr 2023

10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i82883

Abstract

Recently plant essential oils received increasing attention for plant health and food security in the sustainable agriculture context. Essential oils are promising biological sources since they are cost-effective, biodegradable, and safe for human health and the environment. This review covers the essential extraction characteristic, extraction methods, and conservation needed for the scientist’s and industries’ knowledge. Furthermore, the main biological activities and involvement of essential oils in plant pests and diseases are outlined. Finally, this review concludes the potential commercial application and the future challenges of essential oils as an eco-friendly method in sustainable agriculture.

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Abdelhak Rhouma, Lobna Hajji-Hedfi, Abla Bousselma, Abdulnabi Abbdul Ameer Matrood (2023). Essential Oils: An Ecofriendly Approach for Plant Pest and Disease Management. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science , 80–89. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i82883

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Abdelhak Rhouma — Regional Centre of Agricultural Research of Sidi Bouzid, CRRA, Gafsa Road Km 6, B.P. 357, 9100, Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia.
Lobna Hajji-Hedfi — Regional Centre of Agricultural Research of Sidi Bouzid, CRRA, Gafsa Road Km 6, B.P. 357, 9100, Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia.
Abla Bousselma — Laboratory (LAPAPEZA), Department of Food Technology, University of Batna 1 Hadj Lakhdar, Biskra Avenue, Batna, 05005, Algeria.
Abdulnabi Abbdul Ameer Matrood — Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Iraq.

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