Acaricidal and anthelmintic action of ethanolic extract and essential oil of Achyrocline satureioides

Potential of Achyrocline satureioides Ethanolic Extract in the Control of Spodoptera littoralis

“…S. terebinthifolius contains a substantial amount of tannins that deactivate the digestive enzymes in its leaves, forming a tannin-protein complex that is challenging to digest and adversely affects the growth and survival of insects. In the results obtained in the current study using A. satureioides extracts, the observed effect can be attributed to the presence of phenolic compounds, specifically quercetin, isoquercetin, and caffeic acid, which are the predominant molecules in this species [9,13]. Caffeic acid aids plants in defending themselves against predators, pests, and diseases by inhibiting the growth of insects, fungi, and bacteria [14].…”

“…Inflorescences and leaves of Achyrocline satureioides were obtained through a collaborative agreement between the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Araraquara (FCFAR-UNESP) and the Multidisciplinary Center for Chemical, Biological, and Agronomic Research (CPQBA UNICAMP). The extracts were prepared for maceration using the methodology developed by Fantatto et al, 2022 [9], by allowing them to remain in contact with pure ethanol at a ratio of 1:10 for 7 days. After this period, the extract was filtered, concentrated through rotary evaporation, and stored in amber vials until use.…”