Article
Thiophene occurrence in different Tagetes species: agricultural biomasses as sources of biocidal substances.
Journal of the science of food and agriculture - 1 May 2010
Marotti Ilaria, Marotti Mauro, Piccaglia Roberta, Nastri Anna, Grandi Silvia, Dinelli Giovanni
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Tagetes species produce thiophenes, polyacetylenic compounds that possess strong biocidal activity, thus making Tagetes plants very useful for suppressing nematode populations in the soil and as sources of natural pesticides. In the present study, Tagetes species (T. erecta, T. filifolia, T. lucida, T. minuta, T. patula and T. tenuifolia) grown in northern Italy were evaluated for their...
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