Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIV, Issue 1
Written by Raluca CIUBOTĂRAȘU, Monica Luminița BADEA, Oana LIVADARIU, Mihaela PARASCHIV, Dorel HOZA
The use of plants throughout the centuries has been essential for the survival and development of human civilizations. Plants have been used in multiple fields, such as food, medicine, construction, religion, and even in art and culture. In recent years, natural compounds have attracted considerable attention in various fields due to their wide-ranging biological activities. Essential oils and their associated hydrosols, in particular, are being explored for their ability to control plant pests, as well as their, antimycotic and antiparasitic effects. These substances are typically faster and more cost-effective to produce, and are generally considered safer for the environment and non-target organisms than conventional pesticides. Earlier studies have demonstrated that the primary components found in the essential oil of Tanacetum vulgare L. were oxygenated monoterpenes, including compounds like camphor, trans-chrysantenyl acetate, cis-verbenol, thujone, eucalyptol, and α-campholenal. For Santolina chamaecyparissus L., the primary components identified were artemisia ketone, camphor, and beta-phellandrene. This study highlights the chemical composition of the essential oil and associated hydrosol obtained from two plants of the Asteraceae family, Santolina chamaecyparissus L. and Tanacetum vulgare L .
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