See Cheng Lee¹, Han Lyn Foong¹, Nur Hanani Z. A.^1,2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.3, pp. 433-447, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.02024-0006 - 20 March 2025

Abstract Fish gelatin films have emerged as eco-friendly packaging materials due to their biodegradability and excellent film-forming properties. This study investigated the effects of varying homogenization rates (0, 6500, 9500, 13,500, 17,500, and 21,500 rpm) on the functional and structural properties of fish gelatin films enriched with cinnamon essential oil (CEO). Homogenization reduced droplet sizes and narrowed droplet size distributions in the film-forming emulsion (FFE). At a homogenization rate of 9500 rpm, the films exhibited excellent mechanical extensibility, reduced surface irregularities, and enhanced smoothness. The highest (p < 0.05) tensile strength and elongation at break were observed… More > Graphic Abstract

Longgang Wang^2,3,#, Xiangxun Zhuansun^2,3,#, Yao Li^2,3, Qili Yao^2,3, Qi Liu^2,3,*, Huijing Lin^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.2, pp. 441-454, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.061720 - 06 March 2025

Abstract Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (FLL) refers to the dried mature fruit of Ligustrum lucidum Ait., a species from the Oleaceae family, widely distributed across East Asia and India. This study aimed to optimize the extraction process for Fructus Ligustri Lucidi essential oil (FLLO) to develop an efficient and practical extraction method. Additionally, the chemical composition of FLLO was analyzed, and its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities were evaluated. FLLO was extracted using supercritical CO₂ extraction, and response surface methodology was applied to optimize the extraction parameters: pressure of 16 MPa, temperature of 40°C, and extraction time of 40… More > Graphic Abstract

Amine Batbat^1,2, Mohamed El Fadili³, Naoufal El Hachlafi^4,*, Amine Elbouzidi^5,*, Chaymae Hmimen⁶, Hiba Yahyaoui^2,7, Samir Jeddi⁶, Abdellatif Benbouazza², Kawtar Fikri-Benbrahim⁶, Mohamed Addi⁵, Samiah Hamad Al-Mijalli⁸, Khaoula Habbadi², Hassane Greche¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.2, pp. 481-501, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.059841 - 06 March 2025

Abstract This study highlights the regulatory potential antibacterial and antiradical of Origanum elongatum essential oil (EO), an endemic medicinal plant of Morocco used for its various properties. The chemical composition of the EO was characterized using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The antibacterial activity against different agricultural phytopathogens was determined by disc diffusion and microatmosphere methods, as well as by the determination of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), while the antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH and FRAP assays. To complement the experimental analyses, a molecular docking approach was used to predict and elucidate… More >

Samiah Hamad Al-Mijalli¹, Hanae Naceiri Mrabti², Amine Elbouzidi^3,*, Naglaa S. Ashmawy^4,5, Amine Batbat⁶, Emad M. Abdallah⁷, Wafa Laaboudi⁸, Mohammed Aladhadh⁹, Fahad M. Alshabrmi¹⁰, Sulaiman Mohammed Alnasser¹¹, Mohamed Addi³, Naoufal El Hachlafi¹²

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.1, pp. 209-227, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.060438 - 24 January 2025

Abstract Thymus serpyllum L., often known as wild thyme, has been used since ancient times due to its multifaceted culinary and medicinal attributes. It is usually utilized in folk medicine to manage different health issues. This work aimed to investigate the chemical composition and biological characteristics of T. serpyllum essential oil (EO), including its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory capabilities. Moreover, we have prompted an in-silico simulation to reveal the underlying mode of action of these properties. The chemical characterization of T. serpyllum (EO) by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) indicated sabinene (17.33%), terpinen-4-ol (11.73%), phellandral (13.18%), and thymol (10.54%) as main… More >

Norma E. Marcovich¹, Matías Federico Hernández^1,2, María Roberta Ansorena^2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.12, pp. 2049-2068, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.055151 - 20 December 2024

Abstract In this work, active and edible films for food packaging were obtained by intensive mixing and compression molding of the wheat gluten (WG) glycerol-plasticized paste. Thyme essential oil (TEO, 10 and 15 wt.%) was incorporated as the active component microencapsulated in β-cyclodextrins (β-CD) and included directly into the biopolymer matrix for comparison. It was found that films incorporating microencapsulated TEO are more soluble in water (total soluble matter (dry method) of about 33% and 36.6% vs. 22.4% and 18.6%, for films containing 10% and 15% TEO, respectively) but less rigid than those obtained with free oil… More > Graphic Abstract

Yurii Hrytsyk¹, Oleh Koshovyi^2,3, Martin Lepiku⁴, Valdas Jakštas⁵, Vaidotas Žvikas⁵, Tetiana Matus¹, Mariia Melnyk¹, Lyubov Grytsyk¹, Ain Raal^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.9, pp. 2303-2315, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.055117 - 30 September 2024

Abstract Canadian goldenrod (Solidago canadensis L.) is a rhizomatous plant of the Asteraceae family. In folk medicine, Solidago galenic remedies are used for diseases of the kidneys, urinary tract, liver, etc. Externally, goldenrod is used to treat purulent wounds, furunculosis, and gum abscesses as washes and compresses. The aims of this research were to study the yield and chemical composition of essential oil (EO), the anti-inflammatory activity of S. canadensis dry extracts based on its decoction and tincture. In EO (2.8 mL/kg) of S. canadensis were identified and quantified 34 compounds. The principal compounds of the EO from flowering tops… More > Graphic Abstract

Ain Raal^1,*, Anne Orav², Tetiana Ilina³, Alla Kovalyova⁴, Taras Koliadzhyn³, Yuliia Avidzba⁵, Oleh Koshovyi^1,4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.8, pp. 2051-2062, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052790 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Salvia officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) leaves and its essential oil is used for mouth and throat disorders, skin disorders, minor wounds, and gastrointestinal disorders, and is widely used worldwide. The research aimed to conduct a comparative study of the composition of S. officinalis essential oils from commercial samples, and their main chemotypes. The volatile constituents from S. officinalis leaves were investigated using gas chromatography (GC). The commercial samples of sage leaves were obtained from retail pharmacies in nine mainly European countries. The yield of essential oil in S. officinalis commercial leaves was between 10.0 and 24.8 mL/kg. The principal components More > Graphic Abstract

Ain Raal¹, Valeriia Kokitko², Vira Odyntsova², Anne Orav³, Oleh Koshovyi^1,4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1365-1382, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.053754 - 30 July 2024

Abstract Valeriana officinalis L. is a plant from the Caprifoliaceae family, which is widely distributed in various parts of the world, especially in Europe and Asia. All species of Valeriana are distinguished by their ability to synthesize essential oil, which has a powerful effect on the physiological and mental aspects of the human body. The aim was to study the qualitative and quantitative composition of essential oil from valerian roots, collected in different countries, using the gas chromatography method, and to establish marker compounds for valerian species. 13 samples of commercial roots with rhizomes of V. officinalis from nine… More >

Nguyen Quang Hung^1,2,#, Nguyen Thanh Tung^3,#, Nguyen Phuong Hanh¹, Chu Thi Thu Ha¹, Nguyen Thi Nhung³, Nguyen Thai An³, Vu Xuan Giang³, Luong Van Hao⁴, Oleh Koshovyi⁵, Ain Raal^5,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1677-1687, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.053624 - 30 July 2024

Abstract Our study aimed to compare the essential oil (EO) concentration and composition of several Apiaceae species growing in the Northern region of Vietnam. The yields of EOs from materials ranged from 0.03% (root EO of Angelica acutiloba and aerial parts EO of Heracleum bivittatum)−0.27% (leaf EO of Xyloselinum vietnamense). Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) allowed the identification of 74 components in the EOs of six Apiaceae species, making up 94.4%–100.0% of the oils. In EO from Angelica acutiloba, (Z)-ligustilide accounted for an extremely large proportion (94.9%). EO of Angelica pubescens was dominated by six characteristic components including α-pinene (21.5%), β-phellandrene (18.1%), p-cymene… More >

Ayda Khadhri¹, Mohamed Mendili¹, Marwa Bannour-Scharinger¹, Eric Masson², Antonio Pizzi^2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 827-842, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.046950 - 12 June 2024

Abstract This study is the first to evaluate the phytochemical content and biological properties of Tunisian T. platyphyllos Scop. A total of 23 compounds of essential oils were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of bracts and fruit extracts. The results show that oxygenated monoterpenes were the dominant class of essential oils. The phenolic composition was investigated by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF). The analysis showed that the chemical profiles of the ethanolic extracts of bracts and fruits are substantially similar. The highest polyphenol content was found in the ethanolic extracts of the fruits (7.65… More > Graphic Abstract