Exploring the Biopesticidal Potential of Sonchus arvensis L. for Sustainable Agriculture and Crop Protection
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Sow thistle (Sonchus arvensis L.) contains bioactive compounds with natural defense mechamism against pests and pathogens, making it a potential source for developing biopesticides. In present studies, advanced instrumental analysis methods, including Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and spectrophotometry, were employed to analyze the composition of sow thistle extracts. Key compounds such as phenolics, flavonoids, rutin (0.2 μg/ml), quercetin (1.02 μg/ml), kaempferol (0.7 μg/ml), and ferulic acid (9.2 μg/ml) were identified. The extract demonstrated significant antifungal activity, inhibiting Fusarium oxysporum by 72.5% and Alternaria alternata by 78.8%, both major plant pathogens. Additionally, herbicidal effects were observed, with inhibition rates ranging from 29% to 95% on rapeseed germination. These findings highlight the potential of Sonchus arvensis as a sustainable biopesticide. Further research will optimize extraction methods for its use in eco-friendly pest management solutions.
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405021627