Major Components of <i>Dittrichia viscosa</i> (Asteraceae) as a Source of New Pesticides.

ABSTRACT: Ilicic acid, nerolidol, and 9-hydroxynerolidol are major components of the aerial parts of Dittrichia viscosa. These components were selectively isolated in multigram quantities and used as lead compounds to generate diversity in the search for new natural-product-derived pesticides. A total of 29 derivatives of these three molecules-some of which are known natural products-were generated by subjecting these natural products to different transformations. In order to explore potential applications in sustainable biocontrol, some of the compounds generated were evaluated for plant protection potential against insect pests (Spodoptera littoralis, Myzus persicae, Rhopalosiphum padi), against the nematode Meloidogyne javanica, and for their phytotoxic effects

SUBMITTER: Segura-Navarro MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12526312 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature