The effect of essential oil formulations for potato sprout suppression.
The concerns over safety and environmental impact of synthetic pesticides such as chlorpropham (CIPC) has stimulated interest in finding environmentally benign, natural sprout suppressants, including essential oils. The effects of Chenopodium ambrosioides and Lippia multiflora essential oils on sprout growth and decay of stored potatoes has been investigated. Formulations of essential oils with alumina, bentonite, or kaolin, both with and without Triton X-100 additive, were tested. These formulations have been compared to the pulverized plant materials themselves as well as wick-volatilized essential oils. The results showed that the tested oils possess compositions that make them suitable for application as sprout suppressants. Additionally, the formulation seems to be able to reduce the volatility of the essential oil and artificially extend dormancy of stored potatoes.
Owolabi
Moses S
MS
Department of Chemistry, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria. sunnyconcept2007@yahoo.com
Lajide
Labunmi
L
Oladimeji
Matthew O
MO
Setzer
William N
WN
D027464:Chenopodium ambrosioides / Q000737:chemistry*; D032411:Lippia / Q000737:chemistry*; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011198:Solanum tuberosum / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development
D010938:Plant Oils