Rose Pepper (Schinus molle L.) Oils

GUALA, M.S.; VAN BAREN, C.M.; ELDER, H.V.; DELLACASSA, E.; LAPISSONDE, M.O.; BANDONI, A.L.

Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavour and Safety

Academic Press

Año: 2016; p. 689 - 695

The investigation of natural products in agriculture is a response to the strong negative environmental impact caused by the massive use of synthetic pesticides (pollution of ecosystems), as well as their effects on the human population (proliferation of diseases, including cancer). The situation has led to greater awareness and, thus, changes in management strategies in primary production. Consequently, there has been an increased interest in alternatives to traditional chemical products, which can be considered as environmentally friendly and safe for humans. In turn, different sources of bioactive compounds from natural resources have been investigated, including plant-derived volatile compounds. These compounds usually have bioactivity against harmful organisms (e.g., plant pathogens), are of low toxicity to mammals, have no neurotoxic effects, and have low persistence in the environment, while also being biodegradable.