Antibacterial activity of wood distillate from residual virgin chestnut biomass
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DOI: 10.1007/s00107-020-01611-z
Abstract: The antibacterial properties of a wood distillate obtained from residual virgin chestnut biomass were investigated by means of quantitative MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) test and a whole-cell assay that specifically responds to different classes of… read more here.
Keywords: virgin chestnut; wood distillate; wood; residual virgin ... See more keywords
Effects of wood distillate (pyroligneous acid) on sensitive bioindicators (lichen and moss).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111117
Abstract: Wood distillate (pyroligneous acid) can be successfully applied in agriculture to increase crop quality and productivity with a lower risk for the environment respect to synthetic chemical herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers. However, the effects of… read more here.
Keywords: wood distillate; distillate pyroligneous; effects wood; wood ... See more keywords
Foliar Application of Wood Distillate Alleviates Ozone-Induced Damage in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
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DOI: 10.3390/toxics10040178
Abstract: This study examined whether foliar applications of wood distillate (WD) have a protective effect on photosynthesis and the antioxidant power of lettuce when exposed to an ecologically relevant O3 concentration. Seedlings of lettuce (Lactuca sativa… read more here.
Keywords: induced damage; damage; wood distillate; ozone induced ... See more keywords