Citrus-Based Bio-Insect Repellents—A Review on Historical and Emerging Trends in Utilizing Phytochemicals of Citrus Plants
S. S. S. T. Fernando, R. G. P. T. Jayasooriya, Kalpa W. Samarakoon, N. D. Asha D. Wijegunawardana, Sampath B. Alahakoon · 2024
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Fernando and co-authors review citrus based insect repellents in a 2024 paper. Peel chemicals like limonene, citral, and citronellol drive mosquitoes and other insects off, and interest in plant based options keeps rising. The review traces historical use and current trends. Which chemicals a plant offers depends on where it grows.
Extraction method and dose decide how strong the final repellent is. Standardizing those steps is what separates a folk remedy from a shelf product. Plant repellents biodegrade and smell pleasant, advantages over synthetics for home use. The paper maps the variables a formulator must control to make citrus protection reliable.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | S. S. S. T. Fernando, R. G. P. T. Jayasooriya, Kalpa W. Samarakoon, N. D. Asha D. Wijegunawardana, Sampath B. Alahakoon |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 40 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |