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09/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Verifying the potential of essential oils in treating crop diseases

Brazilian researchers examined 17 essential oils for their potential ability to inhibit the growth of the pathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. They identified 11 candidates that might be able to protect valuable food crops from the devastating fungal disease white mold. The research was supported by the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR). The findings were published […]

03/11/2018 / By Janine Acero

Natural flock management: Essential oils improve egg quality

Essential oils, which are derived from plant materials, have been used extensively in traditional medicine in treating and healing many health conditions, but did you know that some essential oils are used as food additives for poultry? One study focused on the beneficial effects of poultry diets supplemented with essential oils, particularly on improving laying […]

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