Publications

Repellent efficacy of a novel essential oil-based fabric spray formulation against <i>Ixodes scapularis</i> and <i>Dermacentor variabilis</i> ticks in laboratory conditions and human trials

Repellent efficacy of a novel essential oil-based fabric spray formulation against Ixodes scapularis and Dermacentor variabilis ticks in laboratory conditions and human trials
Luis Adriano Anholeto, Creighton M Jarvis, Jaclyn Delahunt, Nicoletta Faraone
Journal of Medical Entomology, 1, tjag011 (2026)
2026-02-05

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Efficacy of a novel tick attractant and repellent activity of essential oils from sweet fern, <i>Comptonia peregrina</i> (L.) Coult

Efficacy of a novel tick attractant and repellent activity of essential oils from sweet fern, Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult
Sarah Koerte, Nicoletta Faraone, Leillia Fraser, Neil Kirk Hillier
Experimental and Applied Acarology, 96, 15 (2026)
2026-01-31

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Chemical composition matters! The role of nepetalactone isomers in tick repellency

Chemical composition matters! The role of nepetalactone isomers in tick repellency
Miranda Amiro, Erika Plazas, Nicoletta Faraone
Journal of Chemical Ecology, 52, 6 (2026)
2026-01-13

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<i>In vitro</i> assessment of entomopathogenic potential of <i>Clonostachys rosea</i> (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) against <i>Ixodes scapularis</i> (Acari: Ixodidae) and <i>Dermacentor variabilis</i> (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks

In vitro assessment of entomopathogenic potential of Clonostachys rosea (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) against Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) and Dermacentor variabilis (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks
Luis Adriano Anholeto, Creighton Malkiah Jarvis, Laura Ferguson, Nicoletta Faraone
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 17, 102599 (2026)
2026-01-06

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Encapsulation of Allyl Isothiocyanate by Freeze- and Spray-Drying: Effects on Retention and Sensory Perception in Sodium-Reduced Soups

Encapsulation of Allyl Isothiocyanate by Freeze- and Spray-Drying: Effects on Retention and Sensory Perception in Sodium-Reduced Soups
Emily Dolan, Nicoletta Faraone, Matthew B. McSweeney
Foods, 14 (22), 3810 (2025)
2025-11-6

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Sweet deception: exploring erythritol formulations for management of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in berry crops

Sweet deception: exploring erythritol formulations for management of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in berry crops
Kevin Cloonan, Nicoletta Faraone, Sarah Koerte, Kayla Gaudet, Kirk Hillier
Journal of Economic Entomology, 119, 1-12 (2025)
2025-11-26

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Rock dust product for managing two-spotted spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) on grapevines (Vitaceae)

Rock dust product for managing two-spotted spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) on grapevines (Vitaceae)
Nicoletta Faraone, Robin Browne, Kirk Hillier
The Canadian Entomologist, 157, e44 (2025)
2025-11-03

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Neurobiology of Psilocybin: a comprehensive overview and comparative analysis of experimental models

Neurobiology of Psilocybin: a comprehensive overview and comparative analysis of experimental models
Dotun Adeyinka, Dayna Forsyth, Suzanne Currie, Nicoletta Faraone
Front. Syst. Neurosci, 19, 1585367 (2025)
2025-08-04

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Re-investigating monitoring tools for <i>Sitodiplosis mosellana</i> (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) on the Canadian prairies

Re-investigating monitoring tools for Sitodiplosis mosellana (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) on the Canadian prairies
Kristen Guelly, Maya Evenden, Nicoletta Faraone, Boyd A. Mori
The Canadian Entomologist, 157, e40 (2025)
2025-08-03

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Characterization of brown seaweed (<i>Ascophyllum nodosum</i>) and sugar kelp (<i>Saccharina latissima</i>) extracts using temporal check-all-that-apply

Characterization of brown seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) and sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) extracts using temporal check-all-that-apply
Zach Adams, Nicoletta Faraone, Matthew B. McSweeney
Foods, 14 (15), 2565 (2025)
2025-07-21

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Impact of allyl isothiocyanate addition on consumers’ sensory perception in a solid food matrix

Impact of allyl isothiocyanate addition on consumers’ sensory perception in a solid food matrix
Emily Dolan, Nicoletta Faraone, Matthew B. McSweeney
Journal of Food Science, 90 (6), e70336 (2024)
2025-06-16

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The distribution of <i>Babesia odocoilei</i> in <i>Ixodes</i> species ticks in Canada: Implications for one health surveillance

The distribution of Babesia odocoilei in Ixodes species ticks in Canada: Implications for one health surveillance
Camille Guillot, Jérôme Pelletier, Cécile Aenishaenslin, Heather Coatsworth, Antonia Dibernardo, Jules K. Koffi, Manisha A. Kulkarni, Jean-Philippe Rocheleau, Christy Wilson, Curtis Russell, Mark P. Nelder, Jacqueline Badcock, Justin Carr, Sylvia Checkley, Katie M. Clow, Stephanie Cooper, Susan Cork, Ariane Dumas, Shaun Dergousoff, Nicoletta Faraone, Catherine Bouchard
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 15 (6), 102413 (2024)
2024-11-20

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Lemongrass essential oil and DEET inhibit attractant detection in <i>Ixodes scapularis</i> ticks

Lemongrass essential oil and DEET inhibit attractant detection in Ixodes scapularis ticks
Kayla Gaudet, Luis Adriano Anholeto, Kirk Hillier, Nicoletta Faraone
Current Research in Insect Science, 6, 100096 (2024)
2024-09-18

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Volatile organic compounds mediate host selection of wheat midge, <i>Sitodiplosis mosellana</i> (Géhin) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) between preanthesis and postanthesis stages of wheat

Volatile organic compounds mediate host selection of wheat midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana (Géhin) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) between preanthesis and postanthesis stages of wheat
Chaminda De Silva Weeraddana, Ramya Wijesundara, Wendy Hillier, Taylor Swanburg, Kirk Hillier, Haozhe Vincent Wang, Nicoletta Faraone, Sheila Wolfe, Curt McCartney, Tyler Wist, Alejandro C. Costamagna
Journal of Chemical Ecology, 50, 237-249 (2024)
2024-05-07

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In vitro acaricidal activity of essential oils and their binary mixtures against the blacklegged ticks <i>Ixodes scapularis</i> (Acari: Ixodidae)

In vitro acaricidal activity of essential oils and their binary mixtures against the blacklegged ticks Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae)
Luis Adriano Anholeto, Sophia Blanchard, Haozhe Vincent Wang, Ana Carolina de Souza Chagas, Kirk Hillier, Nicoletta Faraone
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 15 (2), 102309 (2024)
2024-01-13

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Flies on ’Shrooms: Studying the Psychotherapeutic Potential of Psilocybin using <i>Drosophila</i>

Flies on ’Shrooms: Studying the Psychotherapeutic Potential of Psilocybin using Drosophila
Nicoletta Faraone
American Entomologist, 69 (4), 32–35 (2023)
2023-12-19

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Granite dust application to hemp – variety-specific impacts on growth and cannabinoids production

Granite dust application to hemp – variety-specific impacts on growth and cannabinoids production
Kirk Hillier, Luca Voscort, Lydia Zamlynny, Wendy Hillier, Nicoletta Faraone
Scientific Reports, 13, 22254 (2023)
2023-12-14

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O uso de repelentes e acaricidas de origem natural contra carrapatos: uma abordagem One Health

O uso de repelentes e acaricidas de origem natural contra carrapatos: uma abordagem One Health
Luis Adriano Anholeto, Nicoletta Faraone
Revista A Flora, 3 (2), 5-8 (2023)
2023-12-01

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Locomotion behavioural responses of <i>Varroa destructor</i> exposed to Western honey bee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) semiochemicals

Locomotion behavioural responses of Varroa destructor exposed to Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) semiochemicals
Michael Light, Dave Shutler, Nicoletta Faraone, G. Christopher Cutler, Kirk Hillier
Journal of Pest Science, 97, 757-766 (2023)
2023-07-21

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Investigating chemoreception and behavioural responses of <i>Tetranychus urticae</i> (Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae) to organic acids, aldehydes and essential oil components

Investigating chemoreception and behavioural responses of Tetranychus urticae (Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae) to organic acids, aldehydes and essential oil components
Kayla Gaudet, Nicoletta Faraone, Kirk Hillier
Frontiers in Agronomy, 5, 1212705 (2023)
2023-07-03

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Structure of an antennally-expressed carboxylesterase suggests lepidopteran odorant degrading enzymes are broadly tuned

Structure of an antennally-expressed carboxylesterase suggests lepidopteran odorant degrading enzymes are broadly tuned
Jacob A. Corcoran, Cyril Hamiaux, Nicoletta Faraone, Christer Löfstedt, Colm Carraher
Current Research in Insect Science, 3, 100062 (2023)
2023-06-05

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Assessing effects of a plant-derived pesticide on <i>Tetranychus urticae</i>, <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> and <i>Bombus impatiens</i>

Assessing effects of a plant-derived pesticide on Tetranychus urticae, Botrytis cinerea and Bombus impatiens
Kayla Gaudet, Nicoletta Faraone, Kirk Hillier
Phytoprotection, 103, 42-51 (2023)
2023-05-16

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Common yarrow (<i>Achillea millefolium</i>) essential oil and main components as potential repellents and acaricides against <i>Ixodes scapularis</i> and <i>Dermacentor variabilis</i> (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks

Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) essential oil and main components as potential repellents and acaricides against Ixodes scapularis and Dermacentor variabilis (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks
Laura J. Pickett, Miranda Amiro, Claire Hawboldt, Nicoletta Faraone
Experimental and Applied Acarology, 89, 287–303 (2023)
2023-03-11

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Repellent and acaricidal activities of basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) essential oils and rock dust against <i>Ixodes scapularis</i> and <i>Dermacentor variabilis</i> ticks

Repellent and acaricidal activities of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) essential oils and rock dust against Ixodes scapularis and Dermacentor variabilis ticks
Haozhe Vincent Wang, Laura J. Pickett, Nicoletta Faraone
Experimental and Applied Acarology, 86, 583–598 (2022)
2023-03-01

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Indole alkaloids from psychoactive mushrooms: Chemical traits and pharmacological potential as psychotherapeutic agents

Indole alkaloids from psychoactive mushrooms: Chemical traits and pharmacological potential as psychotherapeutic agents
Erika Plazas, Nicoletta Faraone
Biomedicines, 11 (2), 461 (2023)
2023-02-04

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Chapter 24: Host detection by ticks

Chapter 24: Host detection by ticks
Nicoletta Faraone
Sensory ecology of disease vectors, 639–653 (2022)
2022-12-18

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Balsam fir (<i>Abies balsamea</i>) needles and their essential oil kill overwintering ticks (<i>Ixodes scapularis</i>) at cold temperatures

Balsam fir (Abies balsamea) needles and their essential oil kill overwintering ticks (Ixodes scapularis) at cold temperatures
Shelley A. Adamo, Amal El Nabbout, Laura Ferguson, Jeffrey S. Zbarsky, Nicoletta Faraone
Scientific Reports, 12, 12999 (2022)
2022-07-29

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Novel β-cyclodextrin and catnip essential oil inclusion complex and its tick repellent properties

Novel β-cyclodextrin and catnip essential oil inclusion complex and its tick repellent properties
Jennifer Hogenbom, Mouaz Istanbouli, Nicoletta Faraone
Molecules, 26 (23), 7391 (2021)
2021-12-05

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Synthesis and Characterization of β-Cyclodextrin-Essential Oil Inclusion Complexes for Tick Repellent Development

Synthesis and Characterization of β-Cyclodextrin-Essential Oil Inclusion Complexes for Tick Repellent Development
Jennifer Hogenbom, Alysson Jones, Haozhe Vincent Wang, Laura J. Pickett, Nicoletta Faraone
Polymers, 13 (11), 1892 (2021)
2021-06-06

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Preliminary evaluation of a rock dust product for pest herbivore management in field conditions

Preliminary evaluation of a rock dust product for pest herbivore management in field conditions
Nicoletta Faraone, Kirk Hillier
Insects, 11 (12), 877 (2020)
2020-12-10

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<i>Varroa destructor</i> (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) electrophysiological activity towards common yarrow (Asteraceae) essential oil and its components

Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) electrophysiological activity towards common yarrow (Asteraceae) essential oil and its components
Michael Light, Nicoletta Faraone, Dave Shutler, G. Christopher Cutler, Kirk Hillier
The Canadian Entomologist, 153 (2), 211-221 (2021)
2020-11-26

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A preliminary investigation into participants’ reactions to a sensory trial investigating a cannabis edible

A preliminary investigation into participants’ reactions to a sensory trial investigating a cannabis edible
Nicoletta Faraone, Kirk Hillier, Matthew B. McSweeney
Journal of Sensory Studies, 36, e12624 (2021)
2020-11-23

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Production of plant associated volatiles by select model and industrially important <i>Streptomyces</i> spp

Production of plant associated volatiles by select model and industrially important Streptomyces spp
Zhenlong Cheng, Sean McCann, Nicoletta Faraone, Jody-Ann Clarke, E. Abbie Hudson, Kevin Cloonan, Kirk Hillier, Kapil Tahlan
Microorganisms, 8 (11), 1767 (2020)
2020-11-10

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Chemosensory and behavioural responses of <i>Ixodes scapularis</i> to natural products: Role of chemosensory organs in volatile detection

Chemosensory and behavioural responses of Ixodes scapularis to natural products: Role of chemosensory organs in volatile detection
Nicoletta Faraone, Michael Light, Catherine Scott, Samantha MacPherson, Kirk Hillier
Insects, 11 (8), 502 (2020)
2020-08-03

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Soil and foliar application of rock dust as a natural control agent for two-spotted spider mites on tomato plants

Soil and foliar application of rock dust as a natural control agent for two-spotted spider mites on tomato plants
Nicoletta Faraone, Rodger Evans, Julia LeBlanc, Kirk Hillier
Scientific Reports, 10, 12108 (2020)
2020-07-21

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Behavioral responses of <i>Ixodes scapularis</i> to natural products: development of novel repellents

Behavioral responses of Ixodes scapularis to natural products: development of novel repellents
Nicoletta Faraone, Samantha MacPherson, Kirk Hillier
Experimental and Applied Acarology, 79, 195–207 (2019)
2019-09-28

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Evaluation of repellent and insecticidal properties of a novel granite dust product in crop protection

Evaluation of repellent and insecticidal properties of a novel granite dust product in crop protection
Nicoletta Faraone, Samantha MacPherson, Kirk Hillier
Journal of Pest Science, 91, 1345–1352 (2018)
2018-05-04

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Insecticidal and synergistic activity of two monoterpenes against diamondback moth

Insecticidal and synergistic activity of two monoterpenes against diamondback moth
A.E. Webster, P. Manning, J.M. Sproule, Nicoletta Faraone, G.C. Cutler
The Canadian Entomologist, 150 (2), 258-264"" (2017)
2018-01-02

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Attraction of the Larval Parasitoid <i>Spintherus dubius</i> (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) to Feces Volatiles from the Adult Apion Weevil Host

Attraction of the Larval Parasitoid Spintherus dubius (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) to Feces Volatiles from the Adult Apion Weevil Host
Nicoletta Faraone, G. P. Svensson, O. Anderbrant
Journal of Insect Behavior, 30, 119–129 (2017)
2017-02-08

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Collection of host-marking pheromone from <i>Rhagoletis mendax</i> (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Collection of host-marking pheromone from Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Nicoletta Faraone, Kirk Hillier, G. Christopher Cutler
The Canadian Entomologist, 148 (5), 552-555 (2016)
2016-02-26

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Plant essential oils synergize and antagonize toxicity of different conventional insecticides against <i>Myzus persicae</i> (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

Plant essential oils synergize and antagonize toxicity of different conventional insecticides against Myzus persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
Nicoletta Faraone, Kirk Hillier, G. Christopher Cutler
PLoS ONE, 10 (5), e0127774 (2015)
2015-05-26

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Sensory adaptation of antennae and sex pheromone-mediated flight behavior in male Oriental fruit moths (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) after prolonged exposure to single and tertiary blends of synthetic sex pheromone

Sensory adaptation of antennae and sex pheromone-mediated flight behavior in male Oriental fruit moths (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) after prolonged exposure to single and tertiary blends of synthetic sex pheromone
G. D'Errico, Nicoletta Faraone, G. Rotundo, A. De Cristofaro, R. M. Trimble
Environmental Entomology, 42 (3), 548–557 (2013)
2013-06-01

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Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of Oriental fruit moth to the monoterpenoid citral alone and in combination with sex pheromone

Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of Oriental fruit moth to the monoterpenoid citral alone and in combination with sex pheromone
Nicoletta Faraone, G. D'Errico, V. Caleca, A. De Cristofaro, R. M. Trimble
Environmental Entomology, 42 (2), 314–322 (2013)
2013-04-01

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Monoterpene derivatives from the flowers of <i>Ferulago campestris</i>, (Apiaceae)

Monoterpene derivatives from the flowers of Ferulago campestris, (Apiaceae)
Antonella Maggio, Nicoletta Faraone, Sergio Rosselli, Francesco Maria Raimondo, Vivienne Spadaro, Maurizio Bruno
Natural Product Research, 27 (20), 1827–1831 (2013)
2013-01-21

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Effects of Natural Compounds from <i>Citrus limon</i> (L.) Burm. f. on the behavior of <i>Ceratitis capitata</i> (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and <i>Grapholita molesta</i> (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). (Doctoral dissertation)

Effects of Natural Compounds from Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. on the behavior of Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and Grapholita molesta (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). (Doctoral dissertation)
Nicoletta Faraone
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI PALERMO (2012)
2012-01-01

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First data on the repellent activity of essential oils of <i>Citrus limon</i> towards medfly (<i>Ceratitis capitata</i>)

First data on the repellent activity of essential oils of Citrus limon towards medfly (Ceratitis capitata)
Nicoletta Faraone, A. De Cristofaro, M. Maltese, S. Vitagliano, V. Caleca
New Medit, 11, S31-S34 (2012)
2012-01-01

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The cytotoxic properties of natural coumarines isolated from roots of <i>Ferulago campestris</i> (Apiaceae) and of synthetic ester derivatives of aegelinol

The cytotoxic properties of natural coumarines isolated from roots of Ferulago campestris (Apiaceae) and of synthetic ester derivatives of aegelinol
Sergio Rosselli, Antonella Maria Maggio, Nicoletta Faraone, Vivienne Spadaro, Susan L.Morris-Natschke, Kenneth F. Bastow, Kuo-Hsiung Lee, Maurizio Bruno
Natural Product Communications, 4 (12), 1701-1706 (2009)
2009-12-01

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Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Coumarins from the Roots of <i>Ferulago campestris</i> (Apiaceae)

Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Coumarins from the Roots of Ferulago campestris (Apiaceae)
Adriana Basile, Sergio Sorbo, Vivienne Spadaro, Maurizio Bruno, Antonella Maggio, Nicoletta Faraone, Sergio Rosselli
Molecules, 14 (3), 939-952 (2009)
2009-02-06

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