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Chalcones – Features, Identification Techniques, Attributes and Application in Agriculture

Version 1 : Received: 30 March 2024 / Approved: 1 April 2024 / Online: 1 April 2024 (14:59:18 CEST)

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Dziągwa-Becker, M.; Oleszek, M.; Zielińska, S.; Oleszek, W. Chalcones—Features, Identification Techniques, Attributes, and Application in Agriculture. Molecules 2024, 29, 2247. Dziągwa-Becker, M.; Oleszek, M.; Zielińska, S.; Oleszek, W. Chalcones—Features, Identification Techniques, Attributes, and Application in Agriculture. Molecules 2024, 29, 2247.

Abstract

This review provides a comprehensive and updated information on chalcones, presenting their sources, methods of identification and properties putting emphasis on applications in agricultural industry. Vast exploitation of synthetic pesticides led to the weed and pest resistance issue, causing economic loss but more importantly health risk due to pesticide overuse. Because one of the aim of the European Green Deal 2030 is the Farm to Fork strategy which targets on reducing by 50% the use of chemical pesticides by 2030, and push towards natural pesticides which are more environmentally friendly and restore natural resources, chalcones and their derivatives seem to fit perfectly. They have herbicidal, fungicidal, bactericidal and antiviral properties. Moreover, chalcones are naturally occurring substances, known for their favorable health effect for years, working on many areas. This review is complementary to the previous ones describing chalcones use in agriculture, updates them but additionally shows methods of detection.

Keywords

chalcones; biopesticides; herbicides; insecticides; low risk active substances

Subject

Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science

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