DEVI P.

Phytopathogenic fungi, bacteria and pests cause damage to crops, and result in economic losses. Current control of phytopathogens and pests depends on synthetic pesticides resulting in damage to the environment, and increased resistance. Considering these challenges there is more interest in exploring natural sources as safe and sustainable...

Plant secondary metabolites have great applications in the nutritional and cosmetic aspects of human health. Terpenes, and in particular bioactive diterpenoids, represent an important group of compounds found in Salvia species. Their production in plants is often limited, and chemical synthesis is often not economically feasible....