Cymbopogon essential oils as biopesticides: Potential and challenges

Arunkumar, S. Koijam and Archana, Devaraja and Vivek Babu, Chikkarasanahalli S. and Rajashekar, Yallappa (2025) Cymbopogon essential oils as biopesticides: Potential and challenges. Bioresource Technology Reports, 32. pp. 1-12.

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Abstract

Cymbopogon essential oils have proven effective as biopesticides used alone or alongside other agents against diverse targets, including agricultural and stored grain pests, fungi, viruses, household pests, and blood-feeding insects. They can be applied in multiple forms, such as fumigants, direct sprays, or granular formulations. Key benefits include environmental safety, low impact on non-target species, fast-acting properties, and alignment with sustainable farming practices. Additionally, they can be adapted to diverse environmental conditions. Cymbopogon essential oils offer a promising alternative to chemical pesticides. Biotechnological advancements can help scale up their use, and slow or extended-release formulations—such as gels, oil mixtures, or Nano formulations—further enhance their potential. The industrial and economic benefits of Cymbopogon species for small, medium, and large-scale farmers and entrepreneurs could significantly contribute to national growth. This review summarizes current research on the application of Cymbopogon essential oils as biopesticides and ad- dresses challenges associated with their use.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cymbopogon species, Biopesticides, Biotechnological advancements, Environmental concerns, Agricultural applications
Subjects:	600 Technology > 03 Agriculture > 05 Insect/Pest Control 600 Technology > 09 Industrial oils, fats, waxes, gases > 03 Essential oils
Divisions:	Food Protectants and Infestation Control
Depositing User:	Somashekar K S
Date Deposited:	12 Nov 2025 09:47
Last Modified:	12 Nov 2025 09:47
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/20078

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