Research Article

Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum onites L., Origanum majorana L., and their Hybrid (O. onites × O. majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds

Volume: 29 Number: 1 June 29, 2026
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Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum onites L., Origanum majorana L., and their Hybrid (O. onites × O. majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds

Abstract

The extensive use of synthetic herbicides drives the need for eco-friendly alternatives. This study evaluated the bio-herbicidal potential of essential oils (EOs) from Origanum onites (ORION), O. majorana (ORIMA), a 50% mixture, and an interspecific hybrid (O. onites × O. majorana, MELEZ). Six doses (0.5-16 µl/petri) were tested against ten weed species (Amaranthus albus L., A. hybridus L., A. retroflexus L., Avena sterilis L., Echinochloa colonum (L.) Link, Hirchfeldia incana (L.) Lagr.-Foss., Lolium multiflorum Lam., Portulaca oleracea L., Setaria verticillata (L.) P. Beauv., and Sinapis arvensis L.) (under laboratory conditions. All EOs showed dose-dependent inhibition of seed germination, with complete suppression (100%) typically at 8 and 16 µl/petri. Amaranthus albus, Portulaca oleracea, and Sinapis arvensis were most sensitive, while Avena sterilis, Hirchfeldia incana, and Echinochloa colonum were more tolerant. Probit analysis revealed variable LD₅₀ and LD₉₀ values; for example, the mixture had an LD₅₀ of 0.012 µl/petri against A. albus, and O. majorana EO was highly effective against Lolium multiflorum and S. arvensis (LD₅₀ 0.002 µl/petri each). The results demonstrate strong bio-herbicidal potential, particularly for the interspecific hybrid evaluated here for the first time. These natural products are promising candidates for sustainable weed management in organic agriculture.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Herbology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 29, 2026

Submission Date

March 31, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 28, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 29 Number: 1

APA
Kurt, F., & Üremiş, İ. (2026). Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum onites L., Origanum majorana L., and their Hybrid (O. onites × O. majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds. Turkish Journal of Weed Science, 29(1), 35-54. https://izlik.org/JA44ZD96CF
AMA
1.Kurt F, Üremiş İ. Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum onites L., Origanum majorana L., and their Hybrid (O. onites × O. majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds. Turk J Weed Sci. 2026;29(1):35-54. https://izlik.org/JA44ZD96CF
Chicago
Kurt, Fatma, and İlhan Üremiş. 2026. “Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum Onites L., Origanum Majorana L., and Their Hybrid (O. Onites × O. Majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds”. Turkish Journal of Weed Science 29 (1): 35-54. https://izlik.org/JA44ZD96CF.
EndNote
Kurt F, Üremiş İ (June 1, 2026) Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum onites L., Origanum majorana L., and their Hybrid (O. onites × O. majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds. Turkish Journal of Weed Science 29 1 35–54.
IEEE
[1]F. Kurt and İ. Üremiş, “Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum onites L., Origanum majorana L., and their Hybrid (O. onites × O. majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds”, Turk J Weed Sci, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 35–54, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA44ZD96CF
ISNAD
Kurt, Fatma - Üremiş, İlhan. “Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum Onites L., Origanum Majorana L., and Their Hybrid (O. Onites × O. Majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds”. Turkish Journal of Weed Science 29/1 (June 1, 2026): 35-54. https://izlik.org/JA44ZD96CF.
JAMA
1.Kurt F, Üremiş İ. Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum onites L., Origanum majorana L., and their Hybrid (O. onites × O. majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds. Turk J Weed Sci. 2026;29:35–54.
MLA
Kurt, Fatma, and İlhan Üremiş. “Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum Onites L., Origanum Majorana L., and Their Hybrid (O. Onites × O. Majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds”. Turkish Journal of Weed Science, vol. 29, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 35-54, https://izlik.org/JA44ZD96CF.
Vancouver
1.Fatma Kurt, İlhan Üremiş. Investigation of the Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Essential Oils from Origanum onites L., Origanum majorana L., and their Hybrid (O. onites × O. majorana) on the Germination of Some Weed Seeds. Turk J Weed Sci [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;29(1):35-54. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA44ZD96CF

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