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Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production

Cilt: 12 Sayı: 2 17 Ocak 2026
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Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production

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This study aimed to develop an environmentally friendly and sustainable biocontrol approach against White Mold Disease (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), which causes significant yield losses in sunflower cultivation. In order to reduce the negative impacts of chemical pesticides and contribute to food security, the biopesticide potential of garlic extract compounds (including Allicin, Alliin, Ajoene, sulfur-containing compounds, Quercetin, Kaempferol, and Apigenin) was evaluated in silico using molecular docking techniques. The molecular interactions between these compounds and the pathogen's lectin protein (2X2T structure) were analyzed via AutoDock Vina, and binding affinities were calculated. Among the tested compounds, Quercetin (-6.3 kcal/mol), Kaempferol (-6.1 kcal/mol), and Apigenin (-6.0 kcal/mol) exhibited the most favorable binding energies, suggesting a higher potential as biopesticide agents. These results highlight the promising inhibitory activity of flavonoid compounds compared to sulfur-based constituents. Structural analysis revealed that the presence of benzene rings and hydroxyl (-OH) groups positively influenced the binding and inhibitory effects, while excessive sulfur content reduced efficacy. The findings contribute to the rational design of novel, eco-friendly and sustainable biopesticides, offering valuable insights into functional group effects for future pesticide development in line with Green Deal objectives and sustainable agriculture strategies.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

Kırklareli Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Koordinasyon Birimi (KLÜBAP)

Proje Numarası

KLÜBAP-278

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma, insan veya hayvan denekler üzerinde herhangi bir deneysel uygulama içermediğinden etik kurul onayı gerektirmemektedir. Araştırma ve yayın etiğine uyulmuştur.

Teşekkür

Bu makale, “Ayçiçeği Üretiminde Beyaz Küf Hastalığına Karşı Sürdürülebilir Tarım ve Gıda Güvenliğine Uygun Sarımsak Ekstraktı Bileşenlerinin Biyopestisit Özelliklerinin Araştırılması” başlıklı, KLÜBAP-278 numaralı proje kapsamında Kırklareli Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Koordinasyon Birimi (KLÜBAP) tarafından desteklenmiştir.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Doğal Ürünler ve Biyoaktif Bileşikler, Fiziksel Organik Kimya

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

17 Ocak 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

2 Ekim 2025

Kabul Tarihi

19 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 12 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Keşkek Karabulut, Y. (2026). Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production. Caucasian Journal of Science, 12(2), 100-122. https://doi.org/10.48138/cjo.1795498
AMA
1.Keşkek Karabulut Y. Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production. Caucasian Journal of Science. 2026;12(2):100-122. doi:10.48138/cjo.1795498
Chicago
Keşkek Karabulut, Yasemin. 2026. “Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production”. Caucasian Journal of Science 12 (2): 100-122. https://doi.org/10.48138/cjo.1795498.
EndNote
Keşkek Karabulut Y (01 Ocak 2026) Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production. Caucasian Journal of Science 12 2 100–122.
IEEE
[1]Y. Keşkek Karabulut, “Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production”, Caucasian Journal of Science, c. 12, sy 2, ss. 100–122, Oca. 2026, doi: 10.48138/cjo.1795498.
ISNAD
Keşkek Karabulut, Yasemin. “Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production”. Caucasian Journal of Science 12/2 (01 Ocak 2026): 100-122. https://doi.org/10.48138/cjo.1795498.
JAMA
1.Keşkek Karabulut Y. Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production. Caucasian Journal of Science. 2026;12:100–122.
MLA
Keşkek Karabulut, Yasemin. “Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production”. Caucasian Journal of Science, c. 12, sy 2, Ocak 2026, ss. 100-22, doi:10.48138/cjo.1795498.
Vancouver
1.Yasemin Keşkek Karabulut. Investigation of Biopesticide Properties of Garlic Extract Compounds Suitable for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety against White Mold Disease in Sunflower Production. Caucasian Journal of Science. 01 Ocak 2026;12(2):100-22. doi:10.48138/cjo.1795498

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