Apiaceae Family as a Valuable Source of Biocidal Components and their Potential Uses in Agriculture

Synthetic chemicals are used to protect crops and agricultural products, thereby producing high yields. However, intensive use of these synthetic significantly affects the environment sustainable agriculture production. Moreover, direct or indirect exposure may cause acute chronic toxicity in humans animals. Due their biodegradability, low toxicity, being environmentally friendly, secondary metabolites derived from plant sources studied as a approach. Apiaceae family good source bioactive phytochemicals. Many studies have found that extracts essential oils possess various biocidal activities: antibacterial, antifungal, herbicidal, insecticidal repellent, larvicidal activities, among others. These potent bioactivities make an excellent alternative for chemicals. In this context, present review highlights activities some species potential applications products against pests, weeds, phytopathogens, foodborne food spoilage microorganisms.