A non-nematicidal composition comprises at least one glucan and/or at least one fucan which act individually or synergistically with mannitol to reduce losses in crop yield and marketable grade caused by the infestation of growth media with plant pathogenic nematodes, to levels equivalent to those achieved with commercial nematicides, but without posing a risk to the ecosystem or user. In some cases the composition comprises at least one glucan, at least one fucan and at least one mannitol which may be in a weight/weight ratio of approximately 1:2:3 of at least one glucan:at least one fucan:at least one mannitol or between approximately 1:1:1 to 1:1:3 of at least one glucan:at least one fucan:at least one mannitol.

This invention is, in general, related to the technological field of packaging of vegetable products, such as whole fresh fruits and vegetables that tend to have certain surface microbial load. Specifically, this invention relates to a new cardboard packaging which is characterised by having an antimicrobial active coating based on a polymeric compound in combination with essential oils forming inclusion complexes with cyclodextrins. Vapours of essential oils are emitted from the cardboard as sufficiently high relative humidities are reached in the vicinity of this coating which is next to the packed product, and these vapours have an antimicrobial action against fungi, yeasts and bacteria, which both spoil product quality and are pathogenic for consumers. This new packaging significantly achieves increasing food safety and the shelf life of foods packed therein.

This invention is, in general, related to the technological field of packaging of vegetable products, such as whole fresh fruits and vegetables that tend to have certain surface microbial load. Specifically, this invention relates to a new cardboard packaging which is characterised by having an antimicrobial active coating based on a polymeric compound in combination with essential oils forming inclusion complexes with cyclodextrins. Vapours of essential oils are emitted from the cardboard as sufficiently high relative humidities are reached in the vicinity of this coating which is next to the packed product, and these vapours have an antimicrobial action against fungi, yeasts and bacteria, which both spoil product quality and are pathogenic for consumers. This new packaging significantly achieves increasing food safety and the shelf life of foods packed therein.

The present invention relates to a natural mosquitoes repellent composition comprising: neem oil, a mixture of plant extracts and solvent. The present invention particularly relates to the natural mosquito repellent composition comprising neem oil, a mixture of plant extracts, such as Geraniol, Eucalyptus oil, Cedar oil and Citronella oil. The present invention further provides a process for preparing the mosquito repellent composition.

The present invention relates to a natural mosquitoes repellent composition comprising: neem oil, a mixture of plant extracts and solvent. The present invention particularly relates to the natural mosquito repellent composition comprising neem oil, a mixture of plant extracts, such as Geraniol, Eucalyptus oil, Cedar oil and Citronella oil. The present invention further provides a process for preparing the mosquito repellent composition.

It is disclosed a pharmaceutical and/or phytosanitary composition comprising an aqueous extract of Chelidonium majus root and an acceptable pharmaceutical or phytosanitary excipient for the prevention or treatment of nail infections. The composition may further comprise an aqueous extract of Thuja occidentalis leaf; and from about 1 to 5% of at least one natural phenolic compound. The composition is efficient in the treatment of plant infection (mildew fungus, blight fungus, etc); the treatment of intumescence of a plant; the treatment of potatoes (powdery or common scab, Rhizoctonia, etc), and also allows a higher crop yield: without the use of a chemical fungicide. The composition also allows rapid treatment of fungus infection of nails.

It is disclosed a pharmaceutical and/or phytosanitary composition comprising an aqueous extract of Chelidonium majus root and an acceptable pharmaceutical or phytosanitary excipient for the prevention or treatment of nail infections. The composition may further comprise an aqueous extract of Thuja occidentalis leaf; and from about 1 to 5% of at least one natural phenolic compound. The composition is efficient in the treatment of plant infection (mildew fungus, blight fungus, etc); the treatment of intumescence of a plant; the treatment of potatoes (powdery or common scab, Rhizoctonia, etc), and also allows a higher crop yield: without the use of a chemical fungicide. The composition also allows rapid treatment of fungus infection of nails.

It is disclosed a pharmaceutical and/or phytosanitary composition comprising an aqueous extract of Chelidonium majus root and an acceptable pharmaceutical or phytosanitary excipient for the prevention or treatment of nail infections. The composition may further comprise an aqueous extract of Thuja occidentalis leaf; and from about 1 to 5% of at least one natural phenolic compound. The composition is efficient in the treatment of plant infection (mildew fungus, blight fungus, etc); the treatment of intumescence of a plant; the treatment of potatoes (powdery or common scab, Rhizoctonia, etc), and also allows a higher crop yield: without the use of a chemical fungicide. The composition also allows rapid treatment of fungus infection of nails.

A plant protecting agent for combatting plant pathogens, including an active substance soluble in water, to provide a plant protecting agent which is particularly gentle on humans and the environment and at the same time has good efficacy against plant pathogens. The plant protecting agent includes as active substances a first fraction (A) based on the cannabis plant (Cannabis Sativa L.) and a second fraction (B) based on the tea tree plant (Melaleuca alternifolia), and a third fraction (C) of distilled water, the first and second fractions (A; B) being present in the third fraction (C) as an extract.

A plant protecting agent for combatting plant pathogens, including an active substance soluble in water, to provide a plant protecting agent which is particularly gentle on humans and the environment and at the same time has good efficacy against plant pathogens. The plant protecting agent includes as active substances a first fraction (A) based on the cannabis plant (Cannabis Sativa L.) and a second fraction (B) based on the tea tree plant (Melaleuca alternifolia), and a third fraction (C) of distilled water, the first and second fractions (A; B) being present in the third fraction (C) as an extract.