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Mexican marigold

02/01/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Mexican marigold essential oil holds potential as powerful natural herbicide

The Mexican marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a beautiful flowering plant from Central America. It has been used as an ornament, edible food, a source of dye, and herbal medicine for many centuries. Thai researchers reported that its essential oils are a natural herbicide for some of the most common weeds that plague farms. Cockspur grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) […]

01/29/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Potential natural herbicide found in Mexican marigold essential oil

The Mexican marigold (Tagetes erecta) was evaluated by a Thai study that sought out a natural and effective replacement for synthetic herbicides. The essential oils found in the plant demonstrated sufficient effectiveness against cockspur grass (Echinochloa cruss-galli) before and after the emergence of the weed. King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology supported this research effort. The findings came out in […]

01/17/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Study shows Mexican marigold can be used as a natural herbicide

Chemical herbicides often cause more harm than good, especially since they can pollute farm soil and water sources. These substances can also be harmful to the health of the people who handle them. To address this concern, a team of researchers conducted a study to determine if Mexican marigolds (Tagetes erecta L.) can be used […]

12/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Mexican marigold essential oil contains phytotoxic compounds, making it a great natural herbicide

A study published in the journal Industrial Crops and Products reported that essential oils from Tagetes erecta L. (Mexican marigold) can be used to formulate a safer alternative to chemical herbicides. For the study, researchers analyzed the chemical composition of essential oil extracted from T. erecta. Plant-derived substances, especially essential oils, are often considered as a natural alternative to chemical […]

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