Chemical variability of essential oils of Protium colombianum from two tropical life zones and their in vitro activity against isolates of Fusarium

There is considerable interest in finding re- placements for the synthetic fungicides and preservatives that are currently used to control fungal pathogens; how- ever, any alternative compounds must be safe and must prevent the development of microbial resistance. In this regard, essential oils have received special attention. Pro- tium colombianum Cuatrecasas is an endemic tree found in tropical rainforests and possesses aromatic and resinous...