Caryophyllene-Rich Essential Oils of Two Species from Southern Côte d’Ivoire: Guibourtia ehie (A. Chev.) J Léonard (Caesalpiniaceae) and Oricia suaveolens (Engl.) Verd. (Rutaceae)
, Bosson Antoine Kouamé 1, Janat Akhanovna Mamyrbékova-Békro 1, Pierre Tomi 3, Mathieu Paoli 3, Ange Bighelli 3, Yves-Alain Békro 1 and Felix Tomi 3,*Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
In this study, the essential oils of Oricia suaveolens and Guibourtia ehie from Southern Côte d’Ivoire were extracted, and their components were analyzed and identified. The presence of (E)-β-caryophyllene as the main component is highlighted. It has certain significance for the development of natural sources of caryophyllenes. Several questions remain in this paper:
1. The introduction part is not complete. In addition to the introduction of the two plants, additional elaboration of the main components of concern.
2. Line 132 Change "table" to "Table".
3. Line 187-192 Transfer “In recent years, …in Ivorian plant species” to the introduction section.
4. Line 195 Change " Tableau" to "Table".
5. Line 196 Unify Table 4 with other table formats.
6. Line 201 Change "Ir" to "IR".
7. Line 305 Reference format error.
Author Response
Dear Editor,
We wish to submit a revision of the manuscript. We took into account all the suggestions and requirements of reviewers. We revised the manuscript and the supplementary material accordingly with all changes listed below.
We hope that this manuscript is well suited for publication in Compounds.
Reviewer 1
In this study, the essential oils of Oricia suaveolens and Guibourtia ehie from Southern Côte d’Ivoire were extracted, and their components were analyzed and identified. The presence of (E)-β-caryophyllene as the main component is highlighted. It has certain significance for the development of natural sources of caryophyllenes. Several questions remain in this paper:
The introduction part is not complete. In addition to the introduction of the two plants, additional elaboration of the main components of concern.
We add some information in the introduction part concerning the main identified compounds
Line 132 Change "table" to "Table".
Done
Line 187-192 Transfer “In recent years, …in Ivorian plant species” to the introduction section.
We agree. The paragraph was introduced at the end of introduction. Then, the numbering of references was modified.
Line 195 Change " Tableau" to "Table".
Line 196 Unify Table 4 with other table formats.
Line 201 Change "Ir" to "IR".
Line 305 Reference format error.
These corrections were done.
Referee 2
The study reports data concerning caryophyllene-rich essential oils of two species from southern Côte d’Ivoire: Guibourtia ehie (A. Chev.) J Léonard (Caesalpini-3 aceae) and Oricia suaveolens (Engl.) Verd. (Rutaceae), focusing on major compound. The topic is interesting and suit to aims and scope of the journal. The experimental design is robust, and the objective and conclusions are clearly stated and supported by the data. In conclusion, I suggest that the article be published directly after revision. But some details need to be clarified in the manuscript, as follows:
-L86-105, I suggest combining the two parts 2.3 and 2.4.
We agree. The two paragraphs were combined. Then, the numbering of paragraphs (2.4 to 2.5) was modified.
-L156, In Table 1, four compounds, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Diterpenes and Non-terpenic compounds, are listed separately in a separate Table.
L194,195, in table 2,3, the recommendations are the same as in Table 1.
There is no information regarding this suggestion in the template. However, in the journals of MDPI dealing about phytochemistry such as Plants, Agronomy or Molecules, this type of tables with subtotals families is usually used.
Referee 3
Congrats for the good quality of manuscript: clear and concise.
Thank you for your comment and the time to spent to review.
Author Response File: 
Author Response.docx
Reviewer 2 Report
The study reports data concerning caryophyllene-rich essential oils of two species from southern Côte d’Ivoire: Guibourtia ehie (A. Chev.) J Léonard (Caesalpini-3 aceae) and Oricia suaveolens (Engl.) Verd. (Rutaceae), focusing on major compound. The topic is interesting and suit to aims and scope of the journal. The experimental design is robust, and the objective and conclusions are clearly stated and supported by the data. In conclusion, I suggest that the article be published directly after revision. But some details need to be clarified in the manuscript, as follows:
-L86-105, I suggest combining the two parts 2.3 and 2.4.
-L156, In Table 1, four compounds, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Diterpenes and Non-terpenic compounds, are listed separately in a separate Table.
L194,195, in table 2,3, the recommendations are the same as in Table 1.
Comments for author File: Comments.docx
Author Response
Dear Editor,
We wish to submit a revision of the manuscript. We took into account all the suggestions and requirements of reviewers. We revised the manuscript and the supplementary material accordingly with all changes listed below.
We hope that this manuscript is well suited for publication in Compounds.
Reviewer 1
In this study, the essential oils of Oricia suaveolens and Guibourtia ehie from Southern Côte d’Ivoire were extracted, and their components were analyzed and identified. The presence of (E)-β-caryophyllene as the main component is highlighted. It has certain significance for the development of natural sources of caryophyllenes. Several questions remain in this paper:
The introduction part is not complete. In addition to the introduction of the two plants, additional elaboration of the main components of concern.
We add some information in the introduction part concerning the main identified compounds
Line 132 Change "table" to "Table".
Done
Line 187-192 Transfer “In recent years, …in Ivorian plant species” to the introduction section.
We agree. The paragraph was introduced at the end of introduction. Then, the numbering of references was modified.
Line 195 Change " Tableau" to "Table".
Line 196 Unify Table 4 with other table formats.
Line 201 Change "Ir" to "IR".
Line 305 Reference format error.
These corrections were done.
Referee 2
The study reports data concerning caryophyllene-rich essential oils of two species from southern Côte d’Ivoire: Guibourtia ehie (A. Chev.) J Léonard (Caesalpini-3 aceae) and Oricia suaveolens (Engl.) Verd. (Rutaceae), focusing on major compound. The topic is interesting and suit to aims and scope of the journal. The experimental design is robust, and the objective and conclusions are clearly stated and supported by the data. In conclusion, I suggest that the article be published directly after revision. But some details need to be clarified in the manuscript, as follows:
-L86-105, I suggest combining the two parts 2.3 and 2.4.
We agree. The two paragraphs were combined. Then, the numbering of paragraphs (2.4 to 2.5) was modified.
-L156, In Table 1, four compounds, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Diterpenes and Non-terpenic compounds, are listed separately in a separate Table.
L194,195, in table 2,3, the recommendations are the same as in Table 1.
There is no information regarding this suggestion in the template. However, in the journals of MDPI dealing about phytochemistry such as Plants, Agronomy or Molecules, this type of tables with subtotals families is usually used.
Referee 3
Congrats for the good quality of manuscript: clear and concise.
Thank you for your comment and the time to spent to review.
Author Response File: Author Response.docx
Reviewer 3 Report
Congrats for the good quality of manuscript: clear an concise.
Author Response
Dear Editor,
We wish to submit a revision of the manuscript. We took into account all the suggestions and requirements of reviewers. We revised the manuscript and the supplementary material accordingly with all changes listed below.
We hope that this manuscript is well suited for publication in Compounds.
Reviewer 1
In this study, the essential oils of Oricia suaveolens and Guibourtia ehie from Southern Côte d’Ivoire were extracted, and their components were analyzed and identified. The presence of (E)-β-caryophyllene as the main component is highlighted. It has certain significance for the development of natural sources of caryophyllenes. Several questions remain in this paper:
The introduction part is not complete. In addition to the introduction of the two plants, additional elaboration of the main components of concern.
We add some information in the introduction part concerning the main identified compounds
Line 132 Change "table" to "Table".
Done
Line 187-192 Transfer “In recent years, …in Ivorian plant species” to the introduction section.
We agree. The paragraph was introduced at the end of introduction. Then, the numbering of references was modified.
Line 195 Change " Tableau" to "Table".
Line 196 Unify Table 4 with other table formats.
Line 201 Change "Ir" to "IR".
Line 305 Reference format error.
These corrections were done.
Referee 2
The study reports data concerning caryophyllene-rich essential oils of two species from southern Côte d’Ivoire: Guibourtia ehie (A. Chev.) J Léonard (Caesalpini-3 aceae) and Oricia suaveolens (Engl.) Verd. (Rutaceae), focusing on major compound. The topic is interesting and suit to aims and scope of the journal. The experimental design is robust, and the objective and conclusions are clearly stated and supported by the data. In conclusion, I suggest that the article be published directly after revision. But some details need to be clarified in the manuscript, as follows:
-L86-105, I suggest combining the two parts 2.3 and 2.4.
We agree. The two paragraphs were combined. Then, the numbering of paragraphs (2.4 to 2.5) was modified.
-L156, In Table 1, four compounds, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Diterpenes and Non-terpenic compounds, are listed separately in a separate Table.
L194,195, in table 2,3, the recommendations are the same as in Table 1.
There is no information regarding this suggestion in the template. However, in the journals of MDPI dealing about phytochemistry such as Plants, Agronomy or Molecules, this type of tables with subtotals families is usually used.
Referee 3
Congrats for the good quality of manuscript: clear and concise.
Thank you for your comment and the time to spent to review.
Author Response File: Author Response.docx
Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
The authors have made a great effort in addressing all the comments and suggestions, and answered the questions raised in detail.
