Protection effect of the anthraquinones, cassiatorin and aurantio-obtusin from seeds of Senna tora against cowpea weevil attack
Objective: To explore the potential insecticidal, ovipositor deterrent and antifeedant effects of ethyl acetate extract of the seeds of Senna tora (Syn. Cassia tora) against cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus). Methods: The activities were evaluated using standard protocols. In these bioassays,...
Published in: | Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4103/2221-1691.225620 https://doaj.org/article/b76824efa7a74c5ea035e74f4bc34bbd |