Effectiveness of Turkey Berry Extract Against Common Agricultural Pest
Jim Crocker
28th July, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- The study by Annai Vailankanni Arts and Science College explored the use of Solanum torvum leaf extracts to control the tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura
- The ethyl acetate extract of Solanum torvum leaves showed an 86.16% antifeedant effect at a 5% concentration
- The same extract demonstrated an 88.21% larvicidal activity, with a lethal concentration (LC50) of 2.05%
- Exposure to the extract caused significant damage to the larvae's epithelial, goblet, and digestive cells
AgricultureBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Bio-efficacy of Solanum torvum (Sw.) against agricultural pest Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Published 26th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-024-00035-0
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