The Phytochemical Composition of <em>Melia volkensii</em> and Its Potential for Insect Pest Management

The Phytochemical Composition of <em>Melia volkensii</em> and Its Potential for Insect Pest Management

Due to potential health and environmental risks of synthetic pesticides, coupled with their non-selectivity and pest resistance, there has been increasing demand for safer and biodegradable alternatives for insect pest management. Botanical pesticides have emerged as a promising alternative due to t...

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Main Authors: Victor Jaoko, Clauvis Nji Tizi Taning, Simon Backx, Jackson Mulatya, Jan Van den Abeele, Titus Magomere, Florence Olubayo, Sven Mangelinckx, Stefaan P.O. Werbrouck, Guy Smagghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
meliaceae
<i>melia volkensii</i>
botanical pesticide
limonoid
insect pest
antifeedant
growth inhibitor
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/2/143

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