Withania somnifera acts as a potential insect growth regulator in the polyphagous pest, Pericallia ricini
Both seed and root extracts of the medicinal plant, Ashwagandha, Withania somnifera exhibit insect growth regulatory activity against the polyphagous pest, Pericallia ricini. Topical administration of W. somnifera seed and root extracts to last instar larvae of P. ricini disrupted moulting and me...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Polish Academy of Sciences
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Plant Protection Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/jppr-2017-0052 |