Evaluation of Hexane Extract of Tuber of Root of Cyperus rotundus Linn (Cyperaceae) for Repellency against Mosquito Vectors

Hexane extract of tuber of plant Cyperus rotundus (Cyperaceae) was screened under laboratory conditions for repellent activity against mosquito vector Anopheles culicifacies Giles species A (Diptera: Culicidae), Anopheles stephensi Liston (Diptera: Culicidae), and Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera...

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Main Authors: S. P. Singh, K. Raghavendra, A. P. Dash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Parasitology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/908085