Perforation index assessment of cowpea seeds against cowpea bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) [Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae], infestation using Piper guineense

Perforation index assessment of cowpea seeds against cowpea bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) [Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae], infestation using Piper guineense

Abstract Background Powders and extracts of Piper guineense seeds and leaves were assessed for insecticidal activities against Callosobruchus maculatus in the laboratory at temperature and relative humidity of 29.6 °C and 75.9%, respectively. Bioactive compounds in P. guineense leaves and seeds were...

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Main Authors: Kayode David Ileke, Jacobs Mobolade Adesina, Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Abimbola Olagunju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Subjects:
Seeds
Insecticidal activities
Leaves
Bioactive compounds
Adult mortality
β-Pinene
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41936-020-00195-7

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