Plant growth regulatory effect and insecticidal activity of the extracts of the Tree of Heaven (<it>Ailanthus altissima</it> L.)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is an urgent need to explore and utilize naturally occurring products for combating harmful agricultural and public health pests. Secondary metabolites in the leaves of the Tree of Heaven, <it>Ailanthus altissima</it&g...

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Main Authors: Peterson Chris J, Romanchuk Frieda E, Tsao Rong, Coats Joel R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-02-01
Series:BMC Ecology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6785/2/1