| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2539733 | Fitoterapia | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Essential oils of Vitex trifolia and Vitex agnus-castus were evaluated against Vth instar larvae of Spilosoma obliqua, when applied topically on the dorsal side of mesothoracic region, for insect growth regulatory activity. This treatment caused extended larval period and pupal period, increase in larval mortality and adult deformity and decrease in adult emergence, fecundity of female and egg fertility of test insect.
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Authors
Shishir Tandon, Ashutosh K. Mittal, A.K. Pant,