Title: Larvicidal Efficacy of Strychnos nuxvomica Linn. (Loganiaceae) Leaf Extracts Against the Filarial Vector Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae)
Abstract:2 Abstract: The larvicidal activity of hexane, chloroform and ethyl acetate leaf extracts of Strychnos nuxvomica against the third instar larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus was studied. The ethyl acetat...2 Abstract: The larvicidal activity of hexane, chloroform and ethyl acetate leaf extracts of Strychnos nuxvomica against the third instar larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus was studied. The ethyl acetate leaf extract was found to be the effective larvicide with LC value of 222.28 and 146.99 ppm after 24 and 48 hours. The results indicate 50 promising larvicidal activity against Culex quinquefasciatus. Further studies on the screening, isolation and purification of bioactive phytochemical constituents/compounds followed by in-depth laboratory and field bioassays are needed.Read More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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