The deleterious effects of plant extracts or pure compounds on insects can be manifested in several manners including toxicity, repellent, antifeedant growth inhibitor, suppression of reproductive behavior and reduction of fecundity and fertility. Different types of plant preparations such as powders, solvent extracts, essential oils and whole plants are being investigated for their insecticidal activity including their action as fumigants, repellents, antifeedants, anti-ovipositions and insect growth regulators. The Egyptian woody perennials, Ipomea carnea belongs to family Convolvulaceae;...
The deleterious effects of plant extracts or pure compounds on insects can be manifested in several manners including toxicity, repellent, antifeedant...