The occurrence of 2-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester in Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen root bark

As part of our ongoing search for natural fumigants from Senegalese plants, we have investigated Securicicidaca longepedunculata root barks and demonstrated that 2-hydroxy-benzoic acid methyl ester (methyl salicylate, I) is responsible of their biocide effect against stored grain insects. A second u...

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Main Authors: Lognay G., Marlier M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux 2000-01-01
Series:Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement
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Online Access:http://www.pressesagro.be/base/text/v4n2/107.pdf