Insecticidal Activity of Essential Oil of Carum Carvi Fruits from China and Its Main Components against Two Grain Storage Insects
During our screening program for agrochemicals from Chinese medicinal herbs and wild plants, the essential oil of Carum carvi fruits was found to possess strong contact toxicity against Sitophilus zeamais and Tribolium castaneum adults, with LD50 values of 3.07 and 3.29 mg/adult, respectively, and a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-12-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/15/12/9391/ |