Composition of the Essential Oil and Insecticidal Activity of <i>Launaea taraxacifolia</i> (Willd.) Amin ex C. Jeffrey Growing in Nigeria
The rice weevil (<i>Sitophilus oryzae</i>) is a pest of stored grain products such as rice, wheat, and corn. Essential oils represent a green environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides for controlling stored-product insect pests. <i>Launaea taraxacifolia</i>...
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/7/914 |