Formulation and evaluation of norcanthridin nanoemulsions against the Plutella xylostella (Lepidotera: Plutellidae)

Abstract Background Norcantharidin (NCTD), a demethylated derivative of cantharidin (defensive toxin of blister beetles), has been reported to exhibit insecticidal activity against various types of agricultural pests. However, NCTD applications are limited by its poor water solubility and high dosag...

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Published in:BMC Biotechnology
Main Authors: Liya Zeng, Yongchang Liu, Jun Pan, Xiaowen Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Subjects:
Norcantharidin
Nanoemulsion
Insecticidal
Plutella xylostella
Spontaneous emulsification
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12896-019-0508-8

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