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VOL. 9, ISSUE 12 (2024)
Phytochemical and larvicidal investigations of Turnera Ulmifolia: A potential natural mosquito control agent
Authors
Jeyanthi R, Kaleena P K, Babu M, Sudha Ravi, Janaki A, Velu K
Abstract
Vector control programs are concerned about
the resistance status of mosquito vectors to several kinds of insecticides used
for public health. It is crucial to look for alternative compounds to enhance
the current instruments in order to combat the pesticides' current resistance
and persistence in the environment and vectors, respectively. Natural
plant-based products with insecticidal qualities are the main focus of this
study in order to control insect vectors. Extracts of Turnera Ulmifolia in
aqueous, ethanol, methanol, hexane, and chloroform were tested against the
fourth-instar larvae of three clinically significant mosquito species: Aedes
aegypti, Anopheles stephensi, and Culex quinquefasciatus. In
the plant extracts, active phytocompounds like tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids,
anthocyanin, quinines, triterpenoids, flavonoids, saponin, and steroids were
detected by phytochemical screening. After a 24-hour exposure to varying
concentrations of the plant extract, the percentage of larval death for each
mosquito species was calculated. Due to its strong larvicidal effects, the
plant's extracts could be worthy of investigation into further. GC-MS analysis was
also performed for the plant extracts.
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Pages:171-178
How to cite this article:
Jeyanthi R, Kaleena P K, Babu M, Sudha Ravi, Janaki A, Velu K "Phytochemical and larvicidal investigations of <i>Turnera Ulmifolia</i>: A potential natural mosquito control agent". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 12, 2024, Pages 171-178
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