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VOL. 9, ISSUE 9 (2024)
Phytochemical profiling and larvicidal activity of Ananas Comosus peel extracts against the mosquito vectors
Authors
Hemapriya S, Martin P
Abstract
The Bromeliaceae family includes the monocot
perennial plant Ananas comosus (L.). It is a common fruit in India and
is called pineapple. One of the most important fruit crops grown in India is
the pineapple (A. comosus L.). Peels continue to be the principal
byproduct and account for the majority of the fruits' weight. Fruits of A.
comosus are mostly utilized to extract juice in industrial processes, which
results in massive residues. These residues turn into garbage and cause
significant environmental pollution if they are not further treated. Using an
aqueous, chloroform, hexane, and methanol solvent system, the current work
sought to extract the metabolites from discarded peels. The extracts'
larvicidal effectiveness against Aedes aegypti, Anopheles stephensi,
and Culex quinquefasciatus larvae in their fourth instar was assessed.
The findings demonstrated strong larvicidal action against each of the three
mosquito vectors under investigation. Qualitative phytochemical profiling, TLC,
and GC-MS were used to identify the phytocompounds in the extract. The findings
of the phytochemical profiling showed that there were a lot of phytocompounds,
including terpenoids, flavonoids, carbohydrates, and tannins. Therefore, A.
comosuspeel extracts have a lot of potential as a biocontrol agent against
mosquito vectors. The identified bioactive phytochemical may soon be utilized
as a source of a potent insecticide.
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Pages:151-157
How to cite this article:
Hemapriya S, Martin P "Phytochemical profiling and larvicidal activity of <i>Ananas Comosus</i> peel extracts against the mosquito vectors". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 9, 2024, Pages 151-157
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