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VOL. 10, ISSUE 7 (2025)
First report on calcium is the primary target behind the destructive behavior of snail in Western Ghat region of Maharashtra, India
Authors
Vinodkumar Dhananjay Chavan
Abstract
Calotropis gigantia
L. (Family - Apocynaceae) and Barleria cristata L. (Family -
Acanthaceae) are an important medicinal plant commonly found in western ghat
region of Maharashtra, India. In previous study, it was reported that during
Monsoon season pest Snail have been widely affecting the C. gigantia L.
and B. cristata L. To tracing reason behind its literature of review was
done thoroughly. After literature of review, it was understood that calcium is
crucial for Snail growth, reproduction and shell formation. So, focusing on
calcium, Alizarin Red staining and EDTA method was used for the detection the
calcium in leaves of C. gigantia L. and B. cristata L.
Surprisingly, results were exhibited that C. gigantia L. (0.5g/g leaf
tissue) and B. cristata L. (0.3g/g leaf tissue) are good source of
calcium. Hence, this paper first time reported that calcium is the primary
target behind the attack of Snail on Medicinally Important Calotropis gigantia
(L.) and Barleria cristata L. in Western Ghat Region of Maharashtra, India.
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Pages:183-185
How to cite this article:
Vinodkumar Dhananjay Chavan "First report on calcium is the primary target behind the destructive behavior of snail in Western Ghat region of Maharashtra, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 7, 2025, Pages 183-185
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