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Disruption ofChrysomya megacephalaGrowth Caused by Lignan Grandisin : Table 1

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The toxicity of tetrahydrofuran lignan grandisin was evaluated against larvae of Chrysomya megacephala F. (Diptera: Calliphoridae). The bioassay involved topical treatment on larvae, topical treatment on egg masses, and incorporation in the larval diet. Grandisin showed inhibition of postembryonic development by ovicidal (30%) and larvicidal (38%) effects and reduced larval weight (4 mg), when topically applied on egg masses and starving larvae (L1) at a concentration of 100 microg/microl. These findings elucidated the effect of grandisin on the C. megacephala life cycle and its potential to control C. megacephala populations.

Source: Journal of Medical Entomology

DOI: 10.1603/033.046.0212

Authors: Camila Diniz Ribeiro Nogueira, Rubens Pinto de Mello, Massuo Jorge Kato, Marise Maleck de Oliveira Cabral

Institutions: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Universidade de São Paulo, University of Vassouras

Language: English

Topic: Insect Pest Control Strategies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,328