Insecticidal activity of essential oils from five Moroccan plants on three insect pests of stored cereals
1 Laboratory of Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Aïn Chock, Hassan II University, ElJadida Street, B.P. 5366 Mâarif, Casablanca, Morocco.
2 Laboratory of Physiology and Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences Aïn Chock, Hassan II University, ElJadida Street, B.P. 5366 Mâarif, Casablanca, Morocco.
3 Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Ecosystem Valorization, Faculty of Sciences El Jadida, Chouaïb Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco.
Research Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018, 04(02), 052–057
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2018.4.2.0063
Publication history:
Received on 08 July 2018; revised on 03 August 2018; accepted on 04 August 2018
Abstract:
Essential oils from five Morrocan plants belonging to different botanical families (Asteraceae, Myrtaceae and Cupressaseae), were prepared by hydrodistillation. These essential oils, which have a long tradition in adjuvant therapy, were tested for insecticidal activity by the method of microcomputer-atmosphere against three major pests of stored products: Rhyzopertha dominica (F), Sitophilus oryzae (L) and Tribolium castaneum (herbst). Results showed that the essential oil of Eucalyptus camaldulensis possessed significant insecticidal properties against the pests studied.
Keywords:
Essential oils; Insecticidal activity; Rhyzopertha dominica; Sitophilus oryzae; Tribolium castaneum
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