Azadirachtin A inhibits the growth and development of Bactrocera dorsalis larvae by releasing cathepsin in the midgut.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109512
Abstract: Azadirachtin, a botanical insecticide with high potential, has been widely used in pest control. Azadirachtin has shown strong biological activity against Bactrocera dorsalis in toxicological reports, but its mechanism remains unclear. This study finds that… read more here.
Keywords: dorsalis larvae; midgut; bactrocera dorsalis;