Derivatization increases mosquito larvicidal activity of the sesquiterpene lactone parthenin isolated from the invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6131
Abstract: BACKGROUND Extracts of the invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae) have been shown to possess larvicidal activity against a wide range of disease vectors. However, the phytochemicals responsible for the larvicidal activity from this plant remain… read more here.
Keywords: larvicidal activity; lc50; invasive weed; parthenin ... See more keywords