Essential oil from Negramina (Siparuna guianensis) plants controls aphids without impairing survival and predatory abilities of non-target ladybeetles.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113153
Abstract: Plant essential oils are regarded as interesting alternative tools to be integrated into the management of pest insects. However, as they generally consist of mixtures of numerous molecules, the physiological basis for their action is… read more here.
Keywords: essential oil; siparuna guianensis; non target; predatory abilities ... See more keywords
In vitro anthelmintic activity of Siparuna guianensis extract and essential oil against Strongyloides venezuelensis.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0022149x19000282
Abstract: New therapeutic approaches are necessary to control strongyloidiasis due to the side effects of, and resistance to, currently available drugs thiabendazole, albendazole, and ivermectin. This study examined the anthelmintic properties of extracts and isolated compounds… read more here.
Keywords: strongyloides venezuelensis; venezuelensis; siparuna guianensis; essential oil ... See more keywords
Prolonged mosquitocidal activity of Siparuna guianensis essential oil encapsulated in chitosan nanoparticles
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007624
Abstract: Background The use of synthetic insecticides is one of the most common strategies for controlling disease vectors such as mosquitos. However, their overuse can result in serious risks to human health, to the environment, as… read more here.
Keywords: essential oil; chitosan nanoparticles; siparuna guianensis; guianensis essential ... See more keywords