Effect of Acorus calamus (L.) (Araceae) oil and its main compound β-asarone on Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)

The essential oil of Indian Acorus calamus (L.) shows potential for stored-product pest control. Its active ingredient, β-asarone, has toxic and sterilizing effects. Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) was imported to Africa in the 1970s from Central America. Now, the beetle is widely spread in Africa whe...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of stored products research 1994, Vol.30 (3), p.227-235
Hauptverfasser:	Schmidt, Gerhard H., Streloke, Martin
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acorus calamus Acorus calamus oil Biological and medical sciences Bostrichidae Coleoptera corn protection Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Invertebrates maize Medically important nuisances and vectors, pests of stored products and materials: population survey and control Pests of stored products Prostephanus truncatus rhizome powder β-asarone
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