Abstract
The plantLavandula gibsonii (fam. Lamiaceae) has been found to possess various insectistatic activities against several insect pests. Acetone extracts of the whole plant exhibit ovicidal, antifeedant, antigonadal, oviposition-deterrent and repellent properties against different insect species. The insectistatic potential ofL. gibsonii is compared with that of neem and possibilities of exploitation are discussed.
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Sharma, R.N., Bhosale, A.S., Joshi, V.N. et al. Lavandula gibsonii: A plant with insectistatic potential. Phytoparasitica 9, 101–109 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03158452
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