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Developmental response of Spodoptera litura Fab in response to plant extract of Desmostachya bipinnata (L.) and its effect on non-target organism, earthworm (Eisenia fetida)

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Impact of chloroform extract of Desmostachya bipinnata was evaluated on armyworm Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). The chloroform extract of D. bipinnata was subjected to GC-MS analysis to elucidate the vital 12 compounds. The mortality of S. litura was tested at four different concentrations viz., 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 %, which exhibited a dose-dependent response. Mortality was significant at a concentration of 2%. Accrued LC50 (lethal concentration) value was 0.15%. The developmental duration of larva and pupa was significantly increased in all treatments. Reduction in weight of pupae in treated groups was noticed and was compared with control. Longevity of S. litura decreased in all tested treatments and being most significant at concentrations of 1.5 and 2%. Simultaneous reduction in fecundity of S. litura was observed. Pathological changes were noticed in the mid gut of S. litura at concentrations of 1 and 1.5%. No significant impacts on earthworm were observed. The results of the present study revealed that chloroform extract from D. bipinnata, an old-world perennial grass, shown effective bio-pesticidal activity against S. litura, an important agricultural pest.

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Shyam-Sundar, N., Sivanesh, H., Karthi, S. et al. Developmental response of Spodoptera litura Fab in response to plant extract of Desmostachya bipinnata (L.) and its effect on non-target organism, earthworm (Eisenia fetida). Environ Sci Pollut Res 28, 7870–7882 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-11015-4

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Keywords

  • Armyworm
  • Botanical insecticide
  • GC-MS
  • Midgut tissue
  • Histology