Open AccessComposition of the essential oil of Cynanchum mongolicum (Asclepiadaceae) and insecticidal activities against Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphidiae)
Author(s) -
Yang Wang,
Zhao An,
Congai Zhen,
Qizhi Liu,
Wangpeng Shi
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pharmacognosy magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4062
pISSN - 0973-1296
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1296.127362
Subject(s) - essential oil , aphis , steam distillation , chemistry , botany , horticulture , biology , toxicology , traditional medicine , food science , aphid , medicine
Farmers have applied Cynanchum mongolicum (Maxim) to control crop pests. The aim of this study was to analyze composition of essential oil from C. mongolicum, evaluate insecticidal activities against Aphis glycines, and lethal doses.