Effects of Sublethal Doses of Methyl Benzoate on the Life History Traits and Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) Activity of <i>Aphis gossypii</i>

Effects of Sublethal Doses of Methyl Benzoate on the Life History Traits and Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) Activity of <i>Aphis gossypii</i>

Safer alternatives to synthetic pesticides are essential for sustainable agriculture. Methyl benzoate (MB) is a volatile essential oil found in several plants. Recent reports of the toxicity of MB to arthropod pests suggest that MB may be a useful alternative insecticide. The present study assessed...

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Main Authors: Md Munir Mostafiz, Md Badrul Alam, Hsin Chi, Errol Hassan, Jae-Kyoung Shim, Kyeong-Yeoll Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
natural pesticide
sublethal effects
two-sex life table
population parameters
enzyme activity
molecular target
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/9/1313

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