Phytochemistry and larvicidal activity of Spermacoce latifolia Aubl. (Rubiaceae) in the control of Aedes aegypti L. (Culicidae)

In the search for alternative ways to control Aedes aegypti with minimal environmental impact and in a manner that preserves human health, this study sought to evaluate the larvicidal effect of the invasive and antioxidant Spermacoce latifolia plant by performing a phytochemical study. Phytochemical...

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Main Authors: Ana Claudia Oliveira Firak Cosmoski, Antonia Railda Roel, Karla Rejane de Andrade Porto, Rosemary Matias Coelho, Michel Robin Honer, Priscila Rezende Motti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 2015-09-01
Series:Bioscience Journal
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Online Access:http://www.seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/26333