Sublethal Effects of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> Fruit Extract and Its Pure Glycoalkaloids on the Physiology of <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> (Mealworm)

Background: <i>Solanaceae</i> plants produce glycoalkaloids (GAs) that affect various physiological processes of herbivorous insects and they are being tested as potential alternatives for synthetic pesticides. They cause lethal and sublethal effects. Nevertheless, their mode of action r...

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Main Authors: Marta Spochacz, Szymon Chowański, Monika Szymczak, Filomena Lelario, Sabino A. Bufo, Zbigniew Adamski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/12/504