Identification of Compounds and Insecticidal Activity of the Root of Pride of Barbados (<i>Caesalpinia Pulcherrima</i> L)

Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Caesalpiniaceae) is an ornamental plant with several ethnomedicinal uses. The present study was designed to investigate the brine shrimp cytotoxicity and insecticidal activity of oil obtained from C. pulcherrima root. The powdered root was extracted with methanol and then d...

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Main Authors: Oyemwenre Erharuyi, Vincent O. Imieje, Irene O. Oseghale, Abraham E. Ubhenin, A. Biodun Falodun, M. Iqbal Choudhary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
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Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/155519