Effectiveness of Mexican oregano essential oil from the Dominican Republic (Lippia graveolens) against maize pests (Sitophilus zeamais and Fusarium verticillioides)

The insecticidal and antifungal properties of Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens) essential oil from the Dominican Republic were investigated under laboratory conditions against two main pests of stored grains: Sitophilus zeamais and Fusarium verticillioides. Although oregano essential oil at 600 ?l...

• Main Authors: Peschiutta, M.L., Arena, J.S., Ramirez Sanchez, A., Gomez Torres, E., Pizzolitto, R.P., Merlo, C., Zunino, M.P., Omarini, A.B., Dambolena, J.S., Zygadlo, J.
• Format: Online
• Language: eng
• Published: Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias 2016
• Subjects: Acetylcholinesterase inhibition; fungal pathogen; Lippia graveolens; maize pest control; maize weevil.; Inhibición de la acetilcolinesterasa; hongo patógeno; control de plagas del maíz; gorgojo del maíz.
• Online Access: https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/agris/article/view/16576