Contact and Fumigation Toxicity of Plant Monoterpenes against Pulse Bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) and its Effect on Acetylcholinesterase Activity
Background: Callosobruchus maculatus is a major stored-pulse insect-pest and resistance to synthetic insecticides has increased the need for safer alternatives. The monoterpenes from plant volatile compounds are being explored for Insect-pest control. Methods: Six monoterpenes viz., citral, β-citronellol, eucalyptol, g...