Plant extracts for developing mosquito larvicides: From laboratory to the field, with insights on the modes of action

R Pavela, F Maggi, R Iannarelli, G Benelli - Acta tropica, 2019 - Elsevier
In the last decades, major research efforts have been done to investigate the insecticidal
activity of plant-based products against mosquitoes. This is a modern and timely challenge …

Endophytic actinomycetes Streptomyces spp mediated biosynthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles as a promising tool for biotechnological applications

SED Hassan, A Fouda, AA Radwan, SS Salem… - JBIC Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
In this study, two endophytic actinomycetes isolates Oc-5 and Acv-11, were isolated from
healthy leaves of medicinal plant Oxalis corniculata L. These isolates were identified as …

Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Larvicidal Activities of Spherical Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Endophytic Streptomyces spp.

A Fouda, SED Hassan, AM Abdo… - Biological Trace Element …, 2020 - Springer
In this study, metabolites involved in the free-biomass filtrates for three endophytic
actinomycetes of Streptomyces capillispiralis Ca-1, Streptomyces zaomyceticus Oc-5, and …

Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles via Allium sativum extract and its characterizations on antimicrobial, antioxidant, antilarvicidal activities

K Velsankar, AK RM, R Preethi, V Muthulakshmi… - Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
The green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles was synthesized by Allium sativum extract. The
powder X-ray diffraction pattern explained the high crystalline nature and the calculated …

Low-cost and eco-friendly phyto-synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Cocos nucifera coir extract and its larvicidal activity

SM Roopan, G Madhumitha, AA Rahuman… - Industrial Crops and …, 2013 - Elsevier
Phyto-synthesis of transition metal nanoparticles is gaining importance due to their
biocompatibility, low toxicity, green approach and environmental friendly nature. We used …

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract and its larvicidal activity against malaria and filariasis vectors

T Santhoshkumar, AA Rahuman, G Rajakumar… - Parasitology …, 2011 - Springer
The aim of this study was to investigate the larvicidal potential of the hexane, chloroform,
ethyl acetate, acetone, methanol, and aqueous leaf extracts of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn …

Larvicidal activity of synthesized silver nanoparticles using Eclipta prostrata leaf extract against filariasis and malaria vectors

G Rajakumar, AA Rahuman - Acta tropica, 2011 - Elsevier
Mosquitoes transmit serious human diseases, causing millions of deaths every year. Use of
synthetic insecticides to control vector mosquitoes has caused physiological resistance and …

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Vitex negundo

CJ Zheng, HQ Li, SC Ren, CL Xu… - Phytotherapy …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The article aims to review all the chemical constituents and pharmacological properties of
Vitex negundo L.(Verbenaceae)(VN). VN is an important medicinal plant used as reputed …

Evaluation of green synthesized silver nanoparticles against parasites

S Marimuthu, AA Rahuman, G Rajakumar… - Parasitology …, 2011 - Springer
Green nanoparticle synthesis has been achieved using environmentally acceptable plant
extract and eco-friendly reducing and capping agents. The present study was based on …

Synthesis of pediculocidal and larvicidal silver nanoparticles by leaf extract from heartleaf moonseed plant, Tinospora cordifolia Miers

C Jayaseelan, AA Rahuman, G Rajakumar… - Parasitology …, 2011 - Springer
Insecticide resistance and inadequate attention to the application instructions of topical
pediculicides are common reasons for treatment failure. Essential oils or plant extracts are …