Biological individuality is a notoriously thorny topic for biologists and philosophers of
biology. In this paper we argue that biological individuality presents multiple, interconnected …

The objectives of this study were analysis of the secondary metabolite products of Ricinus
communis and evaluation antiinsect activity against Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera …

Building upon a non-standard understanding of evolutionary process focusing on variation
and persistence, I will argue that communities and ecosystems can evolve by natural …

Insecticidal activities of five pesticidal plant species, Tephrosia vogelii, Dysphania (Syn:
Chenopodium) ambrosioides, Lippia javanica, Tithonia diversifolia and Vernonia …

O caruncho, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabr.), é considerado a praga mais importante do
caupi, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., armazenado em regiões tropicais e subtropicais …

The modern method of controlling insect pests, using synthetic insecticides has caused
serious problems to human health and the environment. Hence, the need for alternative …

Dinoderus porcellus is considered as the most important pest of stored yam chips and
compounds extracted from plants can be used for its control. The present study aimed to test …

Tests were carried out to study the toxicity, oviposition suppression, ovicidal and larvicidal
effects of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. as powder, extracts and essential oil against …

BACKGROUND Beans from cowpea cultivars fertilized with mineral N or inoculated with
various rhizobium strains may contain different nitrogen concentrations and nitrogen …

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an important crop as a source of basic protein for
populations in tropical countries, generating profit after the processing and storage of grains …