This paper presents a critical review on the current status of knowledge of the chemistry of
Tithonia diversifolia and Tephrosia vogelii. The review explores the isolation …

Biopesticides are derivatives of plants, microorganisms and insects. Substances from plants
and animals have been used to manage diseases in crops, animals and humans. Reliance …

Tithonia diversifolia, Asteraceae, a promising alternative for insect control such as leaf-
cutting ants, have revealed repellent and insecticidal activity against Atta cephalotes. The …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Plants from Kenyan flora are traditionally used
against many ailments, including cancer and related diseases. Cancer is characterized as a …

Leaf-cutting ants (Formicidae: Myrmicinae) have been considered herbivorous generalists;
however, some plant species escape their attack because of the presence of secondary …

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

Maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) infestation results in a substantial reduction in the
quantity and deterioration of the quality of stored maize. Most farmers control weevils using …

Pteropyrum scoparium (P. scoparium, Sidaf) is a medicinally important plant available in
most of the tropical countries including Sultanate of Oman and locally it is used to treat …

The upsurge in the prevalence of side effects of many synthetic antimicrobial agents and
incidence of multidrug resistant bacteria has spurred scientists on the search for plant based …

The harmful effects of chemical-based termiticides and the increased incidence of termite
resistance have resulted in the need for safer and more effective termiticides. Therefore, the …