La bruche (Acantholescides obtectus Say) infeste le haricot au champ et en stock. Les dégâts causés par cet insecte sont présents dans toutes les zones de production du Congo. Outre tri des graines bruchées fait producteurs, feuilles Lippia multiflora L., Cymbopogon citratus Steud., Chenopodium ambrosioides Ocimum gratissimum L. rhizomes Zingiber officinale Rosc. aussi utilisés comme ingrédient...

Citral is a major constituent of Cymbopogon citratus or lemongrass oil. The anti-clastogenic effect of citral (20 mg/kg) was tested against the known mutagens cyclophoshamide, mitomycin-C and nickel metal (NiCl2) in mice. Micronucleus (MN) frequency was evaluated in both bone marrow and peripheral blood erythrocytes. The sampling was done after 24 h, 48 h and 72 h of clastogen treatment. Result...

The beet armyworm (BAW), Spodoptera exigua (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a highly destructive pest of vegetables and field crops. Management primarily relies on synthetic pesticides, which threatening the beneficial community environment. Most importantly, BAW developed resistance to pesticides with making it difficult manage. Therefore, alternative environment-friendly management tactics are urg...