The restoration of heavy metal contaminated areas requires information on the response of native plant species to these contaminants. The sensitivity of most Mediterranean woody species to heavy metals has not been established, and little is known about phytotoxic thresholds and environmental risks. We have evaluated the response of four plant species commonly used in ecological restoration, Pi...

Implications for adults' fitness through the foliage effects of five different host plants on larval survival and performance of the lappet moth, Streblote panda Hübner (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae), as well as their effect on species fitness were assayed. Larvae were reared under controlled laboratory conditions on excised foliage. Long-term developmental experiments were done using first insta...

The extensive use of synthetic insecticides in agriculture poses a great risk for human health and the ecosystem, mandates development safer alternatives derived from natural products. In present study, we assessed larvicidal effect Pistacia lentiscus fruits, leaves, bark extracts their components on larvae major vine pest, Lobesia botrana. is an evergreen shrub or small tree possessing signifi...