The methanolic extract of the roots of Melia azedarach L.; its acetone, benzene and hexane fractions have been evaluated for their insecticidal/antifeedant activity against Helicoverpa armigera and Plutella xylostella. Methanol extract at 10 % gave minimum egg hatching and maximum antifeedant values. Amongst the fractions, acetone at 1% was found to be the best.
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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2002
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