Plumbagin-induced ultrastructural haemocytic response of Dysdercus koenigii F

• Published in: Insect science and its application Vol. 13; no. 6; pp. 787 - 791
• Main Authors: Tikku, K, Saxena, B.P, Satti, N.K, Suri, K.A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 1992
• Subjects: Dysdercus koenigii; growth retardation; hemocytes; inhibitors; insecticidal properties; insecticide resistance; mortality; plant extracts; plant pests; Plumbago zeylanica; ultrastructure

The phytochemical plumbagin, isolated from Plumbago zeylanica L., was applied in 2 and 5 microliter doses of 0.1% concentration on the surface of Dysdercus koenigii F. adults and its effect on the haemocytes of the bug, studied by transmission electron microscopy. All the five haemocyte types viz. t...