Insecticidal potential of physic nut fruits of different stages of maturation on Myzus persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae).

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Author(s): HOLTZ, A. M.; MARINHO-PRADO, J. S.; COFLER, T. P.; PIFFER, A. B. M.; GOMES, M. da S.; BORGHI NETO, V.

Summary: Abstract: Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae) is a plant species widely present in tropical and subtropical regions that have been studied mainly for its potential for biofuel production; it is also a plant known for its toxic substances. To explore its use as an insecticide, we studied the effect of the seed extract from green fruit and the seed oils from the mature and dried fruit of J. curcas on the green aphid Myzus persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Seven concentrations of extracts and oils of different maturation stages of fruits were used and sprayed with the Potter Spray Tower on cabbage leaves containing 10 individuals of M. persicae. Ten repetitions for each concentration were carried out at each stage of maturation (green, ripe, and dry), and the evaluation of the mortality of individuals occurred for a period of 72 hours. The maturation stage of J. curcas, as well as the concentration and time after the application, influenced the mortality of M. persicae. The best results were obtained 48h after applying the dried fruit oil at 2.5% and 72 hours after the application of dry and ripe fruit oil at 2.5%. -- Resúmen: La Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae) es una especie vegetal, ampliamente presente en regiones tropicales y subtropicales, que ha sido estudiada principalmente por su potencial para la producción de biocombustibles. Pero también es una planta conocida por sus sustancias tóxicas. Para verificar su uso como insecticida, estudiamos el efecto del extracto de semillas de frutos verdes y aceites de semillas de frutos maduros y secos de J. curcas sobre el pulgón verde Myzus persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Siete soluciones, en diferentes concentraciones de los extractos y aceites, fueron utilizadas y pulverizadas con la Torre de Pulverización de Potter en hojas de repollo, con 10 individuos de M. persicae cada una. Se realizaron diez repeticiones para cada concentración en cada etapa de maduración (verde, maduro y seco) y la evaluación de la mortalidad de los individuos ocurrió en un período de 72 horas. El estadio de maduración de J. curcas, la concentración y el tiempo después de la aplicación influyeron la mortalidad de M. persicae. Los mejores resultados se obtuvieron 48 horas después de la aplicación del aceite de frutos secos a 2,5%, y 72 horas después del aceite de los frutos secos y maduros a 2,5%.

Publication year: 2021

Types of publication: Journal article

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