Effect of Eclipta alba on loss of fecundity and phagodeterrancy of Callosobruchus maculatus (FAB.)

Abstract

Eclipta alba, which is herbaceous plant, has shown phagodeterrant activity, equally good as insect sterrilent. Three different concentrations of the plant extract in petroleum ether and acetone showed loss in fecundity and fertility in Callosobruchus maculatus, a serious stored pest of green gram. The detail phytochemistry of chemosterrilent is still in progress.

Keywords

• Callosobruchus maculatus
• Eclipta alba
• Fecundity
• Fertility
• Plant extract