Chemical and biological investigation of Plectranthus amboinicus essential oil in the control of Sitophilus oryzae L

Abstract The study investigates the potential of Plectranthus amboinicus essential oil as a natural alternative to synthetic insecticides for controlling the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae), a major pest in stored grains. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis revealed that the oil co...

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Main Authors: Rajashekar Yallappa, Krishnaiah Hullukere Eraiah, Chikkarasanahalli Shivegowda Vivek Babu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-05689-4
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