FORMULATION AND EVALUATION THE NEMATICIDAL ACTIVITY OF CERTAIN PLANT OILS AGAINST CITRUS NEMATODE Tylenculus semi-penetrans

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Centeral Agricultural Pesticides Laboratory, Agric. Res. Center, Dokki-Giza, Egypt

2 1- Centeral Agricultural Pesticides Laboratory, Agric. Res. Center, Dokki-Giza, Egypt

Abstract

 
Four plant oils namely Barka, Sesam, Garlic and Almond were prepared as emulsifiable concentrate (EC). Polyethylene glycol 600 dioleate (PEG 600 DO), Toximol R and Toximol H were used as emulsifiers while xylene and toluene used as solvents. Four formulations only passed successfully (F1, D2, C3 and E5) in thePhysico-chemical properties according to the standards of WHO. The results indicated that the successful prepared formulations showed different degrees of effectiveness against second stage juveniles of Tylenculus semipenetrans under laboratory conditions. Second stage juveniles seem as paralyze at 24 hrs, whereas this effect disappears completely after 72 hrs in case of Almond and Barka. On the other hand, the effect of Sesam and Garlic showed a slight effect at 24 hrs and increased gradually to give highly effectiveness after 72 hours. According to EC50 values at 72 hrs, Garlic was more effective than Sesam. The respective EC50 values were 0.6 and 2 mg/ml. These results emphasized the promising effect of certain plant oil formulations including Garlic and Sesam oil against pathogenic nematode, and that such formulation might be used for nematode control in small areas, as gardens and plant nursery.
 

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