Publications by authors named "Jean Pierre Mbula"
Front Plant Sci
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- The essential oil (EO) from an African medicinal plant was analyzed and found to mainly contain benzyl isothiocyanate (96.23%), which exhibited significant insect antifeedant and nematicidal activities against various pests and root-knot nematodes.
- The oil effectively impacted insect feeding patterns, with specific efficient doses noted, while it showed potent activity against nematode juveniles and inhibited egg hatching significantly.
- While the EO suppressed germination and growth of ryegrass and reduced tomato root growth, it demonstrated selective effects on crops, indicating its potential use for sustainable pest control in agriculture.
