Evaluation of the molluscicidal properties of Euphorbia splendens var. hislopii (N. E. B.) (Euphorbiaceae)--1. Experimental test in a lentic habitat.
The latex of Euphorbia splendens var. hislopii, at concentrations between 5 to 12 mg/l, kills 100% of the population of Biomphalaria glabrata in a lentic habitat, after 24 h. The lyophilized latex, stocked for 18 months, killed only 34.2% of the snails, at the concentration of 5 mg/l, and 96.0% at 12 mg/l. No lethal effect was observed among Pomacea haustrum exposed to the same concentrations of the molluscicide.
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Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou-FIOCRUZ, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.
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de Vasconcellos
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Schall
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D000818:Animals; D001700:Biomphalaria / Q000502:physiology; D004777:Environment; D007840:Latex; D008975:Molluscacides; D010936:Plant Extracts; D013696:Temperature
D007840:Latex; D008975:Molluscacides; D010936:Plant Extracts