Biological activity of neolignans on the post-embryonic development of Chrysomya megacephala.
Phytochemicals endowed with hormonal, antihormonal, or toxic activity are potential agents for insect control. The effect of some neolignans on one of the most prevalent flies in urban areas, which constitutes a menace to public health, was investigated.
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Laboratório de Diptera, Departamento de Entomologia/IOC, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, FIOCRUZ, Av. Brasil, 4365, 21045-900, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. mmaleck@terra.com.br
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Gomes
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Barbosa Filho
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Queiroz
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Mello
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D000818:Animals; D004175:Diptera / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development; D007306:Insecticides / Q000633:toxicity*; D007814:Larva / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D019770:Lauraceae; D017705:Lignans / Q000633:toxicity*; D010572:Pest Control, Biological; D008517:Phytotherapy; D026321:Piperaceae; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000633:toxicity*
D007306:Insecticides; D017705:Lignans; D010936:Plant Extracts