Dharani Priya, N.

Toxicity of Red Macroalga, Laurencia obtusa against Growth and Development of Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Dharani Priya, N., Kiruthiga, G., Kaviya, E., Kavya Bharathi, M.S., Keerthana, J., Keerthana, S., Kiruba, N., Kiruthika, P. & Kiruthika, V. · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

The present study evaluates the insecticidal efficacy of Red Macroalga, Laurencia obtusa against the lepidopteran pest, Spodoptera litura under laboratory conditions. The macroalga was harvested in Hare Island, Tuticorin and extracted with three solvents, hexane, dichloromethane...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i73239

Insecticidal and Anti-Feedant Activity of Clerodendrum Extracts on Growth and Development of Castor Spiny Caterpillar, Ariadne merione

Dharani Priya, N., Srinithi, L, Sudharsan. K, Subhika. C, Subicksha. K, Tharun. M & Thenprakash. P · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2024

The castor spiny caterpillar Ariadne merione (F.) is a major lepidopteran pest affecting castor (Ricinus communis) crops mainly by causing defoliation which in turn reduces the photosynthesis and yield. The conventional pest control methods have been based on chemical control whi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i5628