African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6854

Full Length Research Paper

Insecticidal activities and chemical composition of the essential oil from Tarchonanthus camphoratus (L.), leaves against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky, and Sitophilus oryzae (L.)

Sarah K. Nanyonga
  • Sarah K. Nanyonga
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, KwaDlangewa, 3886, South Africa.
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Andy R. Opoku
  • Andy R. Opoku
  • Department of Bio-Chemistry and Microbiology, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, KwaDlangewa, 3886, South Africa.
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Francis B. Lewu
  • Francis B. Lewu
  • Department of Agriculture, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Private Bag X8, Wellington, 7654, South Africa.
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Adebola O. Oyedeji*
  • Adebola O. Oyedeji*
  • Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Walter Sisulu University, Private Bag X1, Mthatha, 5099, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 14 May 2012
  •  Accepted: 17 December 2014
  •  Published: 07 May 2015

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