Evaluates toxic effects of Asclepias curassavica extracts on Poicellia reticulata, suggesting potential pest control applications.
Milkweed, Asclepias curassavica belong to family Asclepiadaceae is evaluated for its piscicidal activity. Aqueous and methanolic extract of leaves were tested on fish Poicellia reticulata. They showed promising toxic activity. LC50 obtained at different time intervals are 7.42 mg/lit (24hr.), 9.31 mg/lit (48hr.) and 11.22 mg/lit (72hr.) for aqueous extract. Whereas for methanolic extract, it is 4.32 mg/lit (24hr.), 6.14 mg/lit (48hr.) and 8.42 mg/lit (72hr.). This plant has a great potential to be evaluated for its toxicity on various pest. Further studies will reveal the toxic principles and their biological activities.
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