| PAS_1 |
"Mentha (mint) is one of the most common herbs known for its medicinal and aromotherapeutic properties since ancient times.In the last few decades, its insecticidal potential has also been investigated. The present review consolidates studies concerning insecticidal activity of Mentha against various stored grain pests and vectors. Insecticidal properties of different Mentha species are commonly inherent in its essential oils or plant extracts which is correlated with their chemical composition. Insect/pest control potential of various Mentha species has been evaluated by conducting adulticidal, larvicidal and growth/reproduction inhibition bioassays. Fumigant and repellent activity of Mentha essential oil has been studied against several stored grain pests (Tribolium castaneum, Sitophilus oryzae, Acanthoscelides obtectus, etc.) and vectors. Nevertheless, studies exploring larvicidal and growth/reproduction regulatory activity of Mentha, are relatively less. Among the vectors, mosquitocidal activity of several Mentha essential oils and their constituents is established. However, the studies directed towards formulation or product development and performance assessment in actual field conditions are lacking. Hence, although a ground has been set based on the lab scale research investigations, field studies on these aspects are warranted to ensure wide-scale application." [Kumar, Peeyush & Mishra, Sapna & Malik, Anushree & Satya, Santosh. (2011). Insecticidal properties of Mentha species: A review. Industrial Crops and Products. 34. 802-817. 10.1016/j.indcrop.2011.02.019.] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232403990_Insecticidal_properties_of_Mentha_species_A_review |
| PAS_2 |
"The Rhyzopertha dominica F. (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is a primary pest of stored grains in many regions of the world. In this work, we evaluated the fumigant activity of essential oils of Ocimum basilicum L., Citrus aurantium L., Mentha spicata L. and Croton pulegiodorus Baill on adult R. dominica in stored maize. Tests were conducted to determine lethals concentrations (CL50 and CL100) and mortality (fumigation).The fumigation test was done in containers made of glass containing 10 individuals of R. dominica, where essential oils were applied at different concentrations: O. basilicum and M. spicata (5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40µL/L of air), C. aurantium (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60µL/L of air) and C. pulegiodorus (0, 20, 30, 50, 70 and 90µL/L of air). After 48 hours of exposure to the oils, the percentage of insect mortality was evaluated. According to LC50 and LC100, the toxicity of essential oils decreased in the following order: O. basilicum> M. spicata> C. pulegiodorus> C. aurantium. The essential oil of O. basilicum exhibited strong fumigant toxicity against R. dominica adults, with a LC50 value of 17.67 µL/L air and LC100 value of 27.15 µL/ L air. The C. aurantium essential oil required higher concentrations than O. basilicum, M. spicata and C. pulegiodorus to kill insects. However, all oils evaluated presented fumigating property to promote the control of R. dominica and demonstrated potential use in the management of this coleoptera." [VALDEANY NÚBIA DE SOUZA2, FUMIGATION TOXICITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS AGAINST Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) IN STORED MAIZE GRAIN, Rev. Caatinga, Mossoró, v. 29, n. 2, p. 435 – 440, abr. – jun., 2016 ] https://www.scielo.br/pdf/rcaat/v29n2/1983-2125-rcaat-29-02-00435.pdf |
| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Western Plain, Kachchh And Part Of Kathia (2.3), Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning
Commission)
Gujarat Plains and Hills Region (XIII),
Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Gujarat zone and North -West (GJ-4, GJ-5) |
| Other Community Practices |
"Because of its high biological activities, EO from Mentha spicata may be used for the development of new formulations of nutraceutical products for the management of chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and overweight. M. spicata EO can fulfill the growing demand of industries for constant and good raw natural sources of antidermatophytic, anticholinesterase, and antiobesity agents that could be safer than synthetic drugs. To attain the optimum oil yield with a high quantity and content of OMs (particularly carvone), M. spicata should be extracted when the plants are in full bloom." [ https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2019/3834265/#copyright |
| Practice ID |
DTP0010000002531 |
| Reference |
Letter |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/433 |
| State |
Gujarat |
| PIN Code |
385535 |
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