2-ETHYL-1, 2,3,4-TETRAHYDRO-6-HYDROXYMETHYL ISOQUINOLINE AS AN INSECTICIDE AGAINST HELOPELTIS THEIVORA EXTRACTED FROM THE LEAF OF HELIOTROPIUM INDICUM L

摘要

: A bioactive compound 2-ethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-hydroxymethyl isoquinoline was isolated from the methanolic leaf extract of Heliotropium indicum L belonging to family Boraginaceae which was used for dose dependent insecticidal activity/antifeedant activity against the tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora. The experiment showed very promising result, can be used as an botanical insecticide. No. of Pages : 10 No. of Claims : 6