Assessment of seed extract of pignut Jatropha Curcas for the control of beans weevil Callosobruchus Maculatus Department: Biological Science By: Expresshubpub Project ID: 2270 Rating: (3.1) votes: 16Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractA study was conducted on the assessment of seed extract of Jatropha curcas for the control of Callosobruchus maculates. J.curcas seed extract was obtained by using methanol. The plant extract was prepared into different concentrations Percentage weight per unit volume (%w/v) of 1w/v, 2w/v, 3w/v and were compared for their relative bioactivity against C. maculates adult and larva in the laboratory at temperature, 29OC and the parameters assessed were mortality,oviposition rate, adult emergence and seed damage of C. maculates on the treated beans. The result showed that the mortality of C. maculates increased with exposure period and concentration of extracts and the rate of oviposition decreased seriously on the seventh day were 3% and 2%w/v had a percentage mortality of 76.6% and 66.6% and oviposition rate of 15.33% and 38.67% this shows that increase in concentration reduces the activity of weevil . It could be concluded that the seed extract is effective against C.maculatus and this can be used to store beans instead of synthetic chemicals ...Preview Download Preview +Other Biological Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Effect of role-play method on academic achievement of biology students in selected secondary schools in Kano metropolis»An investigation into the management and utilization of biological gardens in tertiary institution in Kano state»Isolation and identification of Helminth parasites of public health importance from commercial aquaculture ponds water within Kano metropolitan»Awareness and preventive measures of HIV/AIDS among undergraduates in Isiala Ngwa south local government area»Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of Pourpartia birrea»A study of antibacterial activity of Zea Mays and Cymbopogan Citrasus on bacteria isolated from urine of pregnant women»Effects of some classes of insecticides Onclarias Gariepinus juveniles»An analysis of the conceptual knowledge of drug abuse among biology students»Availability and utilization of laboratory resources in teaching and learning biology in Enugu north local government area of Enugu state»Isolation and identification of helminthes parasites of public health importance from commercial aquaculture ponds water within Kano metropolitan»Assessment of seed extract of pignut Jatropha Curcas for the control of beans weevil Callosobruchus Maculatus»Survey of insect pest infestation of trees in Kano zoological garden»Bacteriological quality assessment of sundried meat (Kilishi) sold in Katsina metropolis»The incidence of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) among pregnant women attending Dr. Karima hospital Gusau, Zamfara state»Welfare profile of African catfish (Clarias Garipinus) exposed to senna occidentalis leaf powder