Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram-695 034, Kerala, India
*Corresponding author's E-mail: bindulayathil@gmail.com
Online published on 13 May, 2016.
HPLc and Gc Ms analysis of the ethanol leaf extract of the Boerhavia diffusa revealed the presence of various antifeedant compounds. these antifeedant compounds were effective in reducing the digestive enzymes like protease and amylase of third instar larvae of Callosobruchus chinensis.
Callosobruchus chinensis, Boerhavia diffusa, amylase, protease, secondary metabolites, third instar
