ANTI-TERMITE ACTIVITY OF HEARTWOOD OF DALBERGIA SISSO ROXB. EX. DC.
*Harsha Kharkwal, Amit Kharkwal, Preeti Panthari, Harendra Kharkwal
ABSTRACT
Objective: The present study aimed to study the termite repellency of
the crude extract of heartwood of Dalbergia sisso Roxb. ex DC. tree
using several solvents. Method: The extraction was done according to
the standard method of Soxhlet extraction followed by Column
chromatography and Anti termite activity. Result: The chloroform
extract possesses highest potential which was further fractionated.
0.2% concentration of a fraction Chloroform: Methanol (99:1) showed
anti-termite activity up to 92%. Conclusion: The plant extracts can be
used as an alternative for synthetic pesticides for termite control in
buildings.
Keywords: Ethnomedicinal uses, Termite repellency, anti-termite activity
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