Case study

Characterization of Melia azedarach. L (leaves and fruits) and their insecticidal effects (Aphis punicea)

A Lilas of indes tree and a close up of the leaves and fruit of the same tree, the fruit are small, green and olive sized.

Objective:

Melia azedarach, also called Lilas of indes, classified under the family of Meliaceae. It is an ornamental tree native to India, presented in several countries of tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Tunisia. The objective of this study is the valorization of plant extracts in the manufacture of organic products to minimize the import of chemicals to human health and the environment.

 

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Context:

We are interested in studying some biological activities of Melia azedarach extracts. For this, aqueous, acetonic and ethanolic extracts of Melia leaves and fruits were tested for their ability to prevent free radical scavenging and entrainment. Similarly, we studied the effect of these extracts on the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria, as well as their ability to block the development of aphids.

Contacts:

Ibtissem Tgahouti 

ibtissem.taghouti@gmail.com 

Authors: Amani MAHDHI, Mariem EL ALOUI,Tarek ZAMMOURI , Khaled ZERRIA, Abdelwahed LAAMOURI

E-mail: amanimahdhi1@gmail.com

Further information:

Munir A, Sultana B, Babar T, Bashir A, Amjad M & Hassan Q (2012). Investigation on the antioxidant activity of leaves, fruit and stem bark of Dhraik (Meliaazedarach). Europ J ApplSci, 4(2): 47-51.

Sen Antara and BatraAmla, 2012, Meliaazedarach L. – A Paradise tree, Journal of Functional and Environmental Botany p59-p69