Effect on the Egg Laying Capacity of Dysdercus Koenigii When Fed With Different Concentrations of Zingerone
Keywords:
Dysdercus koenigii, zingerone, fecundity, oviposition, natural insecticide, reproduction inhibition, cotton pest.Abstract
The red cotton bug, Dysdercus koenigii (Fabricius), is a serious pest of cotton that feeds on developing seeds and bolls, causing staining and yield loss. Zingerone (4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone), a natural compound derived from ginger (Zingiber officinale), exhibits insecticidal and growth-regulating properties.


