University of Karachi Researchers Provide Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Larvacides (GC/GC-MS analysis and biological activities of Lantana Camara Linn).

A recent report from the University of Karachi discusses the chemical constituents and biological activities of the methanol soluble extract and petroleum ether soluble fraction from the leaves of Lantana camara Linn. The analysis revealed the presence of various phytoconstituents in both extracts, with significant antibacterial, antifungal, mosquito repellent, and larvicidal properties. The extracts showed strong initial repellency against the dengue-carrying mosquito, Aedes aegypti, and were found to be efficient larvicidal agents against fourth-stage larvae of the same mosquito species. Further research on this topic can be found in the Journal of Sustainable Environment. [Extracted from the article]