Mosquitocidal property of Cynodon dactylon (L.)
Autor(es): Nalini, P. M.; Sriram, S.; Vigneshwaran, K.; Princy, S.
Resumo: Metal nanoparticles have received considerable attention in recent years because of their unique properties and applications in catalysis, biological tagging, drug delivery, diagnostics, imaging, sensing, gene delivery, artificial implants, and tissue engineering. To achieve the goal of developing unique and eco-friendly technology, researchers have turned to biological systems. Recently green synthesis provides advanced technology over chemical and physical methods for nanomaterials production for large scale production. Nowadays, silver nanoparticles are produced by green chemistry using various natural products like plant and microbial secondary metabolites. This study was designed to investigate the Cynodon dactylon mediated silver nanoparticles against various stages of Aedes aegypti. UV-Vis spectrophotometer analysis showed maximum absorbance at 469.50nm confirming silver nanoparticle formation. The study revealed 100% pupicidal and 90% larvicidal (third instar) activity of the synthesized silver nanoparticles. Further, characterizations and field trials of the synthesized nanoparticles are required to develop it as a potent mosquitocidal agent.
Palavras-Chave: Pharmacology; Pesticides; Pest control; Drug delivery; Natural products; Gene transfer; Secondary metabolites; Absorbance; Nanoparticles; Nanotechnology; Catalysis; Aedes aegypti; Cynodon dactylon
Imprenta: International Journal of Pharmacology and Biological Sciences, v. 8, n. 1, p. 65-69, 2014.
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2014
