Potentiality of use extracts from Tetraclinis articulata like biocide against wood destroying organisms: Reticulitermes santonensis
IRG/WP 07-30418F El hanbali, N Amusant, F Mellouki, M Akssira, C Baudasse
Screening trials were conducted to determine the antitermitic and antifungal properties of essential oil and methanolic extractives obtained from Tetraclinis articulata heartwood. Extract-treated cellulose pads were used to evaluate antitermitic activity and complete termite mortality was obtained with the essential oil: the threshold is situated under 5% (v/v). Standardised tests according European standard EN 118 allow validate the use of essential oil like biocide.
Keywords: Tetraclinis articulata, heartwood, wood extractives, essential oil, methanolic extracts, termites, Basidiomycetes fungi, antitermitic
Conference: 07-05-20/24 Jackson, USA
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