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Linarin-rich chrysanthemum flower extract to control onion pest
Mubeen Shaikh and Ravindra Kshirsagar
Year : 2026 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 279-282
Received on: 10/11/2025
Revised on: 20/12/2025
Accepted on: 08/01/2025
Published on: 31/01/2026
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Mubeen Shaikh and Ravindra Kshirsagar( 2026).
Linarin-rich chrysanthemum flower extract to control onion pest
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 11( 1), 279-282.
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Abstract
The increasing concern over environmental and health hazards associated with synthetic insecticides has intensified the search for effective botanical alternatives. Botanical insecticides derived from plant secondary metabolites are considered environmentally safe, biodegradable, and less prone to resistance development. Chrysanthemum species are rich in bioactive flavonoids, including linarin, known for diverse pharmacological properties. The present study aimed to prepare a linarin-rich extract from Chrysanthemum flowers using a simple hydro-alcoholic method and to evaluate its insecticidal efficacy through laboratory bioassays and application on onion plants. A cold maceration technique with 70% ethanol was employed to preserve thermolabile compounds. The extract was formulated into three concentrations (50, 100, and 200 mg/L) and evaluated using a mosquito larvicidal bioassay and foliar application on onion plants. Insect mortality, population reduction, and phytotoxicity were recorded. Statistical analysis revealed a significant dose-dependent insecticidal effect (p < 0.05) with no visible phytotoxicity. The findings support the potential of Chrysanthemum-derived linarin-rich extract as an eco-friendly botanical insecticide suitable for sustainable agriculture.
Keywords
Chrysanthemum, Linarin, Botanical insecticide, Larvicidal bioassay, Flavonoids.
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