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Effects Of "Lemongrass Factor" On Galleria Mellonella Hemocytes, Jennifer C. Rice
Effects Of "Lemongrass Factor" On Galleria Mellonella Hemocytes, Jennifer C. Rice
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The use of conventional chemical insecticides to control agricultural pest has become problematic as they may have a negative impact towards human health and the environment, resulting in a need to research alternative methods to insect pest control. Plant derived substances like essential oils have been used for generations as toxicants, repellants, and anti-feedants to control agricultural pest. More research is needed to understand how insect immune systems react to essential oils and if cellular immune responses of phagocytosis, encapsulation, and nodulation can be inhibited by such. Subjecting Galleria mellonella to various concentrations of “lemongrass factor” lets the researcher/scientist know …