Indian Forester

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

A Note on the Biocidal Efficacy of Agave Extract on Bamboos


     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


Results of preliminary tests on efficacy of Agave spp. locally called 'Rambans' extract against bamboo inhabiting moulds, borers and termites are reported. Agave extract has been found to resist termite and borer attack in bamboo, but has been found ineffective in preventing growth of mould fungi.

Keywords

Agave Extract, Biocides, Preservation, Bamboo, Fungi & Insects
Font Size

User
About The Authors

S. T. S. Lepcha

Satish Kumar


Subscription Login to verify subscription
Notifications

Abstract Views: 340

PDF Views: 0




  • A Note on the Biocidal Efficacy of Agave Extract on Bamboos

Abstract Views: 340  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

Abstract


Results of preliminary tests on efficacy of Agave spp. locally called 'Rambans' extract against bamboo inhabiting moulds, borers and termites are reported. Agave extract has been found to resist termite and borer attack in bamboo, but has been found ineffective in preventing growth of mould fungi.

Keywords


Agave Extract, Biocides, Preservation, Bamboo, Fungi & Insects