Natural biological compounds traditionally used as pesticides and medicines

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Year of Publication
1984
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The Environmentalist
Volume
4
Issue
Suppl 7
Pagination
11-14
Date Published
07/1984
Language
English
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Although a knowledge of bioactive substances found in plants and used traditionally as pesticides and medicines is important, the value of these traditions is difficult to assess without having further information on the preparation and production of the active ingredients. An overview is presented on the role of traditional medicines in national development, and the present status of these medicines. In addition, information is presented on the plants that are traditionally used in pest control, together with a review of the main bioactive compounds in plants used traditionally as pesticides and medicines.
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The Environmentalist
ISSN
0251-1088, 1573-2991