derris root


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Related to derris root: Derris elliptica
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Noun1.derris root - woody vine having bright green leaves and racemes of rose-tinted white flowersderris root - woody vine having bright green leaves and racemes of rose-tinted white flowers; the swollen roots contain rotenone
Derris elliptica, tuba root
genus Derris - genus of Old World tropical shrubs and woody vines
vine - a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
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Rotenone is the bio-active compound extracted from Derris elliptica and other important constituents of Derris root (e.
Biological activity on the extract of Derris elliptica: an optimization approach to investigate the effect of processing parameters on mortality of Artemia salina
An experiment in the use of derris root (rotenone) on the fish and fish-food organisms of Third Sister Lake.
Assessment of water quality and response rate of zooplankton in a Nebraska "barrow pit" after rotenone application
The active constituents of Derris root powder are soluble in acetone, benzene, chloroform ,ether and in some other organic solvents; they are slightly soluble in alcohol but insoluble in water, weak in acids and in alkalis.
Haematological characteristics of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) juveniles exposed to Derris elliptica root powder
Pour 1/2 pound herbal insecticide powder (such as her five-herbs powder) or powdered derris root (Ed.
Flea remedies for your dog
Herbal insecticide lotion: Pour one-half pound of herbal insecticide powder or powdered derris root or tobacco dust, into a glass flask big enough to hold two quarts.
Fleas and ticks are a real nusiance
Rotenone is the main bio-active compound extracted from Derris elliptica and other important constituents of Derris root (e.
Precipitation of rotenoids resin extracted from Derris elliptica roots By means of clarifying agents
Rotenone is one of the important bio-active compounds extracted from Derris elliptica and other important constituents of Derris root (e.
A study of rotenone from Derris roots of varies location, plant parts and types of solvent used
The freshly procured Derris roots had to immediately undergo the cleaning process to remove dirt and soil.
Bio-active constituents of rotenoids resin extracted from Derris elliptica roots: comparison between local plant extract and SAPHYR (France) cube resin
Rotenone is the most important toxic substance in Yam bean or Derris roots.
Efficiency of wood vinegar and extracts from some medicinal plants on insect control

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