Figures & data
Figure 1. Floral collection and extract preparation.
Figure 2. Collection of S. litura from around Mayiladuthurai district.
Figure 3. Collection of H. armigera from around Mayiladuthurai district.
Figure 4. Bioassay experimental setup of Tm-LMF and AgNPs against S. litura.
Figure 5. Bioassay experimental setup of Tm-LMF and AgNPs against H. armigera.
Table 1. Phytochemical screening of hexane, diethyl ether, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and methanol extracts T. malabarica.
Figure 6. Various fractionation units (a) air shield TLC, (b) CC unit.
Figure 7. UV-vis spectroscopy analysis of Tm-LME of AgNPs.
Figure 8. FTIR spectrum analysis of fraction V obtained from Tm-LME of AgNPs.
Table 2. FTIR spectra analysis of AgNPs obtained from Tm-LME.
Figure 9. SEM of synthesized AgNPs of Tm-LME.
Figure 10. SEM-EDX of synthesized AgNPs on the outer and inner surface of Tm-LME.
Table 3. Larval toxicity induced by Tm-LMF on the larvae of selected polyphagous insect pests.
Table 4. Pupicidal toxicity induced by Tm-LMF on the larvae of selected polyphagous insect pests.
Table 5. Larval toxicity induced by Tm-AgNPs on the larvae of selected polyphagous insect pests.
Table 6. Pupicidal toxicity induced by Tm-AgNPs on the larvae of selected polyphagous insect pests.
Table 7. Enzyme activities (in µmol/mg/h−1) of fourth instar larvae of S. litura, H. armigera and A. janata fed on their respective host plant treated with different fractions.
Data availability statement
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