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Research article - Peer-reviewed, 2011

Identification of mosquito repellent odours from Ocimum forskolei

Dekker, Teun; Ignell, Rickard; Gehbru, Maedot; Glinwood, Robert; Hopkins, Richard

Abstract

Conclusions: The identification of mosquito repellent compounds contributes to deciphering the mechanisms underlying repulsion, supporting the rational design of novel repellents. The three mosquito repellent compounds identified in this study are structurally dissimilar, which may indicate involvement of different sensory neurons in repulsion. Repulsion may well be enhanced through combining different repellent plants (or their synthetic mimics), and can be a locally sustainable part in mosquito control efforts.

Keywords

Ocimum forskolei; Lamiaceae; GC-EAD; Aedes aegypti; mosquito; repellent; linalool; methyl cinnamate; methyl salicylate

Published in

Parasites and Vectors
2011, Volume: 4, article number: 183
Publisher: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD

      SLU Authors

    • Dekker, Teun

      • Department of Crop Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
      • Ignell, Rickard

        • Department of Crop Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
        • UKÄ Subject classification

          Agricultural Science
          Food Science

          Publication identifier

          DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-4-183

          Permanent link to this page (URI)

          https://res.slu.se/id/publ/57818