A Note on the Biocidal Efficacy of Agave Extract on Bamboos

S. T. S. Lepcha; Satish Kumar

doi:10.36808/if/2008/v134i3/720

A Note on the Biocidal Efficacy of Agave Extract on Bamboos

Authors

S. T. S. Lepcha
Satish Kumar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2008/v134i3/720

Keywords:

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

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.

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S. T. S. Lepcha

Satish Kumar

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Published

2008-03-01

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Lepcha, S. T. S., & Kumar, S. (2008). A Note on the Biocidal Efficacy of Agave Extract on Bamboos. Indian Forester, 134(3), 363–366. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2008/v134i3/720

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Volume 134, Issue 3, March 2008

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