Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Med. Plants Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0875
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMPR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 3835

Full Length Research Paper

Bioefficacy of Duranta erecta leaf extract on yellow fever and dengue vector, Aedes aegypti Linn. in Nigeria

Agwu Ekenma Julia
  • Agwu Ekenma Julia
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Odo Ejikeme Gregory
  • Odo Ejikeme Gregory
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ekeh Felicia
  • Ekeh Felicia
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Uwagbae Michael
  • Uwagbae Michael
  • University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Ngwu Godwin
  • Ngwu Godwin
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ehilegbu Chinelo
  • Ehilegbu Chinelo
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 20 October 2016
  •  Accepted: 12 December 2016
  •  Published: 27 March 2018

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