Table 2 Percentage mortality of P. americana on exposure to J. curcas pure oil (contact toxicity)
Concentration % (v/v) | Number of death (% mortality)/time of exposure | Mean mortality ± SD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24 h (n = 40) | 48 h (n = 40) | 72 h (n = 40) | 96 h (n = 40) | 120 h (n = 40) | ||
Oil solution | ||||||
 0.30 | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (5.0) | 4 (10.0) | 4 (10.0) | 2.00 ± 2.00d |
 0.60 | 2 (5.0) | 4 (10.0) | 8 (20.0) | 12 (30.0) | 14 (35.0) | 8.00 ± 5.10cd |
 0.90 | 4 (10.0) | 6 (15.0) | 12 (30.0) | 20 (50.0) | 34 (85.0) | 15.20 ± 12.21bcd |
 1.20 | 8 (20.0) | 14 (35.0) | 34 (85.0) | 40 (100.0) | 40 (100.0) | 27.20 ± 15.14ab |
 1.50 | 14 (35.0) | 24 (60.0) | 40 (100.0) | 40 (100.0) | 40 (100.0) | 31.60 ± 12.03a |
Pure oil | ||||||
 1.00 | 8 (20.0) | 12 (30.0) | 12 (30.0) | 16 (40.0) | 16 (40.0) | 12.80 ± 3.35cd |
 2.00 | 12 (30.0) | 16 (40.0) | 20 (50.0) | 20 (50.0) | 24 (60.0) | 18.40 ± 4.56abc |
Control (3 ml 20% acetone) | 0 (0.0) | 16 (40.0) | 16 (40.0) | 28 (70.0) | 32 (80.0) | 18.40 ± 12.52abc |