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ArticleInfectious diseases of poverty2017

Molluscicidal effect of Achyranthes aspera L. (Amaranthaceae) aqueous extract on adult snails of Biomphalaria pfeifferi and Lymnaea natalensis.

Belayhun Mandefro, Seid Tiku Mereta, Yinebeb Tariku, Argaw Ambelu

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Article in Infectious diseases of poverty, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Belayhun MandefroDepartment of Environmental Health Science and Technology, College of Public Health, Jimma University, P.O. Box 378, Jimma, Ethiopia. belayhunmandefro@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2113-6671
Seid Tiku MeretaDepartment of Environmental Health Science and Technology, College of Public Health, Jimma University, P.O. Box 378, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Yinebeb TarikuDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Jimma University, P.O. Box 378, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Argaw AmbeluDepartment of Environmental Health Science and Technology, College of Public Health, Jimma University, P.O. Box 378, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Jimma University · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIntestinal schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma mansoni is a wide spread disease in most parts of Ethiopian highlands. Snail control is one major strategy in schistosomiasis control. The use of molluscicidal plant products is becoming interesting due to their environmental friendliness, accessibility and easy application. This research is aimed to evaluate the molluscicidal effect of Achyranthes aspera on Biomphalaria pfeifferi and Lymnaea natalensis snails, which are of great medical and veterinary importance in Ethiopia.

methodsAdult B. pfeifferi snails were exposed to the various concentrations of A. aspera aqueous leaf extract for 24, 48 and 72 h. Similarly, adult L. natalensis snails were exposed to the extract for 24 h. Mortality data were analyzed using probit regression model. Phytochemical content of the plant was analyzed using standard screening methods.

resultsThe plant's molluscicidal effect on the two snail species was demonstrated. The 24 h LC

conclusionFrom the findings of this study, A. aspera has a molluscicidal potential. The result provides a useful foundation for further in-depth studies to ensure its wider applicability in different water bodies and evaluate its toxic effects on non-target species.

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BiomphalariaLymnaeaMolluscacidesPlant ExtractsAchyranthesAnimalsEthiopiaMolluscacidesPlant ExtractsAchyrantes asperaEthiopiaPlant molluscicidesSnail control

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