Tephrosia vogelii essential oil against Cerosipha forbesi in strawberry crop
Botanical insecticides based on oils and plant extracts have proven to be an efficient alternative method for pest control, as required by agroecological systems.
Tephrosia vogelii has been used in agriculture as a source of green manure and in the control of pests and diseases. There are few studies regarding the use of compounds derived from the secondary metabolism of this plant.
Scientists at Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Alegre, Brazil) have identified the chemical compounds present in the essential oil of Tephrosia vogelii flowers to test its use to control the aphid