I'm looking for articles about the efficiency of calamansi (Citrus microcarpa) leaves as a biomolluscicide, particularly against the golden apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata). Research has led me to find that calamansi leaves are already actively used by farmers against P. canaliculata infestations, yet we are not yet aware of any scientific analyses that delve into the specific chemical components that allow this activity.
Yes already farmers regularly using calamansi leaves along with chemicals for control of Molluscans
Thanks for the answer but can you recommend me any research or published articles with proven experiments regarding this?
Hi Lakber,
I found this document and don't know if you already have it. It is just a guide and no reference of calamansi leaves against the pest.
http://issg.org/database/species/reference_files/pomcan/pest_management.pdf
However, if there is no previous published research available, perhaps you can try to talk to the local farmers how they do it and carry out an independent lab research to see its effects. It may become novel research for you. Good luck!
Thank you for sharing, I already have the article with me. I will try the method you share but I still need to put some related reviews in the RRL section for my thesis.
Since there is no "documented proof" of the research with calamansi, maybe you can document how the tribals use them in the form of pictures and make your own RL. Regarding M&M you can always try water extract of the leaves and design a basic experiment which will be enough for your thesis.
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