Seasonal variation in the chemical composition and biological activity of the essential oil of Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze

In tropical countries, arboviruses are public health threats, especially those transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The prevention of such diseases is based on vector control. However, the compounds currently used have disadvantages such toxicity to humans and environment, so larvicide plants is a promising alternative. The purpose of this study is to determine the best season to harvest aerial parts of Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze to...