Author : Danar Dono

Summary : Rocaglamide, the major active constituent of Aglaia odorata extract showed strong activity against some insect species. Rocaglamide and its derivatives were reported to inhibit growth, proliferation as well as cytotoxic to specific cancer cells. Some rocaglamide derivatives inhibited protein synthesis in cells culture. Although rocaglamide has been tested on some insect pests species, its effects on pest natural enemies and host - parasitoid interaction have never been reported. Field and laboratory research had conducted to evaluate the potency of rocaglamide against second instar larvae of C. pavonana, to study toxicity of rocaglamide on female adults of E. argenteopilosus parasitoid to study the effect of rocaglamide on parasitisation and defence reaction of C. pavonana to the immature of E. argenteopilosus parasitoid, to study the effect of rocaglamide on foraging behavior of E. argenteopilosus female to study phytotoxicity of rocaglamide and fraction of A. odorata branch extract on broccoli and soybean. Field experiment had conducted to evauate compatibility branch extract of A. odorata and E. argenteopilosus parasitoid.