Effect of lectins from Opuntia ficus indica cladodes and Moringa oleifera seeds on survival of Nasutitermes corniger

Effects of Opuntia ficus-indica lectin on feeding, survival, and gut enzymes of maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais

“…(Cactaceae) contain a chitin-binding lectin (deemed OfiL) that has been previously isolated and characterized [21]. OfiL showed antifungal activity against phytopathogens and insecticidal activity against Nasutitermes corniger termite [21,22]. In this work, the effects of OfiL on the survival and nutritional parameters of S. zeamais adults were evaluated.…”

The effects of Enterolobium contortisiliquum serine protease inhibitor on the survival of the termite Nasutitermes corniger, and its use as affinity adsorbent to purify termite proteases

“…Termiticidal activity against N. corniger has been reported in several plant lectins with usually distinct effects on worker and soldier castes . EcTI showed more potent termicidal activity against workers (LC50 0.242 mg mL −1 ) comparing to that of the coagulant lectin from M. oleifera seeds (cMoL), 1.5 mg mL −1 . Conversely, the M. urundeuva heartwood lectin (MuHL) was more active on soldiers than workers .…”

“…The digestion of lignified plant cell walls by termites is possible due to their symbiotic association with prokaryotic microorganisms . Studies carried out with wood extracts and plant lectins revealed anti‐termite activity against Nasutitermes corniger workers and soldiers …”

Binding targets of termiticidal lectins from the bark and leaf of Myracrodruon urundeuva in the gut of Nasutitermes corniger workers

“…Myracrodruon urundeuva lectins were the first members of this protein class to be reported as termiticidal agents against Nasutitermes corniger workers and soldiers . N. corniger is a soil‐feeding and wood‐damaging termite species and is considered a pest in urban areas.…”