Methiocarb is a broad spectrum N-methylcarbamate pesticide widely used to control snails in orchids and is also a chemical bird repellent in fruit crops.
Diazinon, belongs to the organophosphorus class of pesticides, extensively used in agriculture. Its mode of action involves the inhibition of cholinesterase in insects and mammals and also brings about non-reversible phosphorylation of esterases in the central nervous system of the organism.
(−)-α-Pinene is a volatile mono-terpenoid compound, that is found in the resins of pine trees and other conifers. It contains an endocyclic double bond in its structure.
(-)-Borneol is an enantiomer. It is a bicyclic monoterpene compound used gengrally for analgesia and anaesthesia. It is considered as positive modulators of GABA receptors.
Trifluralin is a dinitroaniline herbicide used mostly as antiparasitic agent. It is used in controlling weeds and is characterized as microtubule-depolymerizing chemical.
Propoxur is a non-systemic carbamate insecticide, mainly used for agricultural and non-agricultural applications, for controlling a variety of insects pests such as ants, crickets flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, chewing and sucking insects.
Atrazine is a commonly used herbicide, which belongs to the triazine class of herbicides. It is generally used for weed control management in agricultural crops.
Ethanol, which is derived from cellulosic biomass can find applications as a large-scale transportation fuel. It can serve as a substitute for diesel in compression-ignition engines.