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The seeds of the Atis plant (aka Sugar Apple, Annona squamosa), contain the alkaloid anonaine, which is toxic -- this is why powdered seeds, and heat-extracted oil from the seeds, are used in various regions as insecticide. See the link below for details.

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What insects can kill by the atis seeds as insecticide?

There's a research about the Atis seeds used to kill lice which can be considered as an insect. ^_______________^ -May research din kase kame tungkol diyan eh.


How many seeds does atis fruit has?

The atis fruit, or sugar apple, typically has between 20 to 38 hard, shiny seeds per fruit. The fruit may have more seeds than this, but there are also varieties which are almost seedless.


What is the chemical component of atis seed?

The chemical components of atis seed include alkaloids such as anonaine and liriodenine, as well as other compounds like flavonoids and tannins. These components contribute to the potential health benefits and medicinal properties of atis seeds.


Is atis a dicots?

Yes, atis (Annona squamosa) is a dicot plant. Dicots are a group of flowering plants that have two cotyledons in their seeds, net-veined leaves, and flower parts in multiples of four or five. Atis fits this classification with its dicotyledonous seed structure.


What is an azadirachtin?

An azadirachtin is an insecticide extracted from the seeds of the neem tree.


Is atis a berry?

Yes, atis, also known as sugar apple or cherimoya, is classified as a berry. It belongs to the Annonaceae family and has a sweet, creamy texture with a distinctive flavor. The fruit's multiple seeds are embedded in the fleshy pulp, characteristic of true berries.


What is the common name of ATIS?

common name of atis


When was Atis Slakteris born?

Atis Slakteris was born in 1956.


How tall is Resmine Atis?

Resmine Atis is 5' 8".


Is the word atis a common noun?

There is no word 'atis' in English.


What is sugar apple in filipino?

Sugar apple in Filipino is called "atis."


When did Atis Kronvalds die?

Atis Kronvalds died on 1875-02-17.

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