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What is Rotenone?

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What is Rotenone?
1. A natural insecticide
2. A synthetic Herbicide
3. A Germicide 
4. A synthetic Herbicide 
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Correct Answer - Option 1 : A natural insecticide
  • Rotenone is a natural insecticide.
  • Rotenone is an odorless, colorless, crystalline isoflavone used as a broad-spectrum insecticide, piscicide, and pesticide. It occurs naturally in the seeds and stems of several plants, such as the jicama vine plant, and the roots of several members of Fabaceae.
  • Rotenone is toxic to humans as well as animals. WHO classifies rotenone as a moderately hazardous Class II pesticide.
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