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Efficacy of Botanical Pesticides in Controlling Insect Pests of Three Pigeon Pea Varieties

JPAIR, 2014
Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) is a high-value crop with its nutritional and medicinal properties that could augment food security. Pigeon pea is prone to pests attack that could affect its yield, thus, this study is conceived.
Victorino Artienda, Jr.
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Natural products-based: Synthesis and antifungal activity evaluation of novel L-pyroglutamic acid analogues

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022
Botanical pesticides are one of the sources of third-generation pesticides, which have received much attention at home and abroad in recent years due to their degradable and pollution-free advantages in nature.
Likun Ai, Likun Ai, Shiqi Fu, Yong Li, Mei Zuo, Wen Huang, Jian Huang, Zhichao Jin, Yang Chen, Yang Chen   +9 more
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Determination of pesticides in the respirable fraction of airborne particulate matter by high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry [PDF]

, 2017
Potential harmful effects of pesticides include risks to human health of workers involved in the wet spray application in cultivated areas. Inhalation exposure depends on several factors including pesticide concentrations in the respirable fraction of ...
Buiarelli, Francesca, Console, Carla, De Gennaro, Martina, Di Filippo, Patrizia, Laurendi, Vincenzo, Pomata, Donatella, Puri, Daniele, Riccardi, Carmela   +7 more
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Potent herbicidal activity of Murraya euchrestifolia piperitone monoterpenes against Echinochloa crus-galli in vitro

Industrial Crops and Products
Murraya euchrestifolia Hayata extract showed strong herbicidal effect on Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) P. Beauv. Four active piperitone monoterpenes (1-4), containing two undescribed ones (1 and 2), were separated from methanol extract of leaves and ...
Xiaoxiang Fu, Duantao Cao, Xinyuan Liu, Wenwu Song, Peng Zhang, Yingjin Huang, Qinghong Zhou, Baotong Li, Wenwen Peng   +8 more
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Botanical Fabrication: A research project at the intersection of design, botany and horticulture [PDF]

, 2015
‘Botanical Fabrication’ is an on-going research initiative which investigates how an understanding of botany and horticultural techniques can challenge the design process and lead to alternative sustainable manufacturing or ‘eco-facturing’ tools.
Collet, Carole, Foissac, Guillaume
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Farmers’ Knowledge and Management Practices of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) in Benin, West Africa

Agriculture, 2020
Spodoptera frugiperda has caused significant losses of farmer income in sub-Saharan countries since 2016. This study assessed farmers’ knowledge of S. frugiperda, their perceptions and management practices in Benin. Data were collected through a national
Sidol Houngbo, Afio Zannou, Augustin Aoudji, Hervé C. Sossou, Antonio Sinzogan, Rachidatou Sikirou, Espérance Zossou, Henri S. Totin Vodounon, Aristide Adomou, Adam Ahanchédé   +9 more
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Keefektivan Ekstrak Daun Sirih Hutan Sebagai Pengendali Serangan Hama Penggerek Buah Kopi (Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari) di Lapangan

Jurnal Agro Industri Perkebunan
The coffee berry borer (CBB), caused by the Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari insect, is a significant pest for coffee farmers, particularly attacking the berries and affecting both the quality and quantity of coffee production.
John Agus Sahputra Pardosi, Arif Ravi Wibowo, Ebenezer Muaratama Sibarani   +2 more
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Reducing Postharvest Loss of Stored Grains Using Plant-Based Biopesticides: A Review of Past Research Efforts

Advances in Agriculture, 2022
The world population is projected to be 9.1 billion by the year 2050, and about 70% extra food will be required. One of the main challenges regarding food security is postharvest loss due to insect pests.
Getachew Bezabih, Neela Satheesh, Solomon Workneh Fanta, Melaku Wale, Minaleshewa Atlabachew   +4 more
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Synthesis and Characterization of Ag–Fe Bimetallic Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites (Alloys and Core–Shells) for Photocatalytic Degradation of Bromophenol Blue Dye Using Grewia optiva Leaf Extract

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ag–Fe bimetallic nanoparticles (alloy and core–shell structures) were synthesized using Grewia optiva leaf extract through a green, phytochemical‐mediated approach. The effects of pH, temperature, extract concentration, and Ag:Fe molar ratio on nanoparticle formation were systematically optimized, enabling size‐controlled and morphologically ...
Sehrish Asad, Waheed Murad, Natasha Anwar, Khushbakht Asad, Muhammad Salman Khan, Shohreh Azizi, Malik Maaza   +6 more
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Identification of onosma visianii roots extract and purified shikonin derivatives as potential acaricidal agents against tetranychus urticae [PDF]

, 2017
There is an increasing need for the discovery of reliable and eco-friendly pesticides and natural plant-derived products may play a crucial role as source of new active compounds.
Benelli, S., Cappellacci, V., Dall'Acqua, Stefano, Kolarcik, R, Maggi, R., Pavela, R, Petrelli, L., Sut, Stefania   +7 more
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