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Typical Monoterpenes as Insecticides and Repellents against Stored Grain Pests
Five monoterpenes naturally occurring in essential oils were tested for their insecticidal and repellent activities against the bruchid beetle Callosobruchus maculatus and the maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais.
Suelen L. Reis +7 more
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Ecology and evolution of pyrazines in insects
ABSTRACT Chemical communication is the oldest and most widespread form of signalling among and within organisms. Among the many compounds involved in such communication, pyrazines – nitrogen‐containing heterocyclic molecules – are especially intriguing due to their widespread occurrence across the tree of life, from bacteria and fungi to insects and ...
Zowi Oudendijk +2 more
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Background Although a significant decrease in entomological and epidemiological indicators was reported in Cameroon since the introduction of insecticide-treated bed nets, malaria prevalence remains high also in some parts of the West Region of Cameroon.
Nfor Omarine Nlinwe +2 more
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The pesticidal potential of Agave angustifolia by assessing its anti‐nematic, antimicrobial, and insecticidal activities, alongside phytochemical profiling. ABSTRACT Plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and viruses contribute significantly to annual crop losses and economic hardship. Reliance on chemical pesticides, over a thousand used
Rashika Tamta +7 more
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Environmental Health Risk Factor in the Community Around of Rejo Agung Baru Sugar Factory Madiun
: Emissions of dust particles (baggase and charcoal) into the air by a sugar factory in the production was pollution to the environment that need to be watched.
Inta Hestya, Corie Indria Prasasti
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Unveiling the chemical and biological properties of Litsea cubeba essential oil. ABSTRACT Litsea cubeba essential oil (LCEO) is recognised for its broad spectrum of biological activities, including antimicrobial and insecticidal effects, making it a promising natural alternative to synthetic agents.
Miroslava Kačániová +10 more
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Abstract Honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) are an important class of insects that are the most beneficial in terms of economy. Beeswax is the second most important bee products after honey. Its commercial importance is due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory and antiseptic as well as regenerative properties.
Rajshri Naveen, Manickam Loganathan
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Immersed superhydrophobic surfaces: Gas exchange, slip and drag reduction properties [PDF]
Superhydrophobic surfaces combine high aspect ratio micro- or nano-topography and hydrophobic surface chemistry to create super water-repellent surfaces. Most studies consider their effect on droplets, which ball-up and roll-off.
Bachhuber +57 more
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<span>One of the key issues for those involved in farming and greenhouse is the use of pesticides. In a recent headline, there has been an epidemic of insect infestation that has destroyed 211 hectares of rice plants. These concerns have led to the discussion of possible over-use of pesticides that are not just killing dangerous pests, but also ...
Suzi Seroja Sarnin +6 more
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This review first introduces the diversified applications of large language models in materials discovery. Subsequently, the evolution of autonomous experimentation platforms empowered by large language models is analyzed. Finally, four key future research interests are proposed to develop embodied large models for driving autonomous experimentation ...
Zhen Song +6 more
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