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Typical Monoterpenes as Insecticides and Repellents against Stored Grain Pests

open access: yesMolecules, 2016
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
doaj   +1 more source

Ecology and evolution of pyrazines in insects

open access: yesBiological Reviews, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of malaria preventive measures among adult patients attending the Bamendjou and Foumbot district hospitals of the West Region of Cameroon

open access: yesMalaria Journal, 2021
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
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Agave angustifolia as a Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic Pesticides: Phytochemical Composition and Multi‐Trophic Bioactivity

open access: yesFlavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Environmental Health Risk Factor in the Community Around of Rejo Agung Baru Sugar Factory Madiun

open access: yesJurnal Kesehatan Lingkungan, 2016
:  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
doaj   +1 more source

Unlocking the Multifunctional Properties of Litsea cubeba Essential Oil: Composition, Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm and Insecticidal Activities

open access: yesFlavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Beeswax: Food and beyond

open access: yesFood Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Immersed superhydrophobic surfaces: Gas exchange, slip and drag reduction properties [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
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
core   +1 more source

Smart insects repeller

open access: yesIndonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2020
<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
openaire   +2 more sources

New Opportunities For the Integration of Artificial Intelligence With Materials Science: From Large Language Models to Embodied Large Models

open access: yesMaterials Genome Engineering Advances, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

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