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UK and EU policy for approval of pesticides suitable for organic systems: Implications for Wales [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
This study was commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) to review the pesticide approval system in the UK and Europe as far as it affects the use of substances and techniques for crop protection by organic producers in Wales. WAG considers it
Bradshaw, N J   +4 more
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New insights on repellent recognition by Anopheles gambiae odorant-binding protein 1 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
It is generally recognized that insect odorant binding proteins (OBPs) mediate the solubilisation and transport of hydrophobic odorant molecules and contribute to the sensitivity of the insect olfactory system.
Iley, Jim N.   +2 more
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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

Evaluating repellence properties of catnip essential oil against the mosquito species Aedes aegypti using a Y-tube olfactometer

open access: yesScientific Reports
The mosquito species Aedes aegypti (L.) is known to act as a vector in the transmission of various diseases, including dengue fever and yellow fever.
Charles Batume   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bioactivities of patchoulol and phloroacetophenone from Pogostemon cablin essential oil against three insects

open access: yesInternational Journal of Food Properties, 2019
The essential oil was obtained from the aerial parts of Pogostemon cablin by hydrodistillation. The chemical compounds of P. cablin essential oil were analyzed by gas chromatography-flame ionization detection and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry ...
Yi-Xi Feng   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Microclimate modification and insect pest exclusion using agronet improve pod yield and quality of french bean [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
French bean [Phaseolus vulgaris (L.)] is among the leading export vegetable in Africa, mostly produced by small-scale farmers. Unfavorable environmental conditions and heavy infestations by insect pests are among the major constraints limiting production
Baird, Vance   +5 more
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Weizmannia coagulans XY2 Mitigates Copper Neurotoxicity via Gut–Brain Axis Modulation of Tryptophan Metabolism and Oxidative‐Inflammatory Crosstalk

open access: yesiMetaOmics, EarlyView.
Copper interferes with tryptophan metabolism and 5‐HT levels by modulating intestinal flora. Intestinal barrier breakdown and inflammatory response trigger nerve damage under copper exposure. W. coagulans XY2 alleviates copper‐induced neurotoxicity by targeting a multi‐dimensional “tryptophan metabolism‐antioxidant defense‐gut‐brain axis” network.
Yufang Gao, Xiaodong Zheng, Fujie Yan
wiley   +1 more source

Mella (Olax zeylanica) Leaves as an Eco-friendly Repellent for Storage Insect Pest Management

open access: yesJournal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 2013
Among the cereals, rice is the most important staple food supplying energy requirements for mostof the worlds’ population. However during storage a loss of about 10-20% rice grains occurs due to storedgrain pests.
H. S. D. Fernando   +1 more
doaj  

EFEKTIVITAS EKSTRAK DAUN CENGKEH (Zysygium aromaticum ) \ud SEBAGAI REPELLENT NYAMUK (Culex sp) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Mosquito is on of insect that interferes with human and animal. The effect of a bit of mosquito are itch, mosquito hoomthe sickness also. According to kesumawati (2003) subtropics area.
Puspita Rini, Marga
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Lemon essential oil; the organic insect repellent [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Commercial insecticides are widely used in most sectors of the agricultural production to avoid or reduce losses by insects and hence it can improve the production as well as the quality of the product produced.
Abdul Halim, Norhazimah   +5 more
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