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Biological Pesticides as Viable Alternative to Synthetic Pesticides for Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition: A Systematic Review

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The overuse of synthetic pesticides in agriculture has raised significant environmental and health concerns. Biopesticides have emerged as viable, environmentally compatible alternatives. However, recent comprehensive reviews integrating all biopesticide categories and emphasizing their contribution to synthetic‐pesticide‐free and health‐safe ...
Molalign Assefa, Mohammed Tariq Saeed, Tahira Naz, Youpeng Fan, Xiangyu Zhao, Yuanda Song   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of botanical preparations for the control of rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) during rice seed storage and their impact on the rice seed viability : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Seed Technology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]

, 2001
Food security and the maintenance of seed quality from harvest to planting are key issues for peasant farmers. In Sierra Leone, up to 28% of rice seed can be damaged by rice weevil in the six months storage period.
Sartie, Alieu Mortuwah
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Enhancing Stored Wheat Shelf Life: Advances in Storage Technologies, Integrated Pest Management, and Climate‐Responsive Approaches

Food and Energy Security, Volume 15, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
ABSTRACT Recent advances in agricultural production and storage systems have contributed to a significant enhancement in annual wheat production and preservation, aimed at satisfying increasing consumer demands. Despite such potential developments, there are still significant post‐harvest losses in stored wheat, induced by destructive pests, grain ...
Hafiz Muhammad Bilal Yousuf, Muhammad Yasin, Kurt A. Rosentrater, Muhammad Asif Khan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spinosad-induced stress on the maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais

Julius-Kühn-Archiv, 2018
Although seldom considered, sublethal insecticide exposure may lead to harmful, neutral, or even beneficial responses that may affect (or not) the behavior and fitness of the exposed insects.
Guedes, Raul Narciso C., Vélez, Mayra, Walse, Spencer S.   +2 more
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Appraisal of Protocol for the Rapid Screening of Maize Genotypes for Maize Weevil Resistance

African Entomology, 2010
A simplified, rapid protocol for screening maize genotypes for grain weevil resistance is required, therefore some modifications to the standard method (Dobie 1974) were appraised. The optimum oviposition period and minimum number of randomly selected weevils (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) from a laboratory culture (without the procedure of sexing ...
J. Derera, K.V. Pixley, D.P. Giga
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Green Oil‐in‐Water Nanoemulsions for Delivery of Phytochemicals With Pesticidal Activity for Sustainable Food Production and Safety

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Green oil‐in‐water (O/W) nanoemulsions incorporating essential oils (EOs) and food‐derived compounds are gaining prominence as biopesticidal platforms that address the growing demand for sustainable agriculture, food safety, and reduced chemical inputs.
Anna Paula Azevedo de Carvalho, David A. Weitz, Carlos Adam Conte‐Junior   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of ultraviolet-C and microwave irradiation on the expression of heat shock protein genes in the maize weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

European Journal of Entomology, 2016
The maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky), is a major pest of stored grain kernels. Irradiation is an established technique for controlling insects in stored grain and is a major stress factor affecting these insects.
Jatuporn TUNGJITWITAYAKUL, Nujira TATUN, Boongeua VAJARASATHIRA, Sho SAKURAI   +3 more
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Shades of yellow: interactive effects of visual and odour cues in a pest beetle [PDF]

, 2016
Background: The visual ecology of pest insects is poorly studied compared to the role of odour cues in determining their behaviour. Furthermore, the combined effects of both odour and vision on insect orientation are frequently ignored, but could impact ...
Aluja, Arnold, Arnold, Backhaus, Backhaus, Balkenius, Batschelet, Beattie, Becher, Bell, Bell, Bernard, Campbell, Campbell, Chittka, Cooter, Dobie, Dyer, Dyer, Eguchi, Frye, Giurfa, Giurfa, Han, Hardie, Horn, Horn, Ilić, Jayasekara, Kamanula, Kelber, Kelber, Kramer, Kunze, Lunau, Maimon, McMahon, Morante, Otálora-Luna, Otálora-Luna, Otálora-Luna, Peitsch, R Development Core Team, Raguso, Reeves, Reiser, Rietdorf, Rockstein, Semeao, Spaethe, Srinivasan, Telles, Todd, Trematerra, Ukeh, Ukeh, Van der Ent, Vorobyev, Willis, Wäckers, Yamaguchi, Zermoglio   +61 more
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Edge Effect on the Distribution of the Green Shield Bug Palomena prasina in Hazelnut Orchards, and the Role of Adjacent Habitats in Crop Colonization

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, Volume 174, Issue 5, Page 461-474, May 2026.
Spring–Summer spatial dynamics of Palomena prasina (L.) and potential IPM strategies. ABSTRACT Palomena prasina (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), the green shield bug (GSB), is an important hazelnut pest in Southern Europe. Currently, its control focuses on insecticide spraying during the crop season. We hypothesized that, as for other pentatomid species,
Laetitia Driss, Christophe Andalo, Chloé Liedtke, Rachid Hamidi, Alexandra Magro   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Screening for new sources of resistance to Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) infestation in stored maize genotypes

Journal of Crop Protection, 2015
New sources of maize resistance to the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais infestation are indispensable in successful breeding programs against post harvest grain damage. The study investigated the characters and mechanisms that confer resistance to weevil
Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Chris Olukayode Adedire, Emmanuel Oludele Ogunwolu   +2 more
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