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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]

open access: yes, 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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Photonic crystals and insects vision

open access: yesBulletin of the National Research Centre
Background Most insects have compound eyes to enable them to see accurately, especially at night. In order to be able to see well, these eyes must be provided with some special structures, such as photonic crystals.
Mohamed Ragaei   +3 more
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Should Grain Elevator Managers Adopt Integrated Pest Management? [PDF]

open access: yes
Insect infestation during storage and processing causes millions of dollars of wheat damage annually in the United States. Insect infestation reduces wheat storing processing profit as well as consumer confidence in wheat food products.
Adam, Brian D.   +3 more
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Efficacy of high temperatures against stored product insects [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Vorratsschädliche Insekten sind Spezialisten, die in der Lage sind, trockene pflanzliche Materialien aufzuspüren, zu besiedeln und damit über die Befeuchtung durch Respiration dem Abbau durch weitere Organismen (Pilze, Milben, Bakterien) zuzuführen.
Adler, Cornel
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Effects of Diatomaceous Earth on the Mortality and Progeny Production of Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrychidae)

open access: yesJournal of Agricultural Sciences, 2011
Laboratory experiments were conducted to assess the insecticidal effect of the diatomaceous earth (DE) formulation Insecto® against adult stage of Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) at two levels of relative humidity i.e. 40 and 55%, and three exposure periods of
Ahmet Ferizli   +2 more
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Pós inertes no controle das principais pragas de grãos armazenados. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
bitstream/item/84119/1/CNPT-BOL.-PESQ.-8-02 ...
BECKEL, H., LORINI, I., MORÁS, A.
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