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Epoxy tetrahydrophthalimides as potential bioactive agents: synthesis and computational study

Pest Management Science, Volume 81, Issue 12, Page 7995-8006, December 2025.
Epoxy tetrahydrophthalimides were synthesized and evaluated for phytotoxic activity. Some compounds showed greater inhibition than S‐metolachlor against Sorghum bicolor. Docking studies indicated interaction with mitogen‐activated protein kinase, suggesting it as a potential target.
Kariny Bragato Amorim Torrent, Vitor Cunha Baia, Laisa Samarini Gomes, Eloiza Ribeiro Castro, Vânia Maria Teixeira Carneiro, Elson Santiago Alvarenga   +5 more
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Optimal exposure dose of far infrared radiation for controlling Rhyzopertha dominica (Bostrichidae: Coleoptera) pest and boosting germination rate of Panicum miliaceum L. (Poaceae: Poales)

Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences
The optimal dose of the FIR source is influenced by several parameters, including the FIR source's power, exposure duration, distance from the sample, and the determination of the FIR threshold wavelength.
Ahmed Saleh, W.A. Ghaly, H. Bosly, U. Abu El-Ghiet   +3 more
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Plant compounds insecticide activity against Coleoptera pests of stored products Compostos de plantas com atividade inseticida a coleópteros-praga de produtos armazenados

Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira, 2007
The objective of this work was to screen plants with insecticide activity, in order to isolate, identify and assess the bioactivity of insecticide compounds present in these plants, against Coleoptera pests of stored products: Oryzaephilus surinamensis L.
Márcio Dionizio Moreira, Marcelo Coutinho Picanço, Luiz Cláudio de Almeida Barbosa, Raul Narciso Carvalho Guedes, Mateus Ribeiro de Campos, Gerson Adriano Silva, Júlio Cláudio Martins   +6 more
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Menthol and Its Derivatives: Exploring the Medical Application Potential

Engineering in Life Sciences, Volume 25, Issue 9, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Menthol, a natural organic compound and the primary component of mint, exhibits diverse biological activities, including analgesic, anti‐inflammatory, antibacterial, neuroprotective, and anticancer effects. The chemical modification of menthol, through processes such as esterification and amination, further enhances these activities, expanding
Jing Zhang, Yupei Hu, Zheng Wang
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Fumigant activity of Schinus terebinthifolius essential oil and its selected constituents against Rhyzopertha dominica

Revista Facultad Nacional de Agronomía Medellín, 2018
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the insecticidal potential of the essential oil from ripened and unripened fruit of the plant Schinus terebinthifolius and compare the toxic effects of artificial blends made with selected constituents of ...
Aline Fonseca Nascimento, Claudio Augusto Camara, Marcilio Martins Moraes   +2 more
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Phytochemistry, pharmacological insights, and food science applications of natural bioactive compounds from Ocimum species with a focus on essential oils

Food Frontiers, Volume 6, Issue 5, Page 2081-2107, September 2025.
The article examines the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and food science applications of essential oils and extracts from Ocimum species (basil). It covers diverse extraction methods like hydrodistillation and microwave‐assisted extraction while discussing pharmacological benefits.
Oberdan Oliveira Ferreira, Ravendra Kumar, Luiz Renan Ramos da Silva, Suraj N. Mali, Srushti Tambe, Ulisses Alves Rosa, Leonardo Souza Costa, Lohren Glendha Nunes Lobato, Anderson de Santana Botelho, Himani Karakoti, Sonu Kumar Mahawer, Marcilene Paiva da Silva, Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira, Eloisa Helena de Andrade Aguiar   +13 more
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Biochar Suppresses Growth, Pupation and Eclosion Success of a Specialist (Manduca sexta) and a Generalist (Spodoptera frugiperda) Insect Herbivore

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2025.
ABSTRACT Biochar is a charcoal‐like substance made by the pyrolysis of organic material from agricultural and forestry waste. While biochar is well documented for altering soil physicochemical conditions, few studies have investigated its possible effects on the management of arthropod pests.
Nischal Wagle, Soumya Unnikrishnan, Satinderpal Kaur, Engil Pereira, Rupesh Kariyat   +4 more
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Invader Competition with Local Competitors: Displacement or Coexistence among the Invasive Khapra Beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae), and Two Other Major Stored-Grain Beetles?

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2017
Local potential competitor species are important determinants of the invasibility of an environment even when widely recognized invasive species are concerned since it may compromise its establishment.
Nickolas G. Kavallieratos, Christos G. Athanassiou, Raul N. C. Guedes, Johanna D. Drempela, Maria C. Boukouvala, Maria C. Boukouvala   +5 more
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Advances in ozone technology for preservation of grains and end products: Application techniques, control of microbial contaminants, mitigation of mycotoxins, impact on quality, and regulatory approvals

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 24, Issue 3, May 2025.
Abstract Ozone has emerged as a promising technology for preserving stored grains and end products. Its efficiency as a biocide and the absence of residues make it an attractive alternative to traditional chemical methods of food preservation. This study reviews recent advancements in ozone application techniques, including continuous flow treatments ...
Eugénio da Piedade Edmundo Sitoe, Flaviana Coelho Pacheco, Florentina Domingos Chilala   +2 more
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Pairing Residual Contact Insecticide Use With Long‐Lasting Insecticide‐Incorporated Netting to Reduce Dispersal and Damage by Stored Product Insects

Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 149, Issue 4, Page 501-514, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Long‐lasting insecticide‐incorporated netting (LLIN) can intercept insects and has shown promise for pest management before and after harvest in agriculture. Understanding how to incorporate LLIN into existing integrated pest management (IPM) programs, with other commonly used tactics like residual contact insecticides, can significantly ...
Sabita Ranabhat, Jennifer Abshire, Joseph Castaldi, Deanna S. Scheff, Georgina V. Bingham, Tanja McKay, Kun Yan Zhu, William R. Morrison III   +7 more
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