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Combined effects of neem (Azadirachta indica) and sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil as wood preservative on subterranean termites in the field

Maderas: Ciencia y Tecnología, 2021
The current study was aimed to evaluate the effect of neem and sesame oils for the improvement of poplar (Populus spp.) wood resistance to subterranean termite in the field.
Zarnab Fatima, Sohail Ahmed, Babar Hassan   +2 more
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Environmental Pesticide Exposure in the Etiology of Pediatric Brain Tumors and Leukemia: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological Studies

International Journal of Cancer, Volume 159, Issue 6, Page 1360-1384, 15 September 2026.
ABSTRACT Pediatric cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The etiologies of pediatric cancer are largely unknown, but environmental pesticide exposures are likely to contribute. Chronic low‐dose exposure to pesticide mixtures through drinking water is a growing concern in agricultural communities.
Grace N. VanDeSteeg, Alyssa R. Russum, Matthew R. Sandbulte, Eleanor G. Rogan, Martha G. Rhoades   +4 more
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Wood resistance of Magonia pubescens (Sapindaceae), Dalbergia nigra, and Machaerium amplum (Fabaceae) to Nasutitermes sp. (Blattodea: Termitidae) [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Biology
Termites of the genus Nasutitermes sp. (Blattodea: Termitidae), which feed on cellulose, may cause wood to become brittle and fragile. This study aimed to evaluate the natural resistance of three native wood species: Magonia pubescens (Sapindaceae ...
S. A. G. Souza, E. E. P. Baraúna, P. G. Lemes, T. M. M. Mota-Filho, T. R. Brito, T. Baldin, L. R. Carvalho, S. Schettino, F. Colen, M. D. C. Arantes   +9 more
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Mandible composition and properties in two selected praying mantises (Insecta, Mantodea)

The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 9, Page 2298-2314, September 2026.
Abstract Insects process their food with their cuticle‐based mouthparts. These feeding structures reflect their diversity and can, in some cases, showcase adaptations in material composition, mechanical properties, and shape to suit their specific dietary preferences.
Malo Roze, Stanislav N. Gorb, Timo Zeimet, Wencke Krings   +3 more
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Termite Microbial Symbiosis as a Model for Innovative Design of Lignocellulosic Future Biorefinery: Current Paradigms and Future Perspectives

Biomass
The hunt for renewable and alternative fuels has driven research towards the biological conversion of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) into biofuels, including bioethanol and biohydrogen.
Mudasir A. Dar, Rongrong Xie, Hossain M. Zabed, Shehbaz Ali, Daochen Zhu, Jianzhong Sun   +5 more
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Termites (Blattodea Latreille 1810, Termitoidae Latreille 1802) of Abuko Nature Reserve, Nyambai Forest Park and Tanji Bird Reserve (The Gambia)

Insects, 2019
From 28 October to 5 November 2013, a termite study was undertaken in 3 protected sites in The Gambia (West Africa). The aim of the study is to investigate the diversity of termites in three protected areas in the western region of the country.
Abdoulaye Baila Ndiaye, Ebrima Njie, Paul A. Correa   +2 more
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Seasonal Effect on the Chemical Composition of Lippia alba Volatile Chemotypes

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 9, September 2026.
L. alba, a Brazilian medicinal species, is known for its volatile chemotypes, with fewer studies of its nonvolatile composition. Chemical characterization via GC‐MS and LC‐MS of five individuals, during the rainy and dry season, confirm the variability of the volatile composition but the nonvolatile composition was similar, with a discrete seasonal ...
Marcelino Santiago Barroso Neto, Erilene Nayrã Mendonça Brito Lopes, Marcia Ortiz Mayo Marques, Alex Aparecido Rosini Silva, Patricia de Oliveira Carvalho, Alexandra Christine Helena Frankland Sawaya   +5 more
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Termite (Blattodea: Isoptera) Distribution Along an Elevational Gradient in Northwestern African Mountains

Diversity
We examined the distribution of termites along an elevational gradient in the western Rif Mountains of northern Morocco. Sampling followed standardized protocols at nine forest sites (125, 325, 488, 715, 850, 1150, 1316, 1544, and 1700 masl), all except ...
Aya Najjari, David Hernández-Teixidor, Bilal El Ajjouri, Yousra Benyahia, Ahmed Taheri   +4 more
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Antioxidant Potential of Schistocerca gregaria (Orthoptera: Acrididae) Extract: HPLC Analysis, Molecular Docking, and Bioassays

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 9, September 2026.
The edible insect Schistocerca gregaria exhibits potent antioxidant activity and represents a sustainable food source while contributing to pest management. Integrated in vitro antioxidant assays, molecular docking with heme oxygenase, cytotoxicity evaluation in human skin fibroblasts, and in vivo safety studies via different administration routes ...
Magda M. Aboelmahasen, Reem M. Khorshed, Said M. Said, Shaymaa H. Mahmoud, Islam M. El‐Garawani, Heba M. R. Hathout   +5 more
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Population Status, Ecology and Conservation Challenges of Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis), Especially in the Southern Africa Subregion: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 9, September 2026.
The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) occupies a wide range of natural and human‐modified habitats, yet research effort across its range is highly uneven. Our systematic review of 173 studies synthesises patterns in population trends, habitat use, breeding ecology, threats and ecosystem services, revealing strong geographic and thematic biases in available ...
Bhekinkosi Sibanda, Tawanda Tarakini, Josphine Mundava   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source