Assessment of combining biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using and gamma irradiation for controlling (saunders) (lepidoptera: Gelechiidae).

Purpose: Combining gamma irradiation and nanotechnology has become one of the most promising new approaches for area-wide (AW) pest management in recent years. The laboratory trials were conducted to determine the combining effects of -AgNPs and gamma irradiation for controlling Radio-sensitivity of male pupae at different doses of gamma radiation and the effectiveness of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using on larval instar were assayed. Additionally, the ultrastructure changes on the alimentary canal of 4 instar larvae were studied to evaluate the impact of the combined approach at a cellular level.