Studying the Antifungal Effects of (Sprengel) R. King and H. Robinson (= Sprengel) as a Bio-Fumigant Plant Alone and in Combination with Biochar Against (Edson) Fitz.

spp. are soil-borne pathogens that cause damping-off and root rot diseases in many plant species such as cucumber. In the current study, the effect of dried roots-stems and leaves of (Sprengel) R.

Willd. Essential Oil: Chemical Profile and Insecticidal Potential against the Confused Flour Beetle, du Val.

The confused flour beetle, du Val, is one of the cosmopolitan and polyphagous storage insect pests. The frequent application of chemical insecticides has resulted in several side effects, including threats to human health and non-target organisms and the resistance of insect pests. In the current study, the fumigant toxicity and feeding deterrence potential of Willd.

Fabrication of essential oil-loaded chitosan nanoparticles and evaluation its insecticidal activity for controlling and .

Introduction: Plant essential oils (EOs) can be used as a feasible tool for insect pest control. Nanoparticle formulations of plant EOs can improve the efficiency and stability of EOs, as well as insecticidal potential.

Methods: In this study, L.

Some Physiological Effects of Nanofertilizers on Wheat-Aphid Interactions.

The increasing use of nanofertilizers in modern agriculture and their impact on crop yield and pest management require further research. In this study, the effects of nano-Fe, -Zn, and -Cu (which are synthesized based on nanochelating technology), and urea (N) fertilizers on the antioxidant activities of wheat plants (cv. Chamran), and the wheat green aphid (Rondani) are investigated.

Synergic effects of some plant-derived essential oils and Iranian isolates of entomopathogenic fungus Sorokin to control (Say) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).

Introduction: The bean weevil, , is one of the most important pests of the common bean, . The pest attacks seeds while they are still in the field. However, the damage continues during storage, where it causes the most significant losses.

Lycopersene: A review on extraction, identification and purification and applications.

Lycopersene is a stable and safe triterpenoid. Lycopersen had utilized as an antioxidant, antimutagenic, antiproliferative, cytotoxicity, antibacterial and pesticide. Obtaining pure Lycopersene from natural sources is very important for fundamental research and the above applications.

Physicochemical Properties of Sugarcane Cultivars Affected Life History and Population Growth Parameters of (Lefebvre) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).

The use of resistant cultivars is an efficient management strategy against . The effects of different sugarcane cultivars, CP48-103, CP57-614, CP69-1062, CP73-21, SP70-1143, and IRC99-02 were evaluated on the oviposition preference (free-choice assay), life history, and life table parameters of at 27 ± 1 °C, 60 ± 5% RH and a photoperiod of 16: 8 (L: D) h. The longest and shortest developmental times were on cultivars SP70-1143 and CP48-103, respectively.

Oviposition preference and life-history parameters of Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on different soybean (Glycine max) cultivars.

Background: Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) is one of the most destructive pests of stored legume seeds in many regions of the world. Evaluation of varietal resistance of host seeds to C.

Nanoencapsulation of Acetamiprid by Sodium Alginate and Polyethylene Glycol Enhanced Its Insecticidal Efficiency.

Nanoformulation has been considered one of the newly applied methods in integrated pest management strategies. In this research, a conventional neonicotinoid insecticide acetamiprid was nanoencapsulated via AL (Sodium Alginate) and PEG (Polyethylene Glycol) and tested against the elm leaf beetle . The synthesized particles had spherical-like morphology and nanoscale based on TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) and DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering).

Effects of High-Pressure Carbon Dioxide on the Sensory and Chemical Properties of Dried Dates and Its Toxicity against Galleria mellonella (L.) and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner).

Abstract: The use of chemical pesticides can have many detrimental side effects, including environmental pollution, and be a threat to human health. Carbon dioxide (CO2) treatment, a relatively new method for storage pest management, can replace harmful chemicals. Dates, an important food worldwide, contains many minerals, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and are an important dried fruit export from Iran annually.

Antifungal Activities of Pure and ZnO-Encapsulated Essential Oil of on as the Pathogenic Agent of Tomato Early Blight Disease.

The utilization of plant essential oils (EOs) and nanomaterials due to their safety compared with synthetic chemicals has been considered in the management of plant diseases. In this study, the inhibitory effects of , , , and EOs in pure and Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanocapsulated formulations were evaluated on the mycelial growth of to find a suitable alternative for synthetic chemicals. The crystal structure and morphological properties of the fabricated nanomaterials were assessed X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analyses.

Chemical Profiles and Insecticidal Potential of Essential Oils Isolated from Four Species against (F.).

Although chemical pesticides have been efficiently used to manage insect pest, their overuse has led to environmental contamination and threats to human health, enticing researchers to introduce eco-friendly and effective agents. In this study, the insecticidal effectiveness of essential oils isolated from species, including , , , and , was evaluated against the adults of . The terpenes -cymene, 1,8-cineole, linalool, α-terpineol, and carvacrol were the prominent compounds in the hydrodistilled essential oils.

Promising Insecticidal Efficiency of Essential Oils Isolated from Four Cultivated Species in Iran against the Lesser Grain Borer, (F.).

The lesser grain borer, (F.), causes damage to stored grains resulting in both quantitative and qualitative losses. The use of synthetic fumigants in the management of stored-product pests resulted in undesirable side effects such as environmental contamination and threat to human and animal health.

Encapsulation of Essential Oil by Mesoporous Silicates for Effective Control of the Cowpea Weevil, (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).

Although the use of synthetic chemicals is the principal method for insect pest management, their widespread application has led to numerous side effects, including environmental pollution and threats to human and animal health. Plant essential oils have been introduced as promising natural substitutes for synthetic insecticides. However, high volatility and/or low durability are the main limiting factors for essential oil application for control of insect pests.

Evaluation of the Potential of a Lectin Extracted from L. as a Biorational Agent against L.

Rice weevil, L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is one of the most destructive stored-product pests that is resistant to a wide range of chemical insecticides. In the present study, we investigated whether a lectin extracted from L.

Hemocytic cell line from the moth Glyphodes pyloalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) response to essential oils from Artemisia annua (Asterales: Asteraceae).

Extensive usage of synthetic chemical pesticides has collateral effects in harming human and animal health and the environment and promoting the development of resistance in pests. The potential of plant compounds as bio insecticides has been described as a promising field of agricultural development. The present study involved the use of Artemisia annua essential oils to evaluate their cytotoxic activities against an established cell line of lesser mulberry pyralid.

Antifungal activity of TiO/AgBr nanocomposites on some phytopathogenic fungi.

TiO/AgBr composites were synthesized by a simple ultrasonic strategy. Various instruments such as SEM, EDX, XRD, and FT-IR were exploited to investigate their characteristics. Antifungal activities of the as-obtained samples were assessed through the inactivation of in the spore suspension method and mycelial growth inhibition of , , and in the microdilution method.

Acaricidal, Insecticidal, and Nematicidal Efficiency of Essential Oils Isolated from the Genus.

The overuse of synthetic pesticides in plant protection strategies has resulted in numerous side effects, including environmental contamination, food staff residues, and a threat to non-target organisms. Several studies have been performed to assess the pesticidal effects of plant-derived essential oils and their components, as partially safe and effective agents, on economically important pests. The essential oils isolated from species are being used in medicinal, cosmetic, and food industries.

High-Pressure Carbon Dioxide Use to Control Dried Apricot Pests, and , and Assessing the Qualitative Traits of Dried Pieces of Treated Apricot.

One of the new ways of warehouse pest control is the carbon dioxide treatment, which had no residues on the target products. In the present research, at first, CO gas was applied to control two important pest species infesting dried apricots. Dry apricots infested with adults of (Herbst) or (F.

Mulberry Protection through Flowering-Stage Essential Oil of against the Lesser Mulberry Pyralid, Walker.

In the present study, the toxicity and physiological disorders of the essential oil isolated from flowers were assessed against one of the main insect pests of mulberry, Walker, announcing one of the safe and effective alternatives to synthetic pesticides. The LC (lethal concentration to kill 50% of tested insects) values of the oral and fumigant bioassays of essential oil were 1.204 % W/V and 3.

Toxicity and deleterious effects of Artemisia annua essential oil extracts on mulberry pyralid (Glyphodes pyloalis).

Botanical extracts are an important source of bio-pesticides and are generally considered safe to the environment. Artemisia annua L, a medicinal plant, well known for its antimalarial potential, was evaluated as a source of a type of essential oil collected during vegetative growth stage against Glyphodes pyloalis Walker. The main chemical components of the essential oil at vegetative stage of Artemisia annua was analyzed by GC- MS and contained 1,8-cineole (18.

Evaluation of the Toxicity of C. A. Mey Essential Oil to Storage and Greenhouse Insect Pests and a Predator Ladybird.

The use of chemical insecticides has had several side-effects, such as environmental contamination, foodborne residues, and human health threats. The utilization of plant-derived essential oils as efficient bio-rational agents has been acknowledged in pest management strategies. In the present study, the fumigant toxicity of essential oil isolated from was assessed against cosmopolitan stored-product insect pests: Everts (khapra beetle), (Fabricius) (lesser grain borer), (Herbst) (red flour beetle), and (L.

Essential Oils Extracted from Different Species of the Lamiaceae Plant Family as Prospective Bioagents against Several Detrimental Pests.

On the basis of the side effects of detrimental synthetic chemicals, introducing healthy, available, and effective bioagents for pest management is critical. Due to this circumstance, several studies have been conducted that evaluate the pesticidal potency of plant-derived essential oils. This review presents the pesticidal efficiency of essential oils isolated from different genera of the Lamiaceae family including Gronovius, Jacquin, L.

Tritrophic Interactions of Cucumber Cultivar, Aphis gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae), and Its Predator Hippodamia variegata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).

The melon aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover, is a cosmopolitan pest that infests and damages a wide range of crop plants, especially cucurbits. It is a host of the coccinellid predator, Hippodamia variegata (Goeze), that has the potential to suppress the pest on leaves of cucumber plants grown in greenhouses. Melon aphids were reared on either Storm or Khasib cucumber cultivars to determine whether there would be a difference in their development and reproduction.

Efficacy of Nanoencapsulated Thymus eriocalyx and Thymus kotschyanus Essential Oils by a Mesoporous Material MCM-41 Against Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae).

Inspite of well-established potentiality of plant essential oils as biopesticides, their environmentally low persistence is considered as a hindering obstacle for its commercialization. In the present study, chemical composition and toxicity of essential oils isolated from leaves of Thymus eriocalyx and Thymus kotschyanus were evaluated against two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae. The chemicals present in the crude oil were found to be thymol (28.