Development of A Comprehensive Biological Hazard-Proof Packaging Film with Insect-Repellent, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Activities.

A multifunctional film with insect-repellent and antimicrobial activities was developed. Star anise (Illicium verum Hook. f.

Chlorine dioxide enhances lipid peroxidation through inhibiting calcium-independent cellular PLA in larvae of the Indianmeal moth, Plodia interpunctella.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids usually undergo lipid peroxidation induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Calcium-independent cellular phospholipase A (iPLA) can maintain fatty acid compositions in phospholipids depending on physiological conditions. An insect iPLA (Pi-iPLA) was predicted from the transciptome of the Indianmeal moth, Plodia interpunctella.

Heat Tolerance Induction of the Indian Meal Moth (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Is Accompanied by Upregulation of Heat Shock Proteins and Polyols.

The Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella, causes massive damage to stored grains and processed foods. Heat treatment has been widely used to control insect pests infesting stored grains. However, heat treatment may result in unsatisfactory control owing to heat tolerance of target insects.

Oxidative stress induced by chlorine dioxide as an insecticidal factor to the Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella.

A novel fumigant, chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is a commercial bleaching and disinfection agent. Recent study indicates its insecticidal activity. However, its mode of action to kill insects is yet to be understood.