Publications by authors named "Shafia Siddiqui"
Chemosphere
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- Helicoverpaarmigera is a major agricultural pest causing significant economic and environmental challenges, leading farmers to seek various control strategies, which can be costly.
- This study investigates the entomotoxic effects of carbon nanoparticles derived from waste-candle soot compared to commercial carbon nanotubes on H. armigera.
- Results show that larvae exposed to the carbon nanoparticles experienced weight loss, increased antioxidant enzyme levels, reduced egg-laying capacity, and ultimately a halt in the pest's population growth, suggesting CNPs as a promising and cost-effective pest control option.
