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View article: Management of the maize weevil (Sitophilus oryzae L.) using turmeric (Curcuma longa) essential oil
Management of the maize weevil (Sitophilus oryzae L.) using turmeric (Curcuma longa) essential oil Open
Among the various insect pests infesting stored maize, the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is one of the most destructive pests, capable of causing 100 % infestation and significant qualitative losses. Essent…
View article: Essential oil of garlic, Allium sativum L.: A promising alternative for the management of Sitophilus oryzae (L.)
Essential oil of garlic, Allium sativum L.: A promising alternative for the management of Sitophilus oryzae (L.) Open
The study evaluates the effectiveness of garlic essential oil as a fumigant and contact toxicant against adult rice weevils (Sitophilus oryzae L.) (Curculionidae: Coleoptera). Garlic essential oil demonstrated significant fumigant toxicity…
View article: Insecticidal activity and phytochemical profiling of Annona squamosa (L.) leaf extract against the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith)
Insecticidal activity and phytochemical profiling of Annona squamosa (L.) leaf extract against the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) Open
To identify an effective botanical extract for pest control, six locally available plant species were screened for their toxic effects against Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) larvae. These species included Annona squamosa (L.), Calotrop…
View article: Comparative effectiveness of plant-derived insecticides against whiteflies Bemisia tabaci Gennadius and thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman in tomatoes: A laboratory study
Comparative effectiveness of plant-derived insecticides against whiteflies Bemisia tabaci Gennadius and thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman in tomatoes: A laboratory study Open
Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) and thrips (Thrips tabaci) are significant sucking pests of tomatoes, posing increasing threats to crop health and leading to considerable economic losses, particularly in the context of climate change. These pe…
View article: Molecular Characterisation and Toxicity Analysis of Indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner Isolates against Cucurbit Fruit Fly Maggots, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquilett) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Molecular Characterisation and Toxicity Analysis of Indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner Isolates against Cucurbit Fruit Fly Maggots, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquilett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) Open
Background: Indiscriminate use of insecticides against fruit flies (Tephritidae: Diptera) has led to the development of residue and resistance and there is a need to try alternate eco-friendly management practices. Bacillus thuringiensis (…
View article: Comprehensive analysis of little leaf disease incidence and resistance in eggplant
Comprehensive analysis of little leaf disease incidence and resistance in eggplant Open
Background Little leaf disease caused by phytoplasma infection is a significant threat to eggplant (also known as brinjal) cultivation in India. This study focused on the molecular characterisation of the phytoplasma strains and insect vec…
View article: Exploring Newer Molecules With Novel Modes of Action For The Management of The Invasive Maize Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith)
Exploring Newer Molecules With Novel Modes of Action For The Management of The Invasive Maize Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) Open
Maize is affected by more than 30 insect pests and the recent attack by the invasive fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda has been a serious concern to maize growers all over the country. Being polyphagous with a wider host range, the pest …
View article: Foliar Application of Nutrient Formulation to Enhance Growth and PRSV Tolerance in Commercial Varieties of Papaya
Foliar Application of Nutrient Formulation to Enhance Growth and PRSV Tolerance in Commercial Varieties of Papaya Open
Papaya is an important tropical fruit crop mainly cultivated for fresh fruit as well as papain production. Papaya ring spot virus (PRSV) is a major threat to papaya cultivation which results in severe yield loss. A field experiment was car…
View article: Exploring the Insecticidal and Repellent Activity of Garlic Essential Oil against Sitophilus oryzae (L.) Infestation in Stored Maize
Exploring the Insecticidal and Repellent Activity of Garlic Essential Oil against Sitophilus oryzae (L.) Infestation in Stored Maize Open
The potential of garlic essential oil for its insecticidal and repellent properties against the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae was investigated through various bioassays. The results of the contact toxicity assay showed that the mortality …
View article: Evaluating artificial diets for cucurbit fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquilett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) maggots through age-stage, two sex life table approach
Evaluating artificial diets for cucurbit fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquilett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) maggots through age-stage, two sex life table approach Open
The cucurbit fruit fly or melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquilett) is the most devastating pest of horticultural crops. Laboratory research with maggots and adults of fruit flies necessitates the need for mass rearing. Only a few artif…
View article: Field evaluation of food baits against female melon fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Field evaluation of food baits against female melon fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) Open
The attraction of the female melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coq.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) to three food baits were evaluated in snake gourd (Trichosanthes anguina L.) and ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula (L.)) ecosystems at both Coimbatore …
View article: Evaluation of food-based attractants with low cost fruit fly trap against cucurbit fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coq.) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Evaluation of food-based attractants with low cost fruit fly trap against cucurbit fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coq.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) Open
Field experiments on effectiveness of food baits in attracting fruit flies under cucurbit ecosystem were conducted at Coimbatore (1101’6’’N 760 58’21’’E and Dharmapuri (400 26.767’N 79058.9331’W) Tamil Nadu, India. The pulps of banana, pap…
View article: Genetic Analysis of Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera; Tephritidae) Populations Collected from Fruit Growing Areas in Western Tamil Nadu, India
Genetic Analysis of Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera; Tephritidae) Populations Collected from Fruit Growing Areas in Western Tamil Nadu, India Open
Fruit flies under Tephritidae are one of the diverse and agriculturally important insects.It needs reliable taxonomic procedures to resolve species complexes and genetic structure analysis to effectively control this pest.Little attention …
View article: Entomofauna of Sorghum
Entomofauna of Sorghum Open
Entomofaunal diversity at different growth stages (seedling, vegetative, flowering and maturity stage) of sorghum crop under irrigated condition was studied at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, during October 2017-January…
View article: A low cost bisexual food baited trap for Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillet) (Tephritidae: Diptera) in gourds
A low cost bisexual food baited trap for Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillet) (Tephritidae: Diptera) in gourds Open
A low cost fruit fly trap was designed to attract the fruit flies with food baits. The preliminary field experiments were conducted for selecting the food bait and its concentration. A combination of 30 g of banana pulp + 3 ml of food grad…
View article: Population Dynamics of Sucking Pests on Bhendi, Abelmoschus esculentus L. (Moench)
Population Dynamics of Sucking Pests on Bhendi, Abelmoschus esculentus L. (Moench) Open
Field investigations were made during 2017-2018 (Aug-April) in bhendi Co4 hybrid raised under organic conditions in farmer’s field of Thondamuthur block, Coimbatore. The population dynamics of sucking pests in bhendi viz., leafhopper (Amra…