Non-target effects of essential oil-based biopesticides for crop protection: Impact on natural enemies, pollinators, and soil invertebrates

G Giunti, G Benelli, V Palmeri, F Laudani, M Ricupero… - Biological Control, 2022 - Elsevier
The control of arthropod pests of agricultural importance is increasingly difficult due to the
quick development of resistance in the targeted pest populations coupled to their massive …

Mechanical and thermal properties of jute/aloevera hybrid natural fiber reinforced composites

D Chandramohan, T Sathish, SD Kumar… - AIP Conference …, 2020 - pubs.aip.org
Composite materials have been in use since ages. The introduction of chemical revolution
changed the face of composite development. However, the environmental impact of polymer …

Essential oil-loaded polymeric nanoparticles as a viable alternative to control storage grain insects-a review

A Choudhary, U Rani, R Thakur, RK Salar - Journal of Stored Products …, 2024 - Elsevier
The loss of stored grains is becoming a major issue globally because of insect infestation.
The extensive usage of chemical insecticides for insect control has caused enormous harm …

Photocatalytic and antibacterial activities of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized from Lupinus albus and Lupinus pilosus plant extracts via green synthesis approach

S Mirza, AA Hussaini, G Öztürk, M Turgut… - Inorganic Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles synthesized using plant biomasses have attracted scientists
due to their high biocompatibility, low toxicity, and ease of production. Green synthesis is …

Bioefficacy of Epaltes divaricata (L.) n-Hexane extracts and their major metabolites against the Lepidopteran pests Spodoptera litura (fab.) and dengue mosquito …

K Amala, S Karthi, R Ganesan, N Radhakrishnan… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
The present research investigated the chemical characterization and insecticidal activity of n-
Hexane extracts of Epaltes divaricata (NH-EDx) along with their chief derivatives n …

Biocontrol efficacy of cajeput oil against Anopheles stephensi L. mosquito and its effect on non-target species

P Vivekanandhan, TA Alahmadi, MJ Ansari… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Chemical insecticides are effective at controlling mosquito populations, but their excessive
use can pollute the environment and harm non-target organisms. Mosquitoes can also …

Chemical Composition and Broad-Spectrum Insecticidal Activity of the Flower Essential Oil from an Ancient Sicilian Food Plant, Ridolfia segetum

N Badalamenti, V Ilardi, M Bruno, R Pavela… - Agriculture, 2021 - mdpi.com
Several species of the family Apiaceae are aromatic herbs that produce essential oils usable
on an industrial scale for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food purposes. In particular, some …

Synergistic mechanism of insecticidal activity in basil and mandarin essential oils against the tobacco cutworm

S Kim, J Yoon, JH Tak - Journal of Pest Science, 2021 - Springer
Owing to the complexity in the chemical composition of plant essential oils, they often
display enhanced insecticidal activity when applied as a mixture. Although the insecticidal …

Immunomodulatory, cyto-genotoxic, and growth regulatory effects of nerolidol on melon fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett)(Diptera: Tephritidae)

S Singh, E Mahajan, SK Sohal - Toxicon, 2023 - Elsevier
Insects have evolved a robust immune system consisting of humoral and cellular branches
and their orchestrated response enables insect to defend against exogenous stressors …

Appraisal of growth inhibitory, biochemical and genotoxic effects of Allyl Isothiocyanate on different developmental stages of Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) …

S Singh, Diksha, E Mahajan, SK Sohal - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), a glucosinolates' hydrolytic product, was studied for its anti-
insect potential against an economically important, destructive tephritid pest, Zeugodacus …