Lipids are biomolecules which are present in plants as general metabolites with different
functions such as structural, protective and also as storage material. Plants produce a high …

A one-step and eco-friendly process for the synthesis of silver-(protein-lipid) nanoparticles
(Ag-PL NPs)(core–shell) has been developed using the seed extract from wild Indian …

Allelopathy can be utilized to achieve the sustainable weed management either by using
allelochemicals as natural herbicides or through allelopathic interactions. More than 2000 …

Enterobacteria. The experiment with Avicenia marina showed remarkable pesticidal
activities against the grain storage pest. However more detailed studies are essential before …

Essential oils isolated from pine (Pinus longifolia L.), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus obliqua L'Her)
and coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) were screened for contact and fumigant activities …

Abstract Objectives Sterculia and Brachychiton are two related genera (Malvaceae)
containing more than 300 species. Most of these species are ornamental trees that are …

Sterculia foetida seeds are rich in various secondary metabolites such as fatty acids,
alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins, and possess multidisciplinary anti-inflammatory, anti …

A wide range of plant extracts have been used alternatively to chemical insecticides against
stored product insect pest species. These substances could be used alone or in combination …

The adaptation of herbivorous insects to new host plants is key to their evolutionary success
in diverse environments. Many insects are associated with mutualistic gut bacteria that …

This study was conducted to screen the insecticidal activity of five plant essential oils,
subsequently evaluated the seed treatment effect on mung bean seed with the selected …