Effects of Opuntia ficus-indica lectin on feeding, survival, and gut enzymes of maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais
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DOI: 10.1007/s13765-018-0363-7
Abstract: In this study, the effects of Opuntia ficus-indica lectin (OfiL) on the survival and nutritional parameters of Sitophilus zeamais (maize weevil) adults were evaluated. OfiL was incorporated into the artificial diets at concentrations of 15,… read more here.
Keywords: effects opuntia; sitophilus zeamais; indica lectin; ficus indica ... See more keywords
Resistance of Selected Sorghum Genotypes to Maize Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvy049
Abstract: Abstract The maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is a major insect pest of stored grain. This study evaluated resistance of grain of 26 sorghum genotypes, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, to maize weevil under… read more here.
Keywords: sorghum genotypes; maize weevil; resistance; coleoptera curculionidae ... See more keywords
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY OF INDIAN BORAGE ESSENTIAL OIL AGAINST MAIZE WEEVIL
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DOI: 10.21660/2019.56.4580
Abstract: Biopesticide has become more important in stored product pest management, since the use of synthetic insecticides causes adverse effects to human health and the environment. The aim of this research was to determine the chemical… read more here.
Keywords: essential oil; indian borage; chemical composition; maize weevil ... See more keywords