Cinnamaldehyde and related phenylpropanoids, natural repellents, and insecticides against Sitophilus zeamais (Motsch.). A chemical structure-bioactivity relationship.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9132
Abstract: BACKGROUND The insecticidal and repellent effects on adult Sitophilus zeamais of 12 cinnamaldehyde-related compounds was evaluated by contact toxicity bioassays and a two-choice olfactometer. To determine non-toxicity in mammals, body weight, serum biochemical profiles, liver… read more here.
Keywords: sitophilus zeamais; cinnamaldehyde; cinnamaldehyde related; toxicity ... See more keywords
Insecticidal activity of the essential oil of Piper corcovadensis leaves and its major compound (1-butyl-3,4-methylenedioxybenzene) against the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6712
Abstract: BACKGROUND Sitophilus zeamais is economically one of the most impactful pests, attacking various grains and processed foods. The control of this insect has been achieved using synthetic insecticides, whose exacerbated and careless use has led… read more here.
Keywords: essential oil; piper corcovadensis; sitophilus zeamais; major compound ... See more keywords
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
Amide alkaloids from Piper guineense and its crude extract as protectants against Sitophilus zeamais
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DOI: 10.1007/s41348-021-00518-y
Abstract: The edible plant, Piper guineense Schum and Thonn, belongs to the family Piperaceae and possesses insecticidal properties against stored product insects, but information on isolation and use of its amide alkaloids for the control of… read more here.
Keywords: zeamais; piper guineense; sitophilus zeamais; amide alkaloids ... See more keywords
Chemical composition and toxicity of Jatropha curcas seed oil against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky as affected by pre-extraction treatment of seeds
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101333
Abstract: Abstract This study evaluated the chemical composition and toxicity of fixed oils obtained from Jatropha curcas seeds pre-treated with different methods (cooking, roasting and raw) against maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky. Palmitic acid was the… read more here.
Keywords: seed; sitophilus zeamais; jatropha curcas; chemical composition ... See more keywords
An insecticide formulation of terpene ketones against Sitophilus zeamais and its incorporation into low density polyethylene films
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cropro.2017.03.008
Abstract: Fil: Herrera, Jimena Maria. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Cordoba. Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biologia Vegetal. Universidad Nacional de Cordoba. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Fisicas y Naturales. Instituto Multidisciplinario… read more here.
Keywords: formulation terpene; ketones sitophilus; sitophilus zeamais; terpene ketones ... See more keywords
Insecticidal activity of bis(methylthio)methane based volatile extract of Olax zeylanica (L.) against Sitophilus zeamais (L.) and Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113635
Abstract: Abstract Sri Lankan natives traditionally introduce pungently odorized Olax zeylanica (L.) leaves into their grain storages aiming at the efficient control of insect pests associated with stored grains. The headspace components of O. zeylanica leaves… read more here.
Keywords: corcyra cephalonica; cephalonica stainton; bis methylthio; bmtm ... See more keywords
Efficacy of recovered diatomaceous earth from brewery to control Sitophilus zeamais and Acanthoscelides obtectus
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jspr.2019.07.004
Abstract: Abstract Diatomaceous earth (DE) is an inert dust that can be used as a filter in breweries and to control stored-product pests. Experiments were carried out with two DE types to identify their persistence in… read more here.
Keywords: zeamais acanthoscelides; zeamais; control; insects ... See more keywords
A method for reconstructing the internal morphological structure of wheat kernels upon Sitophilus zeamais infestation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jspr.2020.101676
Abstract: Abstract Weevils (Sitophilus zeamais) are the most harmful stored-grain pest, and they appear as damage inside wheat kernels. The morphological changes to the inner kernel structure that occur after weevil infestation have not been thoroughly… read more here.
Keywords: wheat kernels; wheat; sitophilus zeamais; morphological structure ... See more keywords
Eukaryotic Expression of the Cytochrome c Oxidase Subunit I of Sitophilus zeamais and Its Interaction with Allyl Isothiocyanate.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c08363
Abstract: Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a destructive pest of stored grains around the world. Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) was shown to have good bioactivity in the control of S. zeamais. In this study, the interaction… read more here.
Keywords: allyl isothiocyanate; cytochrome oxidase; sitophilus zeamais; zeamais ... See more keywords
Effect of Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Infestation on the Protein Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Wheat Grain
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toac168
Abstract: Abstract Boring pests such as Sitophilus zeamais (S. zeamais) are major threats in grain storage. However, how these pests affect the proteins of stored grains remains largely unknown. Here we aimed to investigate the effect… read more here.
Keywords: infestation; wheat grain; sitophilus zeamais; wheat ... See more keywords