Classification, biology and entomopathogenic fungi-based management and their mode of action against Drosophila species (Diptera: Drosophilidae): a review

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, P Sarayut… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the classification, biology, and
management of Drosophila species (Diptera: Drosophilidae) with a focus on …

First report on the enzymatic and immune response of Metarhizium majus bag formulated conidia against Spodoptera frugiperda: An ecofriendly microbial insecticide

V Perumal, S Kannan, L Alford, S Pittarate… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Entomopathogenic fungi from microbial sources are a powerful tool for combating
insecticide resistance in insect pests. The purpose of the current study was to isolate …

Entomopathogenic fungi based microbial insecticides and their physiological and biochemical effects on Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, A Lucy… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background 'The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda', represents a significant threat to
maize production, a major staple crop in Asian countries. Methods In pursuit of more …

Silicon quantum dots promote radish resistance to root herbivores without impairing rhizosphere microenvironment health

N Fan, C Zhao, Z Chang, L Yue, F He, Z Xiao… - Environmental Science …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Nanotechnology employing engineered nanoparticles is currently advocated as a promising
new field of interdisciplinary research for developing ecologically sound alternatives for crop …

Bioprospecting of Metarhizium anisopliae derived crude extract: a ecofriendly insecticide against insect pest

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, S Bedini… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Synthetic pesticides are a considerable issue in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Green
pesticides derived from fungi, provide an efficient tools and alternative to chemicals …

Biocontrol efficacy of Beauveria bassiana in combination with tobacco short stem and modified lure traps

P Krutmuang, J Rajula, S Pittarate, Y Chanbang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
The coffee berry borer Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari)(Coleoptera: Scolytidae) has been a
threat to coffee (Coffea arabica; Coffea robusta)(Rubiales: Rubiaceae) production for …

Chemical Composition, Preliminary Toxicity, and Antioxidant Potential of Piper marginatum Sensu Lato Essential Oils and Molecular Modeling Study

BS Feitosa, OO Ferreira, SN Mali, A Anand, JN Cruz… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The essential oils (OEs) of the leaves, stems, and spikes of P. marginatum were obtained by
hydrodistillation, steam distillation, and simultaneous extraction. The chemical constituents …

Pathogenicity of Metarhizium rileyi (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) against Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

P Vivekanandhan, TA Alahmadi… - Journal of Basic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Tenebrio molitor L., also known as the mealworm, is a polyphagous insect pest that infests
various stored grains worldwide. Both the adult and larval stages can cause significant …

Chemical Composition of Piper nigrum L. Cultivar Guajarina Essential Oils and Their Biological Activity

BS Feitosa, OO Ferreira, CJP Franco, H Karakoti… - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
The essential oils and aroma derived from the leaves (L), stems (St), and spikes (s) of Piper
nigrum L. cv. Guajarina were extracted; the essential oils were extracted using …

Toxicity, biochemical and molecular docking studies of Acacia nilotica L., essential oils against insect pests

P Vivekanandhan, SA Alharbi, MJ Ansari - Toxicon, 2024 - Elsevier
Botanical essential oils are natural insecticides derived from plants, offering eco-friendly
alternatives to synthetic chemicals for pest control. In this study, the essential oils were …