Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.) is considered as the most harmful pulse beetle attacking
stored grains. Since synthetic pesticides have numerous disadvantages to human health …

To date, several synthetic preservatives have been used for management of food losses
caused by insect and fungal pathogens, however, development of resistant races and …

Although the use of synthetic chemicals is the principal method for insect pest management,
their widespread application has led to numerous side effects, including environmental …

Cool season legumes (Faba bean, chickpea, lentil, pea, and grass pea) are important
protein harvests for food and nutrition security in many countries. They play key roles in …

At the intersection of insect control and sustainability goals, dielectric heating emerges as a
promising solution. In agriculture, where insect pests can reduce agricultural yields and the …

Since some synthetic insecticides cause damage to human health, compounds in plants can
be viable alternatives to conventional synthetic pesticides. Dittrichia viscosa L. is a perennial …

Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.)(C. maculatus) is one of the major pests of legume seeds in
storage causing significant damage, leading to food insecurity and low income for farmers …

Cold plasma has proven itself as a promising method of food preservation by controlling
food spoilage bacteria at very low temperatures. It is showing potential for insect control …

Ozone gas (O 3) is a prominent alternative for the integrated pest management of stored
products. The present study fitted a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model to elucidate …

Insects are one of the major reasons for post-harvest losses in stored food legumes. Real
time detection at an early stage of insect infestation can overcome the foremost problem of …