Biology, classification, and entomopathogen-based management and their mode of action on Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Asia

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, P Sarayut… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Tuta absoluta, known as the South American tomato leaf miner, significantly impacts tomato
plants (Solanum lycopersicum) economically on a global scale. This pest, belonging to the …

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 …

Biocontrol effects of chemical molecules derived from Beauveria bassiana against larvae of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, TA Alahmadi… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
In this study, we conducted tests on the isolation, identification, characterization, and
extraction of chemical molecules from Beauveria bassiana against Tuta absoluta larvae. The …

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 …

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 …

Biological control effect of Trichoderma harzianum (Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae) against phytopathogens

K Swathy, V Nisha… - Environmental Quality …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Chemical pesticides are synthetic substances created to manage plant pests. Frequent
chemical usage causes extensive damage to crops and contributes to pest resistance …

Effects of copper nanoparticles synthesized from the entomopathogen Metarhizium robertsii against the dengue vector Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894)

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, P Sarayut, P Krutmuang - PloS one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Aedes albopictus, known as the Asian tiger mosquito, is a significant vector for dengue fever,
chikungunya, zika virus, yellow fever. Current control methods rely on chemical insecticides …

Biocontrol toxicity of Trichoderma harzianum (Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae) derived chemical molecules against malarial mosquito Anopheles stephensi with …

P Vivekanandhan, AA Alarfaj, S Alfarraj, MJ Ansari… - Biotechnology …, 2025 - Springer
In this study, the crude chemical constituents extracted from Trichoderma harzianum and
their toxicity were evaluated against the larvae, pupae, and adults of Anopheles stephensi at …

Novel report on soil infection with Metarhizium rileyi against soil‐dwelling life stages of insect pests

P Vivekanandhan, C Kamaraj… - Journal of Basic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Entomopathogenic fungi are the most effective control remedy against a wide range of
medical and agricultural important pests. The present study aimed to isolate, identify, and …

Nanoinsecticide Preparation Methods (Chemical, Physical, and Biological Methods)

P Deepak, C Prasannakumar, VM Mani… - Nano-Insecticide: Today …, 2024 - Springer
The development of insecticides and pesticides with minimal side effects is a critical area of
research aimed at ensuring the safe and effective control of pests. Traditional chemical …