[HTML][HTML] Understanding the Influence of Secondary Metabolites in Plant Invasion Strategies: A Comprehensive Review

R Akbar, J Sun, Y Bo, WA Khattak, AA Khan, C Jin… - Plants, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The invasion of non-native plant species presents a significant ecological challenge
worldwide, impacting native ecosystems and biodiversity. These invasive plant species …

Applications and Market of Micro-Organism-Based and Plant-Based Inputs in Brazilian Agriculture

CRFS Soares, AG Hernández, EP Da Silva… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of plant-based and micro-organism-based biological inputs is a sustainable
agricultural practice. It promotes a suitable and better utilization of non-renewable resources …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the Efficacy of Plant Extracts in Managing the Bruchid Beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

R Akbar, B Faheem, T Aziz, A Ali, A Ullah, IA Khan… - Insects, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This research reveals the efficacy of five plant extracts (Nicotiana tabacum,
Nicotiana rustica, Azadirachta indica, Thuja orientalis, and M elia azedarach) against …

Insecticidal and histological effects of extracts from leaves of Juglans regia L. Against Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) isolated from soft wheat in post …

A Bennacer, F Sahir-Halouane, O Smaili… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Springer
In Algeria, the cultivation of soft wheat (Triticum aestivum Linn.) plays a crucial role in the
food chain. However, the crop faces a threat from Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera …

Traditional knowledge and use of plants as agricultural insecticides from a gender perspective in three rural communities of the Ecuadorian Andes

D Pila, RH Maqueda - Ethnobotany Research and …, 2023 - ethnobotanyjournal.org
Background. In Ecuador, plants have traditionally been used to control crop pests as an
alternative to chemical pesticides. In this study, we evaluate the state of knowledge …

[HTML][HTML] Botanical Pesticides: Role of Ricinus communis in Managing Bactrocera zonata (Tephritidae: Diptera)

R Akbar, S Manzoor, R Azad, G Makai, J Rahim… - Insects, 2024 - mdpi.com
The melon fruit fly, Bactrocera zonata (Coquillett)(Diptera: Tephritidae), is a notorious pest,
posing a significant threat to a wide range of fruits and vegetables, leading to substantial …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the potential of saponins from Dicotyledonous plants in sustainable pest management: innovations and challenges; A reveiw

MS Hameed, N Urooj, A Basit, AN Abbas… - Journal of Natural …, 2025 - Elsevier
Plants produce a diverse array of secondary metabolites, including saponins, which play
significant roles in defense against herbivores. This review investigates the potential of …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of invasive plant powders and inert dusts against Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) in wheat grain

MP Milosavljević, S Trdan, IJ Košir, U Šilc… - Journal of Stored …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cereal grain insect pests, specifically Sitophilus zeamais, pose significant challenges to
farmers and distributors worldwide, leading to substantial economic losses. Traditional pest …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of bio-insecticide formulated from M. charantia leaves extract in association with gum Arabic/kaolinite composite on mortality of Callosobruchus …

W Bagamla, BJ Paul, D Raphael, A Mahamat… - Journal of Agriculture …, 2024 - Elsevier
The preservation of post-harvest losses of cowpeas constitutes a major challenge for
producers worldwide. Therefore, the aim of this work was to investigate the nutritional …

[PDF][PDF] Insecticidal potential of hexane plant extract against pulse beetle (Callosobruchus analis) on stored mung bean (Vigna radiata L.)

M Naeem, M Mamoon-Ur-Rashid - SABRAO J. Breed. Genet, 2024 - researchgate.net
The pulse beetle is a primary pest of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.), causing heavy losses
during storage. Conventional control of pulse beetle with insecticides has led to various …