The control of storage insect pests is largely based on synthetic pesticides. However, due to
fast growing resistance in the targeted insects, negative impact on humans and non-target …

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) such as deep learning in the quality control of
grains has the potential to assist analysts in decision making and improving procedures …

One of the main obstacles to maize farming is the extensive loss of yields caused by the
investment of the Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae) during the …

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Corymbia citriodora, Melaleuca
alternifolia (Myrtaceae), Mentha× piperita (Lamiaceae), and Schinus terebinthifolius …

The rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, is one of the most destructive pests in stored cereals
products. In this study, 26 cDNAs encoding glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) were …

The potential of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) combined with partial least squares
discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) to develop a screening method for distinguishing uninfested …

This work investigates the effectiveness of solar heating using clear polyethylene bags
against rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae (L.), which is one of the most destructive insect pests …

Due to the increasing population day by day, the food security is the most global concern in
order to fulfil the food demand for both developed and developing nations across the world …

Fusarium verticillioides infects stored maize grains. In the present study, we first evaluated
the effects of ten volatile organic compounds on F. verticillioides growth in culture medium …

Solar heating disinfestation is a promising technique for low-income farmers in developing
countries. Solar disinfestation of Sitophilus oryzae in wheat was investigated using clear and …