Zeolites enhance soil health, crop productivity and environmental safety

M Mondal, B Biswas, S Garai, S Sarkar, H Banerjee… - Agronomy, 2021 - mdpi.com
In modern days, rapid urbanisation, climatic abnormalities, water scarcity and quality
degradation vis-à-vis the increasing demand for food to feed the growing population …

Tribolium castaneum: A Model Insect for Fundamental and Applied Research

JF Campbell, CG Athanassiou… - Annual review of …, 2022 - annualreviews.org
Tribolium castaneum has a long history as a model species in many distinct subject areas,
but improved connections among the genetics, genomics, behavioral, ecological, and pest …

Applications of natural zeolites on agriculture and food production

N Eroglu, M Emekci… - … of the Science of Food and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Zeolites are crystalline hydrated aluminosilicates with remarkable physical and chemical
properties, which include losing and receiving water in a reverse way, adsorbing molecules …

Nanoporous materials for pesticide formulation and delivery in the agricultural sector

G Singh, K Ramadass, P Sooriyakumar… - Journal of Controlled …, 2022 - Elsevier
One of the key focuses of the agricultural industry for preventing the decline in crop yields
due to pests is to develop effective, safe, green, and sustainable pesticide formulation. A key …

[HTML][HTML] Diatomaceous earth for arthropod pest control: Back to the future

V Zeni, GV Baliota, G Benelli, A Canale… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, we are tackling various issues related to the overuse of synthetic insecticides.
Growing concerns about biodiversity, animal and human welfare, and food security are …

Use of diatomaceous earth for the management of stored-product pests

MA Shah, AA Khan - International journal of pest management, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is almost pure amorphous silicon dioxide, made up of fossilised
diatoms; it acts as an insecticide by absorption of epicuticular lipids and fatty acids, leading …

Insecticidal potential of zeolite formulations against three stored-grain insects, particle size effect, adherence to kernels and influence on test weight of grains

CI Rumbos, M Sakka, P Berillis… - Journal of Stored Products …, 2016 - Elsevier
Laboratory studies were conducted in order to evaluate the insecticidal potential of three
commercially available zeolite formulations against adults of Sitophilus oryzae, Tribolium …

Lutte contre les ravageurs des stocks de céréales et de légumineuses au Sénégal et en Afrique occidentale: synthèse bibliographique

MT Guèye, D Seck, JP Wathelet… - … , Agronomie, Société et …, 2011 - orbi.uliege.be
Les pertes post-récolte des céréales et légumineuses sont encore au Sénégal et en Afrique
occidentale un problème majeur. Les réponses apportées pour combattre les insectes …

Efficacy of two amorphous silica powders applied to soft red winter wheat against the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.)(Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)

S Manivannan, B Subramanyam, K Siliveru - Journal of Stored Products …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increased demand for residue-free grains and development of insect resistance to
insecticides has led to a surge in the utilization of diatomaceous earths as grain protectants …

Integrating inert dusts with other technologies in stored products protection

M Ziaee, A Ebadollahi, W Wakil - Toxin reviews, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Inert dust insecticides (IDIs) can make a significant contribution to Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) programs of stored grain providing insect control and preserving grain …