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48 articles for “insect control”
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Farmers’ Knowledge on Cucurbits Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae, Conquillet) and their Management at Lamjung District
Abstract: Cucurbit fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) is major problem of cucurbit vegetables. A random survey was conducted among 60 respondents of semi-commercial and commercial cucurbit vegetable growers in Lamjung district from January to February 2018. Semi-structured questionnaire designed in open and closed-ended questions which were used to assess farmer’s knowledge on cucurbit fruit fly and their management practices. The result revealed that 65% respondents prefer to grow cucumber. Similarly, 81% of …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Immunological Biomarkers and Epidemiological Evaluation of Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Efforts in Osun State, Nigeria
Abstract: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) remains a neglected tropical disease affecting millions globally, despite extensive elimination efforts. While the interruption of transmission is a key goal, the long-term immunological effects on individuals with existing complications like elephantiasis remain poorly understood. This study assessed the current transmission status of LF and the haematological profiles of infected individuals across selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Osun State, Nigeria. A total of 7,388 individuals from …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Control of Yellow Mosaic Disease of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata L. Wilczek) with Chemicals and Botanicals
Abstract: ABSTRACTMungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) is an important pulse crop in India. It is attacked by various biotic and abiotic stresses including yellow mosaic which is responsible for heavy losses. Keeping this in view, a few important chemicals and botanicals were evaluated for their antiviral efficacy against yellow mosaic disease of mungbean under natural field conditions. Experiments were conducted in R.B.D. with seventeen treatments and three replications. Results show that …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Automatic Pesticides Sprayer
Abstract: Farming is the heart of Indian culture .Agriculture sector largest Employment providing sector. The farmers comes under different levels according to their economic condition like small marginal medium and rich farmers. In large scale rural area farmers using manually operated instrument instead of new techniques. In addition to that spraying pesticides is also preliminary action taken by farmers to protect crop from insect diseases fungi and pests. Number of technologies …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 3–5 Read article
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Design Of A Novel Drone For Agricultural Application
Abstract: There are several factors that determine the production rate of crops in agriculture , namely, temperature, pressure, humidity, rain, soli, climatic conditions etc. farmers have been using pesticides and fertilizersin order to increase the production rate and to prevent the crops from insects. But these pesticides have an adverse effect on the health of farmers due to prolonged exposure and in turn prove hazardous for their health. WHO (World Health …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Evaluation of Gamma Radiation Induced DNA Damage in Bombyx mori, using Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis (Comet Assay)
Abstract: Bombyx mori (B. mori) is the model insect used in the present study, which is commercially important compared to other Lepidopterans. Eggs of late embryonic stage (7 day old) of B. mori were exposed to different doses of gamma radiation to study the extent of DNA damage using comet assay which is a rapid technique to study the genotoxic effects. Test samples were exposed to varied doses of radiation (100, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effects of Chlorpyrifos as Inducer for Oxidative Stress in Liver, Kidney and Spleen of Freshwater Fish, Pseudetroplus maculatus (Bloch, 1795)
Abstract: Chlorpyrifos is one of the most common organophosphate insecticides found abundantly in freshwater ecosystems and has been detected in agricultural and fishery products worldwide. The study focused to determine the effect of chlorpyrifos on the induction of oxidative stress in freshwater fish Pseudetroplus maculatus. Fish were exposed to sublethal concentrations (0.661 and 1.32 μg/l) of chlorpyrifos for 15 and 30 days. Activities of antioxidant enzymes and the levels of hydrogen …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Acetylcholinesterase and Butyrylcholinesterase Activities in Brain and Plasma of Several Species of Birds in India
Abstract: Since timely acquisition of concurrent controls is not always feasible, development of a reference data of normal cholinesterase (ChE) activities for various wildlife species particularly for birds is necessary to diagnose anticholinesterase exposure. In the present study, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) activities in brain and plasma of several species of birds collected from Ahmedabad, India, during 2005–2007, were determined. Brain AChE activity ranged from 1.24 µmole/min/g in Indian white-backed …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article