Use of certain natural control agents for management of the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (f.) and rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae (l.) on wheat and maize grains

Abstract: The effect of direct treatments of wheat and maize grains with plant oils (i.e. garlic and onion), fungus (Biover), mixture of malathion and Biover and a pesticides (malathion) on insect population and percentage weight loss of stored grains due to infestation with R. dominica and S. oryzae was studied.
Results showed that percentage weight loss of both wheat and maize grains was positively correlated with insect population and storage period. Insect population and percentage weight loss of both wheat and maize grains were significantly reduced in treated grains during storage period extended to 12 months in comparison with untreated one. The results indicated that there was no effect of the tested materials on the percentage of the grain germination. Data showed that there was positive significance in biochemical components (total lipids, carbohydrates and total proteins) grain content compared with untreated one.
Publication year 2005
Pages 125-141
Availability location معهد بحوث وقاية النباتات
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City القاهرة
serial title مجلة الجمعية المصرية لعلم الحشرات
ISSN 1110-0885
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Agris Categories Protection of plants - General aspects
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TERMS
Carbohydrates. Germination. Lipids. Maize. Malathion. Plant oils. Proteins. Rhyzopertha dominica. Sitophilus oryzae. Wheats.
Publication Type Journal