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Entomology
John Bwire Ochola, Clifford Maina Mutero, Rose Muthoni Marubu, Barbara Frei Haller, Ahmed Hassanali, Wilber Lwande
Summary: Mosquitoes are vectors of various diseases, and the use of synthetic chemical insecticides for mosquito control has drawbacks. The emulsified Ocimum kilimandscharicum oil formulation shows high larvicidal activity and sublethal toxic effects on treated mosquito larvae, making it a potential alternative for effective and eco-friendly disease vector control.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Fatma F. Abdel-Motaal, Noha M. Kamel, Magdi A. El-Sayed, Mohamed Abou-Ellail
Summary: This study identified the causative pathogen of rot disease in okra crops in Upper Egypt and discovered several organic compounds produced by endophytic fungi that can inhibit its growth. The endophytic fungus F. solani-F4-1007 exhibited the highest antifungal activity and showed potential as a biocontrol agent to improve okra growth.
ANNALS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Agronomy
Cole J. Meier, Julian F. Hillyer
Summary: This study tested the phototoxicity of methylene blue (MB) and rose bengal (RB) as photosensitive insecticides on mosquitoes. The results showed that MB is more toxic than RB, and ingested MB can disperse throughout the mosquito's body while RB remains in the gut. The concentration of food and the presence of sand in the water also affect the toxicity of the photosensitive insecticides.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Ragavendran Chinnasamy, Kamaraj Chinnaperumal, Manigandan Venkatesan, Krithikadatta Jogikalmat, Tijo Cherian, Peijnenburg Willie, Guilherme Malafaia
Summary: This study successfully synthesized silver nanoparticles using Endostemon viscosus and characterized them using various spectroscopic methods. The synthesized nanoparticles exhibited excellent antibacterial, antioxidant, larvicidal, and photocatalytic activities. The greenly produced Ag-NPs show potential applications in biomedical and industrial wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Thodhal Yoganandham Suman, Huang-Jie Jia, Supei Yin, Xing-Yi Wei, Huan Hu, Ling-Kang Bu, Guan Yang, De-Sheng Pei
Summary: In this study, it was found that green synthesized GNPs derived from A. baccifera extract exhibited larvicidal activity against Anopheles subpictus and Culex Quinquefasciatus, and antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Bacillus subtilis. Additionally, an increasing dose of GNPs in zebrafish resulted in higher Au accumulation and significant activation of immune-related genes. This study represents the first report on the potential application of GNPs derived from A. baccifera extract.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wan Fatma Zuharah, Ali Yousaf, Keng Leong Ooi, Shaida Fariza Sulaiman
Summary: This study demonstrates that Gluta renghas shows the strongest larvicidal efficacy against Aedes albopictus and Ae. aegypti, making it a promising bio-larvicide. Chemical analysis revealed the presence of various active compounds, but the concentration of quercetin and apigenin in the plant is not the main factor affecting its mosquito-killing effect.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Sebastiao J. Melo, Joao Paulo B. Sousa, Maira G. Sa, Lais S. Morais, Natalia M. G. Magalhaes, Fernando N. Gouveia, Lorena C. Albernaz, Laila S. Espindola
Summary: Plant extracts and isolated compounds from Machaerium acutifolium showed larvicidal activity against Ae. aegypti mosquito, with compound 5 being over eight times more toxic to larvae than the crude extract after 24 h exposure. Compound 5 could potentially serve as a structural model for new prototypes to control Ae. aegypti, highlighting the potential of natural products as commercial alternatives for vector control strategies.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Wantong Jia, Huilin Yu, Jinyu Fan, Jiyue Zhang, Longhao Su, Dan Li, Hongyu Pan, Xianghui Zhang
Summary: The antifungal mechanism of allyl-ITCs (A-ITCs) against Cochliobolus heterostrophus, the causal agent of southern corn leaf blight, is not well understood. This study found that the high osmolarity pathway was significantly upregulated in the presence of A-ITCs. Mutant strains lacking genes involved in this pathway showed increased sensitivity to ITCs and decreased virulence on maize leaves.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Entomology
Md Munir Mostafiz, Jihun Ryu, Ashraf Akintayo Akintola, Kwang Shik Choi, Ui Wook Hwang, Errol Hassan, Kyeong-Yeoll Lee
Summary: This study assessed the larvicidal potential of Methyl benzoate (MBe) against fourth-instar larvae of Aedes albopictus and Culex pipiens. The results showed a positive association between MBe concentrations and larval mortality in both species. The LC50 values of MBe against the fourth-instar larvae of Aedes albopictus and Culex pipiens were 61 ppm and 185 ppm, respectively, indicating its potential as an environmentally friendly larvicidal agent for mosquito control.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
P. Nefisath, Jagadeesh Prasad Dasappa, B. Haripriya, Deepak Chopra, Katharigatta N. Venugopala, Pran Kishore Deb, Raquel M. Gleiser, Viresh Mohanlall, Rajendra Maharaj, Shashiprabha, Vishwanatha Poojary
Summary: The study focused on synthesizing novel hydrazone compounds and evaluating their larvicidal activity against Anopheles arabiensis. Compounds (5a) and (5g) were found to be promising larvicidal agents against the mosquito species.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Nancy Alonso-Hernandez, Carlos Granados-Echegoyen, Ileana Vera-Reyes, Rafael Perez-Pacheco, Fabian Arroyo-Balan, Alejandro Valdez-Calderon, Arian Espinosa-Roa, Henry Jesus Loeza-Concha, Evert Villanueva-Sanchez, Florinda Garcia-Perez, Fidel Diego-Nava
Summary: Mosquitoes are a significant threat to human health due to their ability to transmit various diseases. Plant-derived products, such as essential oils, offer an alternative and sustainable option for controlling mosquito populations. The essential oil extracted from the endemic plant Piper cordoncillo var. apazoteanum demonstrated effective control of Aedes aegypti larvae, while also providing valuable information on the plant's chemical composition.
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Entomology
Isabella Bodanese Marsaro, Gilberto Dinis Cozzer, Emanuel Rampanelli Cararo, Raquel De Brito, William Gabriel Borges, Jacir Dal Magro, Cassia Alves Lima-Rezende, Renan de Souza Rezende
Summary: Efforts to control Aedes aegypti mosquitoes often involve using synthetic insecticides, which can harm the environment. However, plant compounds released through the leaf-leaching process have biocontrol potential. In this study, the leachates from Ateleia glazioviana and Eucalyptus grandis were found to increase larval mortality and decrease emergence time of Ae. aegypti, but also resulted in larger adults. Therefore, biocontrol attempts using urban green spaces may have unintended consequences.
BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rosiane Andrade da Costa, Thais Tavares Baraviera Dutra, Isadora Emanoela Pereira Costa Andrade, Rose Gomes Monnerat, Cristine Chaves Barreto, Simoni Campos Dias
Summary: In this study, the insecticidal activity of 25 peptides and two bacterial strains against two mosquito species was evaluated. The peptide pelgipeptin showed larvicidal activity against both species. The synergistic effect of pelgipeptin with bacterial toxins enhanced its larvicidal activity against Culex quinquefasciatus.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Parasitology
Faisal Zargham, Muhammad Afzal, Khadija Rasool, Saba Manzoor, Naveeda Akhtar Qureshi
Summary: Extensive fumigation in Pakistan after each monsoon season to control mosquito population has led to significant environmental contamination and elimination of beneficial insects. This study examined the larvicidal efficacy of green synthesized iron nanoparticles (IONPs) using leaf extract against early instar larvae of Ae. aegypti and An. stephensi. The results demonstrated that IONPs at low concentrations can be an eco-friendly and cost-effective method to control the larvae of vector mosquitoes.
EXPERIMENTAL PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sam Jones
Summary: Gene-drive technology in mosquitoes is advancing, yet unanswered questions remain before its deployment as a malaria-fighting technique.
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Biology
Nael Abutaha, Fahd A. AL-mekhlafi, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa, Mohamed A. Wadaan
Summary: Plant secondary metabolites, particularly the extract of seven plants (HF7), showed strong mosquitocidal activity against Culex pipiens at larval and adult stages. The HF7 extract contained a variety of secondary metabolites, with eugenol being the dominant compound. This suggests HF7 could be an effective botanical insecticide for controlling Cx. pipiens and potentially other mosquito species.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Lamya Ahmed Al-Keridis, Fahd Mohammed Abd Al Galil, Fahd A. Al-Mekhlafi, Muhammad A. Wadaan, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa
Summary: The study found that Zolpidem tartrate affects the developmental rate and life cycle duration of the flesh fly. The higher the concentration, the greater the impact. Morphological parameters are also affected by Zolpidem tartrate. Therefore, in cases where Zolpidem tartrate may be the cause of death, entomological evidence should be considered to accurately estimate the time of death.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Correction
Entomology
Laila A. Al-Shuraym, Fahd A. Al-Mekhlafi, Fahd Mohammed Abd Al Galil, Sadeq K. Alhag, Lamya Ahmed Al-Keridis, Rania Ali El Hadi Mohamed, Muhammad A. Wadaan, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ali S. Alqahtani, Mostafa M. Ghorab, Fahd A. Nasr, Mohammad Z. Ahmed, Abdullah A. Al Mishari, Sabry M. Attia, Muhammad Farooq Khan
Summary: This study investigated the anti-leukemic activities of fourteen quinazoline derivatives bearing a substituted sulfonamide moiety against two different leukemia cell lines. The most potent compounds, 4a and 4d, were found to suppress cell proliferation, induce apoptosis, and perturb hematopoiesis in developing zebrafish embryos. These findings suggest that compounds 4a and 4d have potential as anti-leukemic agents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nael Abutaha, Fahd A. Al-mekhlafi, Mohamed A. Wadaan, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa
Summary: The aqueous extract of Aloe ferox and Commipora abyssinica has the potential to develop a botanical mosquito larvicide. The ethyl acetate extract shows the highest larvicidal activity and causes cell degeneration and decreased cell viability. Chemical analysis reveals the major components of the extract, and the total phenolic and flavonoid contents are quantified.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hongxia Zhao, Muthuchamy Maruthupandy, Fahd A. Al-mekhlafi, Gnanasekaran Chackaravarthi, Govindan Ramachandran, Chenthis Kanisha Chelliah
Summary: This study synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles using marine entophytic actinomycetes as reducing and stabilizing agents through a biological route. The nanoparticles showed excellent antibacterial properties against biofilm-producing bacteria and exhibited cytotoxicity against A549 lung cancer cells. The findings suggest that actinomycetes-mediated copper oxide nanoparticles have promising biomedical applications.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mahesh Narayanan, Fayaz Ahmed Jahier Hussain, Balakumar A. Srinivasan, Manojkumar Thirugnana Sambantham, Lamya Ahmed Al-Keri, Fahd A. AL-mekhlafi
Summary: Researchers are studying the use of nanotechnology and metal oxide nanoparticles combined with Thespesia populnea bark extract and copper metal to effectively treat skin infections caused by microbes. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using various techniques and showed strong antimicrobial activity against bacterial and fungal strains.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Amine Assouguem, Mohammed Kara, Hamza Mechchate, Fahd A. Al-Mekhlafi, Fahd Nasr, Abdellah Farah, Abderahim Lazraq
Summary: In citrus orchards planted with Valencia late in Morocco, eco-friendly treatments based on non-hazardous detergents and black soap were found to effectively reduce the population of the pest Tetranychus urticae Koch 1836. The treatments with black soap and detergents were also less harmful to the predatory insects compared to the chemical treatment with spirodiclofen.
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Entomology
Fahd Mohammed Abd Al Galil, Lamya Ahmed Al-Keridis, Fahd A. Al-Mekhlafi, Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-Amri, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa
Summary: This study reports the first discovery of Chalcid Brachymeria podagrica in Saudi Arabia, which parasitizes larvae and pupae of Sarcophaga dux.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abdo Hezam, Nael Abutaha, Fahd A. Almekhlafi, Adel Morshed Nagi Saeed, Padikkamannial Abishad, Muhammad A. Wadaan
Summary: Photoactivated antibacterial activity is a promising strategy to combat bacteria without inducing resistance. This study combines photodynamic, photothermal, and plasmonic effects in a nanocomposite to effectively kill bacteria. The nanocomposite shows excellent antibacterial activity under 600 nm light illumination and in the dark, attributed to the synergistic effects of photothermal, photodynamic, and plasmonic effects, as well as the intrinsic antibacterial activity of the materials used.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jaspreet Kaur, Gaurav Mudgal, Arvind Negi, Jeewan Tamang, Shambhawi Singh, Gajendra Bahadur Singh, K. Jagadeesh Chandra Bose, Sandip Debnath, Mohammad Ahmad Wadaan, Muhammad Farooq Khan, Janne Ruokolainen, Kavindra Kumar Kesari
Summary: The commercial processing of biomaterials produces wastewater containing azo dyes and hydrolyzed by-products. Current treatment methods lack selectivity and efficiency. Microbial-assisted methods, such as the use of Agrobacterium strain JAS1, have been identified as a potential solution for degrading azo dyes and their by-products.
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Biology
Nael Abutaha, Fahd A. AL-Mekhlafi, Mohamed A. Wadaan, Ahmed Moustafa Rady, Almohannad A. A. Baabbad, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa
Summary: Mosquitoes, especially Culex pipiens, play a critical role in transmitting Rift Valley Fever virus (RVFV), which lacks effective vaccines or drugs. Computational screening identified several compounds that showed promising results against Cx. Pipiens and RVFV.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Tansar Abbas, Mohammad Ahmad Wadaan, Hidayat Ullah, Muhammad Farooq, Fozia Fozia, Ijaz Ahmad, Muhammad Farooq Khan, Almohannad Baabbad, Zia Ullah
Summary: This study reveals the worldwide environmental concern of heavy metal accumulation in soil and vegetables, as well as the associated health risks. The concentration of heavy metals in wastewater, soil, and vegetables irrigated with wastewater was slightly higher than the WHO-suggested limit. Risk assessment of different vegetables and population groups showed higher health risks associated with certain vegetables and heavy metals for both adults and children.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Nael Abutaha, Fahd A. Al-mekhlafi, Khalid Elfaki Ibrahim, Mohamed A. Wadaan
Summary: Botanical products, such as hexane extracts of Cinnamomum cassia and Zingiber officinale, have shown promising larvicidal action against Culex pipiens mosquitoes. The combination of the two extracts had the most potential, with an IC50 value of 251.76 μg/mL. The histological analysis revealed degeneration of epithelial cells and loss of nuclei in the treated larvae. Zingiber officinale extract exhibited the highest hemolytic activity at 60.5 μg/mL (73.9 +/- 0.5%).
APPLIED BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Correction
Entomology
F. M. Abd Al Galil, L. A. Al-Keridis, F. A. Al-Mekhlafi
ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)