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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jungmi Choi, Wonseok Cha, Min-Goo Park
Summary: Research shows that exposure to methyl bromide has a negative impact on the cardiovascular health of asymptomatic workers.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Entomology
M. Portilla, P. A. Follett, J. W. Armstrong, J. G. Leesch, J. S. Tebbets, J. Smilanick, T. H. McHugh, C. W. Olsen, L. Whitehand, C. Cavaletto, H. C. S. Bittenbender, A. E. Bustillo, J. E. Pena
Summary: Ozone gas fumigation under vacuum was effective in controlling coffee berry borer and coffee leaf rust in green coffee without adverse effects on coffee quality. Adult coffee berry borers may be the key target for quarantine concerns.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Entomology
Matthew S. Rodriguez, J. Steven Tebbets, Spencer S. Walse
Summary: The study demonstrated the effectiveness of postharvest vacuum fumigation with methyl bromide in sealed fiberboard cartons to control codling moth infesting walnuts.
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Christopher W. Rogers, Juliet M. Marshall, Margaret Moll, Cynthia Curl
Summary: The study found that the injection of MeBr increased the concentration of Br- in crops and affected the distribution of Br- in different plant organs. In MeBr-treated fields, the Br- concentration in crops was generally higher than the background level, and it decreased over time after application. The selection of crops should consider the impact of Br- concentration in different organs on the intended end use of the plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2023)
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Entomology
Md Mahbub Hasan, Michael J. Aikins, M. Wes Schilling, Thomas W. Phillips
Summary: The study showed that sulfuryl fluoride (SF) was effective in controlling the red-legged ham beetle but not the ham mite. Eggs of the red-legged ham beetle were more tolerant to SF than other stages, with younger eggs being more susceptible. The ham mite exhibited high tolerance to SF and further research is needed to investigate longer exposure times at higher temperatures for managing this pest effectively.
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Scott W. Myers, Mukti N. Ghimire, Frank H. Arthur, Thomas W. Phillips
Summary: The khapra beetle is an important quarantine pest, and new treatment options are needed for eradicating isolated populations. A combination of sulfuryl fluoride and propylene oxide has been evaluated for effectiveness in controlling khapra beetles at different stages. Combination treatments using both products have shown enhanced treatment efficacy over each product alone against all life stages of khapra beetle.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Agronomy
Changyao Shan, Baishu Li, Li Li, Xin Du, Yonglin Ren, Simon J. J. McKirdy, Tao Liu
Summary: This study investigated the insecticidal effects of methyl bromide (MB) and phosphine (PH3) against Bactrocera correcta in red pitaya fruits. The results showed that the combination of PH3 and MB had higher mortality rates at all stages of the pest compared to MB alone, demonstrating a synergistic effect. The optimal concentration of PH3 recorded was 1.42 to 2.84 g m(-3).
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Matthew K. D. Hall, Anthony R. R. Adlam
Summary: The study compared the penetration characteristics of methyl bromide (MB) and ethanedinitrile (EDN) on wooden blocks and found that temperature had a significant impact on the penetration of MB, whereas it had a negligible effect on the penetration of EDN.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Tae-Hyung Kwon, Jin-Hun Cho, Dong-Bin Kim, Gi-Myon Kwon, Ki-Jeong Hong, Yonglin Ren, Byung-Ho Lee, Min-Goo Park
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of ethyl formate (EF) as a fumigant for controlling Asiacornococcus kaki on sweet persimmon fruit. Tests were conducted to assess the impact of EF on A. kaki eggs, nymphs, and adults at low temperatures and determine the lethal concentration required to kill different stages of the pest. Results showed that EF is an effective pesticide without causing damage to persimmon fruit. However, eggs of A. kaki in LLDPE-packaged fruit were not completely controlled. Overall, EF shows promise as a fumigant for quarantine pre-treatment in controlling A. kaki on sweet persimmon fruit.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jungmi Choi, Young-Seoub Hong, Wonseok Cha, Hyoung-ho Mo, Min-Goo Park
Summary: The study suggests that workers with high concentrations of bromide ion and low HRV indices following methyl bromide fumigation work experience adverse effects on their autonomic nervous systems.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Rachele Rocchi, Roberta Rosato, Mirella Bellocci, Giacomo Migliorati, Rossana Scarpone
Summary: The new scenario for global food production and supply is complex due to increased food fragility caused by international tensions. Different routes and treatments are required for exports from other parts of the world to preserve food quality and integrity. Fumigation, the most commonly used procedure for pest control, poses serious risks to human health. Existing methods for determining bromide ion levels in containers are non-specific and have high limits of quantification. To address the need for more sensitive and accurate analytical methods, a new fast method was developed to determine bromide ion in cereals and legumes using ion chromatography-Q-Orbitrap. The method was validated and showed satisfactory results.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Si-Yue Zhang, Zhi-Cheng Zhang, Tie Zhang, Hao-Fei Ni, Zhi-Xu Zhang, Da-Wei Fu, Hai-Feng Lu
Summary: By modifying the structure of the organic-inorganic hybrid materials, we have successfully designed molecular ferroelastics with adjustable structures and physical features, and increased the phase transition temperature up to 387K.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
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Entomology
Jong-Chan Jeon, Hyun-Kyung Kim, Hyun-Na Koo, Bong-Su Kim, Jeong-Oh Yang, Gil-Hah Kim
Summary: The combination of EF fumigation and cold-temperature treatment is effective for controlling D. suzukii. Cold treatment after EF fumigation showed the best synergistic effect. The concentration of fumigant during treatment also significantly affected the insecticidal activity of the combination treatment.
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Agronomy
Juliana S. Baggio, Leandro G. Cordova, Beatriz F. Toledo, Joseph W. Noling, Natalia A. Peres
Summary: The effectiveness of metam potassium, 1,3-dichloropropene, chloropicrin, and different ratios of 1,3-dichloropropene and chloropicrin were investigated. Results showed that the highest rate of metam potassium and different ratios of 1,3-dichloropropene and chloropicrin were effective in reducing the inoculum of Macrophomina phaseolina.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yi-Fan Lu, Ding-Xiang Li, Ran Zhang, Lin-Lin Zhao, Zhen Qiu, Yan Du, Shuai Ji, Dao-Quan Tang
Summary: This study explored the quality marker of Chrysanthemum morifolium (CM) based on spectrum-effect relationship and quality control strategy. By analyzing the chromatographic fingerprint of CM samples from different habitats and performing in-vitro radical scavenging capacity assays, the researchers identified several common peaks that could be used as quality markers for CM. The analysis strategy used in this study provides a comprehensive quality assessment of CMs.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Entomology
E. Rostami, H. Madadi, H. Abbasipour, H. Allahyari, A. G. S. Cuthbertson
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Entomology
Justin M. Renkema, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson
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Entomology
Asma Zeiri, Muhammad Z. Ahmed, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson, Mohamed Braham, Mohamed Braham
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Agronomy
Xiaoshuang Wang, Jing Xu, Xingmin Wang, Baoli Qiu, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson, Cailian Du, Jianhui Wu, Shaukat Ali
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2019)
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Entomology
Zhenqiang Qin, Jianhui Wu, Baoli Qiu, Shaukat Ali, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson
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Entomology
Yan-Mei Liu, Shu-Hao Guo, Fei-Feng Wang, Li-He Zhang, Chang-Fei Guo, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson, Bao-Li Qiu, Wen Sang
Editorial Material
Entomology
Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson
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Entomology
Jing Xu, Kaihui Zhang, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson, Cailian Du, Shaukat Ali
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Food Science & Technology
Jianhui Wu, Bo Yang, Jing Xu, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson, Shaukat Ali
Summary: The insect pathogenic fungus Cordyceps fumosorosea produces toxins that act as pest control agents. The study extracted crude mycelial extracts of C. fumosorosea isolate SP502 and identified five compounds potentially involved in insecticidal activity. The bioactive compounds have insecticidal properties and could be developed into biopesticides for managing Bemisia tabaci and Aphis craccivora.
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Entomology
Lorenzo Tonina, Giulia Zanettin, Paolo Miorelli, Simone Puppato, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson, Alberto Grassi
Summary: New damage on fruit caused by the Strawberry Blossom Weevil (SBW) adults has been found in strawberry fields in Trento Province, north-east Italy. Studies on the biology, ecology, monitoring tools, and control methods for SBW were conducted to develop Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. Yellow or green sticky traps combined with synthetic attractants showed good efficacy in capturing adults, while high temperatures, periodic removal of severed buds or adults, and Chlorpyrifos-methyl application effectively constrained pest population build-up.
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Microbiology
Jianhui Wu, Bo Yang, Xiaochen Zhang, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson, Shaukat Ali
Summary: This study reveals a synergistic interaction between the entomopathogenic fungus Akanthomyces attenuatus and the botanical insecticide matrine against Megalurothrips usitatus, showing a clear dose mortality effect. With the exception of one combination, all concentrations of matrine combined with different concentrations of A. attenuatus displayed synergistic effects. The activities of acetylcholinesterase and antioxidant enzymes in M. usitatus were significantly lower in response to the combined application of A. attenuatus and matrine, indicating a biochemical regulation of the synergistic effect.
Article
Entomology
E. Rostami, H. Madadi, H. Abbasipour, J. Fu, A. G. S. Cuthbertson
Summary: The study showed that the impact of different infestation levels of South American tomato pinworm on fruit size and weight of intact fruits was not significant over both years, but the effect on the percentage and weight of infested fruits was significantly different in 2014 and 2015. Additionally, there was a negative correlation between the number of galleries and weight of infested fruits in both years.
JOURNAL OF ASIA-PACIFIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Jianhui Wu, Cailian Du, Jieming Zhang, Bo Yang, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson, Shaukat Ali
Summary: This study investigates the virulence of a newly identified Metarhizium anisopliae isolate against Plutella xylostella and the synthesis of M. anisopliae-chitosan nanoparticles. The results show that M. anisopliae-chitosan nanoparticles are highly effective against P. xylostella under laboratory and semi-field conditions, suggesting their potential use in pest management programs.
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Entomology
Zhenqiang Qin, Dewei Li, Yawei Luo, Andrew G. S. Cuthbertson
Summary: Trichogramma chilonis is the primary parasitoid of sugarcane borers in China. Different populations of T. chilonis show variations in their parasitism efficacy and functional responses against Corcyra cephalonica.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Zeiri Asma, M. Z. Ahmed, H. Ayberk, B. L. Qiu, A. G. S. Cuthbertson, R. Varlese, N. Lombardi, C. Mannion, M. Daami-Remadi, M. Braham, M. Braham
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2017)