Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
The granary weevil, Sitophilus granarius (L.), is one of the most important internal feeders of stored grain. Nanotechnology has become one of the most promising new approaches for pest control in recent years. In our screening program, laboratory trials were conducted to determine the effectiven...
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doaj-b3e05be914b047a1a76233dd89427ebe2020-11-25T02:23:01ZengPolish Academy of SciencesJournal of Plant Protection Research1899-007X1899-007X2019-04-01591263110.24425/jppr.2019.126033Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)Mohammad Rouhani0Mohammad Amin Samih1Mehdi Zarabi2Khalil Beiki3Mohammad Gorji4Mohammad Reza Aminizadeh5Plant Protection Department, Kerman Agricultural Organization, Kerman, IranPlant Protection Department, Vali e Asr University, Rafsanjan, IranLife Sciences Engineering Department, Tehran University, Tehran, IranChemistry Department, Zahedan University, Sistan and Baluchestan, IranPlant Protection Department, Kerman Agricultural Organization, Kerman, IranPlant Protection Department, Kerman Agricultural Organization, Kerman, IranThe granary weevil, Sitophilus granarius (L.), is one of the most important internal feeders of stored grain. Nanotechnology has become one of the most promising new approaches for pest control in recent years. In our screening program, laboratory trials were conducted to determine the effectiveness of silica nanoparticles (SNPs) and zinc nanoparticles (ZNPs) against the larval stage and adults of S. granarius on stored wheat. Nanoparticles of silica and zinc were synthesized through a solvothermal method. They were then used to prepare insecticidal solutions of different concentrations and tested on S. granarius. Silica nanoparticles (SNPs) were found to be highly effective against S. granarius causing 100% mortality after 2 weeks. ZNPs were moderately effective against this pest.https://doi.org/10.24425/jppr.2019.126033insecticidalnanoparticlessilicaSitophilus granariuszinc |
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Mohammad Rouhani Mohammad Amin Samih Mehdi Zarabi Khalil Beiki Mohammad Gorji Mohammad Reza Aminizadeh Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Journal of Plant Protection Research insecticidal nanoparticles silica Sitophilus granarius zinc |
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Mohammad Rouhani Mohammad Amin Samih Mehdi Zarabi Khalil Beiki Mohammad Gorji Mohammad Reza Aminizadeh |
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Mohammad Rouhani |
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Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
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Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
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Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
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Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
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Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
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synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against sitophilus granarius (coleoptera: curculionidae) |
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Polish Academy of Sciences |
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Journal of Plant Protection Research |
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2019-04-01 |
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The granary weevil, Sitophilus granarius (L.), is one of the most important internal feeders
of stored grain. Nanotechnology has become one of the most promising new approaches
for pest control in recent years. In our screening program, laboratory trials were conducted
to determine the effectiveness of silica nanoparticles (SNPs) and zinc nanoparticles (ZNPs)
against the larval stage and adults of S. granarius on stored wheat. Nanoparticles of silica
and zinc were synthesized through a solvothermal method. They were then used to prepare
insecticidal solutions of different concentrations and tested on S. granarius. Silica nanoparticles
(SNPs) were found to be highly effective against S. granarius causing 100% mortality
after 2 weeks. ZNPs were moderately effective against this pest. |
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insecticidal nanoparticles silica Sitophilus granarius zinc |
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https://doi.org/10.24425/jppr.2019.126033 |
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