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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Main Authors: Mohammad Rouhani, Mohammad Amin Samih, Mehdi Zarabi, Khalil Beiki, Mohammad Gorji, Mohammad Reza Aminizadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Polish Academy of Sciences 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Plant Protection Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.24425/jppr.2019.126033
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spelling 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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author Mohammad Rouhani
Mohammad Amin Samih
Mehdi Zarabi
Khalil Beiki
Mohammad Gorji
Mohammad Reza Aminizadeh
spellingShingle 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
author_facet Mohammad Rouhani
Mohammad Amin Samih
Mehdi Zarabi
Khalil Beiki
Mohammad Gorji
Mohammad Reza Aminizadeh
author_sort Mohammad Rouhani
title Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
title_short Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
title_full Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
title_fullStr Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against Sitophilus granarius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
title_sort synthesis and entomotoxicity assay of zinc and silica nanoparticles against sitophilus granarius (coleoptera: curculionidae)
publisher Polish Academy of Sciences
series Journal of Plant Protection Research
issn 1899-007X
1899-007X
publishDate 2019-04-01
description 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.
topic insecticidal
nanoparticles
silica
Sitophilus granarius
zinc
url https://doi.org/10.24425/jppr.2019.126033
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