Assessment of the nutritional content of cowpea seed exposed to plant-derived (azadirachtin, myristicin and α-humulene) insecticides against Callosobruchus maculatus

Assessment of the nutritional content of cowpea seed exposed to plant-derived (azadirachtin, myristicin and α-humulene) insecticides against Callosobruchus maculatus

The utilization of synthetic insecticides for safeguarding cowpea seed against C. maculatus infestation, while effective, faces substantial opposition due to safety apprehensions. The detrimental impact of Callosobruchus maculatus infiltration on cowpea seed quality serves as an indicator that could...

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Main Authors: Ewa Ogbonnaya, Kola Matthew Anigo, Shuaibu Mallam Bala, Aliyu Muhammad, Lucius Joseph Bamaiyi, Ebisintei Precious, Ibe Uchechukwu Oluchukwu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
Subjects:
Callosobruchus maculatus
Botanical insecticides
Synthetic insecticide
Nutrients
Infestation
Mineral
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154324001674

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