Preliminary Assessment of Repellency and Toxicity of Essential Oils against <i>Sitophilus zeamais</i> Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Stored Organic Corn Grains
Insect infestation of cereal grains during post-harvest storage not only causes significant grain loss, but also reduces grain quality and makes grains more susceptible to mold infection. Synthetic pesticides are banned from being used in organic grain storage setting due to their high toxicity. The...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Foods |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/18/2907 |