Effectiveness of insect-repellent food packaging film incorporating thymol against rice weevil, Sitophylus oryzae
This study aimed at assessing the repellent efficacy of different levels of thymol (2%, 4% and 6% (w/w)) in rice packaging against rice weevil, Sitophylus oryzae. Insect repellent assays performed in the study showed 51.84%, 48.15% and 48.15% repellency effects for 2%, 4% and 6% thymol film respecti...
Main Authors: | Mohd. Marsin, Aishah, Muhamad, Ida Idayu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indian Academy of Sciences
2023
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Online Access: | http://eprints.utm.my/106492/1/IdaIdayuMuhamad2023_EffectivenessOfInsectRepellentFoodPackaging.pdf |
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