Comparative analysis of cysteine protease nano-formulations to manage callosobruchus maculatus fabricius and trogoderma granarium everts in stored products.

ABSTRACT: Grains are stored worldwide after harvesting for food and seed. During storage grain loss occurs because of insect pests. Stored grain insect pests have long range of hosts, from cereals to dry fruits and legumes. Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Chrysomelidae; Coleoptera) and Trogoderma granarium (Everts) (Dermestidae; Coleoptera) are key pests of stored products and can loss 50% of the commodity during storage. Multiple measures have been adopted worldwide to minimize this loss but the problem remains constant. Conventional fumigants are being restricted in application because of development of insecticide resistance in insect pests. Hence, development of a promising tool for sustainable management and food security is required. This study describes development of nano-formulated bi

SUBMITTER: Ahmad S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12484994 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature