Evaluation of sustainable biorational pesticides for managing Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on tomato in Nepal.
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Sustainable Biorational Pesticides for Managing Tomato Fruit Borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Nepal

A new study from Tribhuvan University, Nepal evaluates sustainable biorational pesticides for controlling Helicoverpa armigera in tomato crops. The research highlights eco-friendly alternatives like Spinosad, Neem, and Chlorantraniliprole that significantly reduce pest populations while enhancing yield and profitability.
Insights into using Kosakonia oryzae AG15 in liquid formulations containing sodium alginate, glycerol, and gum arabic for the sustainable development of Phaseolus vulgaris L.
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New study shows Kosakonia oryzae AG15 thrives in eco-friendly biofertilizer formulations

A new study reveals that the beneficial bacterium Kosakonia oryzae AG15 remains highly viable in liquid biofertilizer formulations, even after extended storage. This finding opens the door to sustainable, ready-to-use agricultural inoculants that enhance plant growth while reducing chemical fertilizer dependence.
Exopolysaccharides produced by lactic acid bacteria from kefir: production and optimization of cultivation conditions.
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Scientists optimize production of health-boosting exopolysaccharides from kefir bacteria

Researchers have isolated and optimized lactic acid bacteria from kefir capable of producing valuable exopolysaccharides (EPS). The optimized cultivation process more than doubled EPS yield, paving the way for sustainable production of natural biopolymers with applications in food, cosmetics, and medicine.