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Evaluation of sustainable biorational pesticides for managing Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on tomato in Nepal.

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.

Hemanta Kumari Chaudhary October 11, 2025

Agriculture Emerging Science Microbiology

Mycorrhizal Fungi Could Naturally Curb Aphid Pests on Pepper Plants

A new study shows that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can reduce aphid growth and reproduction on pepper plants, offering a natural pest control strategy.

Hemanta Kumari Chaudhary October 8, 2025

Intercropping between persimmon and apple enriched the leaf endophytes and rhizosphere communities against apple root rot.

Agriculture Biodiversity Emerging Science

How Intercropping Persimmon with Apple Trees Fights Root Rot Through Microbiome Harmony

Discover how intercropping persimmon and apple trees can naturally suppress apple root rot by enriching beneficial soil and leaf microbes. Learn how this sustainable approach improves tree health and microbial diversity while reducing chemical pesticide dependence.

Hemanta Kumari Chaudhary October 7, 2025

Isolation of Leptolegnia chapmanii, an entomopathogenic oomycete, from Misiones, Argentina: a promising tool for vector mosquito control.

Emerging Science Environment Health

Harnessing Nature’s Pathogens: Leptolegnia chapmanii Emerges as a Powerful Biocontrol Agent Against Mosquitoes

Discover how scientists in Argentina isolated Leptolegnia chapmanii, a natural mosquito-killing oomycete. Learn how this biological agent can revolutionize eco-friendly mosquito control and reduce diseases like dengue and Zika.

Hemanta Kumari Chaudhary October 7, 2025

Metagenomic analysis of microbial community dynamics in konjac rhizosphere during soft rot disease progression.

Agriculture Emerging Science Environment

Harnessing the Rhizosphere Microbiome: New Insights into Combating Konjac Soft Rot

Metagenomic insights into konjac soft rot reveal key microbes driving disease and potential biocontrol agents for sustainable crop protection.

Hemanta Kumari Chaudhary October 7, 2025

Trehalose accumulation contributes to enhanced cold stress tolerance in Telenomus remus, a dominant egg parasitoid of Spodoptera frugiperda.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Trehalose: The Sugar Shield Boosting Cold Tolerance in Beneficial Insects

Discover how trehalose accumulation enhances cold stress tolerance in Telenomus remus, improving its potential as a sustainable biocontrol agent in agriculture.

Hemanta Kumari Chaudhary October 3, 2025

Leveraging air-borne VOC-mediated plant defense priming to optimize Integrated Pest Management.

Agriculture Emerging Science Environment

Boosting Crop Protection: How VOC-Mediated Plant Defense Priming is Revolutionizing Integrated Pest Management

Discover how air-borne VOC-mediated plant defense priming can transform Integrated Pest Management, reducing pesticides and boosting crop resilience.

Hemanta Kumari Chaudhary September 30, 2025

Persistence of pathogens and biocontrol potential in the bell pepper fruit mycobiome from flowering to postharvest

Agriculture Emerging Science Microbiology

From Flower to Storage: Unraveling the Hidden Microbiome Behind Bell Pepper Spoilage and Natural Biocontrol

New research uncovers how fungal pathogens persist in bell peppers from flowering to storage and how beneficial microbes can reduce postharvest losses naturally.

Hemanta Kumari Chaudhary September 29, 2025

A theoretical framework to improve the adoption of green Integrated Pest Management tactics.

Agriculture Environment Food Technology

A New Era for Sustainable Farming: The 3MP Framework to Boost Green Integrated Pest Management

Discover how the innovative 3MP framework enhances green Integrated Pest Management (IPM) adoption, boosting sustainability, pest control, and crop health.

Hemanta Kumari Chaudhary September 3, 2025