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IMPACT OF FERTILIZERS AND GREEN ALGAE (SPIROGYRA) ON THE SURVIVAL AND DEVELOPMENT OF IMMATURE MALARIA VECTOR, ANOPHELES GAMBIAE SENSU LATO GILES (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE)
Authors:   Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia, Wondmeneh J , Solomon T ,   Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia, Raja N ,   Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Published: January 2023

Anopheles gambiae is one of the important malaria vectors in Ethiopia. The survival, development and multiplication of the immature stages are determined by different interdependent factors. The application of manures and fertilizers in agro-ecosystem is one of the important factors. A laboratory study was conducted to evaluate the impact of inorganic fertilizer (DAP and UREA 1:1/2 ratio), organic fertilizer (cow dung) and green algae (Spirogyra) against immature An. gambiae. The experiment includes three doses of inorganic fertilizer, cow dung and green algae in 1 L of deionised water prepared in a square tray and 1 L of deionised water alone was considered as control. In the experiment and control group twenty five I, II, III and IVth instar larva was released into individual tray and monitored every 24 h till the completion of their life cycle. The numbers of surviving larval stage was recorded continuously until all the larvae died or emerged into adults. The experimental result revealed that in the case of the tray mixed with 0.75g/L of inorganic fertilizer, the number of adults that emerged from four different larval instar stages was statistically significant (p < 0.05). The number of adults that emerged in high turbidity green algae filament treatment was 95.61 ± 3.86, 93.85 ± 3.30, 90.5 ± 5.43 and 86.84 ± 4.78 from I, II, III and IVth instar larvae respectively. This study concludes that inorganic fertilizer significantly suppressed the survival of An. gambiae immature stage whereas, green algae supported the larval development.
IN VIVO ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF FIVE PLANT EXTRACTS AGAINST CHINESE KALE LEAF SPOT CAUSED BY ALTERNARIA BRASSICICOLA
Authors:   Bodhivijjalaya College, Srinakharinwirot University, 114 Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok 10110, Thailand, Jantasorn Arom , Mongon Jenjira ,   Bodhivijjalaya College, Srinakharinwirot University, 114 Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok 10110, Thailand, Ouiphisittraiwat Thanaprasong ,   Bodhivijjalaya College, Srinakharinwirot University, 114 Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Published: January 2023

Pathogens associated with Chinese kale leaf spot disease were recovered from necrotic lesions on the Chinese kale leaves and identified as Alternaria brassicicola (Schw.) Wiltshire. This disease is one of the most significant destructive pathogens to vegetable crops in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Disease management of these pathogens is done by using synthetic fungicides which are expensive and harmful to the environment. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of the extracts from five plants, Hydnocarpus anthelminthicus Pierre ex Laness., Crateva magna (Lour.) DC., Caesalpinia sappan L.,Xanthophyllum lanceatum J. J. Sm., and Carallia brachiata (Lour.) Merr. to control the Chinese kale leaf spots caused by A. brassicicola in in vivo condition. In an in vivo test, we found that the plant extracts of C. brachiata, H. anthelminthicus, X. lanceatum and C. magna showed a potential in control efficacy against brassica dark leaf spots caused by A. brassicicola. The four plant extracts effectively suppressed the development of leaf spots at a concentration of 10,000 ppm and 50,000 ppm at 30 DAT. However, at 40 DAT the C. magna and H. anthelminthicus extracts strongly inhibited A. brassicicola at concentrations of 10,000 ppm and 50,000 ppm respectively when compared with the water control. This is the first report demonstrating that the plant extracts collected from riparian forest can provide control against brassica dark leaf spots disease. Based on our study, we demonstrated that the ability of plant crude extracts can be used as natural fungicides to control Chinese kale leaf spots and replace synthetic fungicide.
CONTACT TOXICITY OF PLOY LACTIC ACID NANOFIBERS LOADED WITH TWO ESSENTIAL OILS AGAINST PLODIA INTERPUNCTELLA HUB. (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE)
Authors:   Department of Entomology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Allahvaisi Somaye , Talebi Jahromi Khalil ,   Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran, Imani Sohrab ,   Department of Entomology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Khanjani Mohammad ,   Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Bu–Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
Published: January 2023

In the most recent decade, nanoscale materials have received much attention because of their applications in the field of toxicology and biopesticides. Mentha piperita L. and Salvia officinalis L., as green pesticides were incorporated into Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) solution about 14%wt which were successfully electrospun into mats with ∼58 nm fiber diameters. The contact toxicity of essential oils (EOs) was tested on first instar larvae of Plodia interpunctella after 72-h to evaluate the effect of PLA nanofibers loaded with the EOs versus the pure essential oils (PEO)s on the mortality of the larvae over one month. The comparison between LC50 of the formulated essential oils (NFO)s and PEOs showed a significant difference (p< 0.05). The NFOs showed higher contact toxicity than the PEOs to control this pest for a longer time with slow release efficiency. Moreover, M. piperita showed more toxicity than S. officinalis. The nanofibers cause surface tension. Therefore, it is evaluated that this formulation increases the contact toxicity efficiency of essential oils as green contact pesticide. The nanofibers cause surface tension. Therefore, it is inferred that this formulation increases the contact toxicity efficiency of essential oils as green contact pesticide.
ANTIMYCOTIC POTENTIAL OF SOME PHYTOEXTRACTS ON SOME PATHOGENIC FUNGI
Authors:   Section of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Hazaratbal Srinagar – 190006, India., S Parveen S , Wani A H ,   Section of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Hazaratbal Srinagar – 190006, India., Bhat M Y ,   Section of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Hazaratbal Srinagar – 190006, India., Malik A R ,   Section of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Hazaratbal Srinagar – 190006, India., Koka J A , Ashraf N ,   Section of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Hazaratbal Srinagar – 190006, India.,   Section of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Hazaratbal Srinagar – 190006, India.
Published: January 2023

The present study was conducted to determine the inhibitory effects of five phytoextracts, viz. Artemisia absinthium, Malva sylvestris, Plantago lanceolata, Rumex obtusifolius and Taraxicum officinale on the mycelial growth and spore germination of Drechslera sp., Penicillium expansum, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus. The results revealed that all the concentrations of plant extracts caused significant inhibition in the mycelial growth and spore germination of the tested fungi as compared to control. However, the maximum inhibition in mycelial growth and spore germination was found at the highest concentration ‘S’ followed by lower concentrations of the plant extracts. Maximum inhibition in mycelial growth and spore germination was caused by A. absinthium plant extract followed by R. obtusifolius, M. sylvertris, P. lanceolata and least inhibition was found by T. officinale. The highest inhibitory activity of A. absinthium extract was shown against P. expansum (75.42%) at standard concentration ‘S’ followed by A. flavus (74.74%), A. niger (61.83%) and Drechslera sp. (61.64%) at same concentration.
PATHOGENICITY OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI ON PARACOCCUS MARGINATUS WILLIAMS AND GRANARA DE WILLINK
Authors:   R.T. Department of Agricultural Entomology, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri413722, Maharashtra, India, Gaikwad S M , Nakat R  V ,   Section of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Pune-411005, Maharashtra, India, Shelke R T ,   R.T. Department of Agricultural Entomology, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri413722, Maharashtra, India
Published: January 2023

Studies were conducted to determine the pathogenicity of Lecanicillium lecanii, Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana against papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) II instar nymphs under laboratory conditions. The nymphs of P. marginatuswere susceptible to all three entomopathogenic fungi at varying levels. In general, insect mortality was increased with an increase in the exposure dose and period. When L. lecanii, M. anisopliae and B. bassiana were tested against P. marginatus nymphs, L. lecanii recorded the highest mortality of 73.33 % at 144 hrs after treatment (HAT). M. anisopliae and B. bassiana recorded 63.33 and 56.66% mortality, respectively, at 144 HAT. The LC50 values of L. lecanii, Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana for II instar nymphs of P. marginatus were 1.7 x 106 CFU/ml, 1.3 x 107 CFU/ml and 7.0 X 107 CFU/ml, respectively.
EFFECTIVITY OF THREE BOTANICAL CRUDE EXTRACTS ON IMMATURE OF WHITEFLY (BEMISIA TABACI GENN.) UNDER ENCLOSURE CONDITIONS
Authors:   Researcher in Agronomy. Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Chiná, Campeche, México, González-Valdivia N A , Martínez-Puc J F ,   Researcher in Agronomy. Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Chiná, Campeche, México, Arcocha Gómez E ,   Researcher in Agronomy. Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Chiná, Campeche, México, Casanova-Lugo F ,   Researcher in Agronomy. Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Chiná, Campeche, México, Burgos-Campos M A ,   Researcher in Agronomy. Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Chiná, Campeche, México, Rodríguez Puig E ,   Researcher in Agronomy. Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Chiná, Campeche, México, Rojas Ehuan E ,   Researcher in Agronomy. Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Chiná, Campeche, México, Echavarría-Góngora E J ,   Researcher in Agronomy. Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Chiná, Campeche, México
Published: January 2023

Pest management of habanero chili (Capsicum chinense Jacq., Solanaceae) the sweetpotato whitefly Bemisia tabaci Genn. (Hemyptera: Aleyrodidae) is a key plague insect as a virus-vector, capable of causing serious economic loss. Their control is broadly based on Imidacloprid, a neonicotinoids product. B. tabaci have resistance to imidacloprid now. Some plants extracts are suggest in the literature how insect repellent properties over whiteflies, including allspice [Pimenta dioca (L.) Merrill, (Myrtaceae)], sweet basil [Ocimun basilicum L. (Lamiaceae)] and wild feverfew [Parthenium hysterophorus L.(Asteraceae)]. The preliminary screening under controlled conditions for evaluating the repellent effect of crude aqueous extracts, in a 1:1 ratio based on mass weight foliage moisture; was evaluate for each one of above-mentioned plants, against nymphs and eggs of whitefly. Results show that basil and feverfew extracts was significantly effective in preventing oviposition by adult whiteflies on habanero chili foliage, with allspice showing the lowest effect. Fields studies have to be carried out in this regards.
TRANCHYSPERMUM AMMI : NATURAL PESTICIDES
Authors:   Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Department of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactant Technology, Nathalal Parikh Marg, Matunga (E), Mumbai-400019, Maharashtra. India., Kadam Sadanand S , More Snehal B ,   Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Department of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactant Technology, Nathalal Parikh Marg, Matunga (E), Mumbai-400019, Maharashtra. India., Waghmare Jyotsna S ,   Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Department of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactant Technology, Nathalal Parikh Marg, Matunga (E), Mumbai-400019, Maharashtra. India.,   Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Department of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactant Technology, Nathalal Parikh Marg, Matunga (E), Mumbai-400019, Maharashtra. India.
Published: January 2023

The objective of this research work was to investigate the chemical composition and the insecticidal activity of Tranchyspermum ammi (Carom oil) against grain bugs originated in stored grains. In this study, essential oil of Tranchyspermum ammi is obtained by hydrodistillation using Clevenger apparatus. Thymol is a major chemical constituent isolated from Carom oil. Presence of thymol in Carom oil was determined and confirmed by GC, GC-MS and FT-IR analysis. Organoleptic and Physio-chemical properties of Carom oil were also analyzed. Apart from thymol, other compounds present in Carom oil were pcymene, γ-terpinene and β-pinene. 67.73 % of thymol was quantified in Carom oil.
EFFICACY OF SOME SELECTED BIOPESTICIDES AGAINST HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA (HUB.) USING DETACHED LEAF BIOASSAY IN CHICKPEA
Authors:   Department of Entomology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, 492012, Chhattisgarh, India., Agale S V , Gupta Rajeev ,   Department of Entomology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, 492012, Chhattisgarh, India., Rangarao G V ,   International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502324, Hyderabad, Telangana, India., Gopalakrishnan S ,   International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502324, Hyderabad, Telangana, India., Jaba Jagdish ,   International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502324, Hyderabad, Telangana, India., Wani S P ,   International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502324, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Published: January 2023

A laboratory experiment was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of different biopesticides against the second instar larva of Helicoverpa armigera at International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics during 2016-2017. Varied doses of biopesticides were used during experiment against second instar larvae of H. armigera and recorded the percent morality. Among the selected biopesticides neem seed powder, HaNPV and Spinosad showed superior and recorded maximum per cent morality at 24 hr and 48 hr day after release. The metarhizium anisopliae, Streptomyces sp. and consortia were at par with each other.
IN VITRO CHARACTERIZATION OF SELECTED INDIGENOUS RHIZOBACTERIAL STRAINS AS BIOCONTROL AGENT OF BACTERIAL WILT DISEASE ON CHILI
Authors:   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia 25163, Tel. +62-751- 72773,Fax.:+62751-72702, Habazar Trimurti , Yanti Yulmira ,   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia 25163, Tel. +62-751- 72773,Fax.:+62751-72702, , Reflinaldon  ,   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia 25163, Tel. +62-751- 72773,Fax.:+62751-72702, Yaherwandi  ,   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia 25163, Tel. +62-751- 72773,Fax.:+62751-72702, Rahman Nasution Chainur ,   Post Graduate Student Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia 25163, Felia Srimano ,   Alumni of Agroecotechnology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia 25163
Published: January 2023

Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is the important dangerous diseases in chili. Until now this disease has been difficult to control; while the bacteria attack the xylem vessel they cannot be reached by any bactericide. Biocontrol is potential for controlling this disease. One group of important biocontrol agents is the plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). Based on in planta screening method, we have found 13 indigenous rhizobacterial strains from healthy chili’s rhizosphere, which have the ability to control bacterial wilt and to increase growth and yield of chili. This research is aimed at characterizing the direct mechanisms of selected indigenous rhizobacterial strains as biocontrol agents of R. solanacearum in vitro. The physiological characters of indigenous rhizobacterial strains as biocontrol agents had been observed, including production of antibiotic, siderophore, HCN, haemolysine, protease, and biosurfactan. For root colonization rifampicin mutants of indigenous rhizobacterial strains had been the results of in vitro analysis showed that those selected rhizobacterial strains had various physiological characters as biocontrol agents. Not all biocontrol tested characters have been produced by indigenous rhizobacterial strains. Only RZ2.1AP4 strains showed the positive on 3 characters. All indigenous rhizobacterial strains produced biosurfactant but only Pseudomonas hibiscicola strain RZ1.1AG4 showed the highest viscosity. All rifampicin mutants of indigenous rhizobacterial strains have colonized chili roots on rhizoplane and in the root tissues (endophyte) from nursery until 9 days after planting. RZ2.1AP2 and Klebsiela michiganensis strain RZ1.3AG4 showed the highest bacterial population on chilli roots. The bacterial population was higher in root tissue (endophytes) than on the root surface (rhizoplane) from seedling stage until 9 days after transplanting.
INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY OF PIPER ADUNCUM FRUIT AND TEPHROSIA VOGELII LEAF MIXED FORMULATIONS AGAINST PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA (L.) (LEPIDOPTERA: PLUTELLIDAE)
Authors:   Universitas Andalas Padang, Kampus Unand Limau Manis, Fakultas Pertanian, Jurusan Agroteknologi, Candra Lina Eka , Widhianingrum Indah ,   Universitas Andalas Padang, Kampus Unand Limau Manis, Fakultas Pertanian, Jurusan Agroteknologi, Eka Putri Mita ,   Universitas Andalas Padang, Kampus Unand Limau Manis, Fakultas Pertanian, Jurusan Agroteknologi, Fni Evalia Nur ,   Universitas Andalas Padang, Kampus Unand Limau Manis, Fakultas Pertanian, Jurusan Agribisnis, Makky Muhammad ,   Universitas Andalas Padang, Kampus Unand Limau Manis, Fakultas Teknik Hasil Pertanian, Jurusan Teknik Pertanian
Published: January 2023

The emulsifiable concentrate (EC) and wettable powder (WP) of Piper aduncum and Tephrosia vogelii mixed formulations were tested for their activities in the laboratory and their effectiveness in the field against cabbage pest Plutella xyostella. Cabbage leaves soaked in six different mixed formulation concentrations were tested against second instar larvae of P. xylostella and observed until the larvae reached fourth instar stage. From the survived larvae, growth and development, antifeedant effects were recorded. Field efficacy test was based on LC95 value of formulations from laboratory test result. The experiment used a randomized block design with 5 treatments and 3 replications to determine the insecticide effectivity against populations of P. xylostella larvae. The results showed that the EC and WP mixed formulations have insecticidal activity against P. xylostella larvae, with LC95 value of 0.35% and 0.37%, respectively. The highest antifeedant effect on EC mixed formulation was 85.01% and WP mixed formulation was 86.23%. Both mixed formulations also slowed the development of larvae when compared with control. Field effication result showed that applications of EC mixed formulation were able to restrain the population of P. xylostella, with effectivity value of 71.06%. Insecticide effectivity value of EC mixed formulation was higher than WP mixed formulation and Bacillus thuringiensis formulation.
LABORATORY EVALUATION OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES AGAINSTAMERICAN SERPENTINE LEAF MINER, LIRIOMYZA TRIFOLII (BURGESS)
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala 680656, Sara Jacob Jyothi , Mathew Maicykutty P ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala 680656
Published: January 2023

A laboratory study was conducted during 2011 to 2013 for evaluating the pathogenicity of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) against Liriomyza trifolii. Seventy two soil samples were collected from three districts of Kerala, namely, Thrissur, Ernakulam and Kottayam for the isolation of EPNs. Four numbers of EPNs, viz., EPN Isolate - 1, 2, 3 and 4 were obtained from collected soil samples. All the isolated EPNs were identified as Steinernema carpocapsae Weiser. The efficacy of soil isolated EPNs was compared with Steinernema bicornutum Tallosi, Peters & Ehlers and Heterorhabditis indica Poinar, Karunakar and David by leaf disc bioassay method. The treated EPNs were effective in causing mortality to L. trifolii maggots inside the mines. But S. carpocapsae Isolate – 1 (Kannara) was found to be more effective against L. trifolii larvae with lowest LC50 (1.79/ maggot) value (24 h). The pathogenicity of EPNs against L. trifolii revealed the scope of their utilization in IPM programmes.
MANAGEMENT OF FRUIT FLY (BACTROCERA SPP.) IN CUCUMBER (CUCUMIS SATIVUS LINN.) GROWN ORGANICALLY
Authors:   Bee Research Station, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Nagrota Bagwan- 176 047, Himachal Pradesh, India,, Sharma Surender Kumar , Punam  ,   Department of Organic Agriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur- 176062, Himachal Pradesh, India., Kumar R ,   Department of Organic Agriculture, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur- 176062, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Published: January 2023

Fruit flies (Bactrocera spp.) are the key pests of our potential vegetable and fruit crops. Literally, wide organic options are available but their evaluation studies are scanty and hence study on comparative evaluation of 10 organic formulations and a synthetic insecticide against fruit fly in organically grown cucumber during the years 2011 and 2012 were conducted at certified Model Organic Farm, CSK HPKV, Palampur. The lowest fruit infestation of 7.69 and 9.09% was registered in treatment with cypermethrin 25EC @ 0.5ml/l followed by treatment with neem oil (Nimbecidene) 5ml/l as 12.50 and 13.58% during both respective years of study. Similar trend of fruit yield was observed using cypermethrin 25EC gave highest fruit yield 191.48 and 183.33 q/ha followed by neem oil (Nimbecidene) as 189.01 and 181.48 q/ha during both years of study. However, both these formulations were significantly at par but under organic conditions four sprays of neem oil formulation coinciding with infestation at 10 day interval can be effectively used to manage this pest.
FIELD EVALUATION OF PROMISING BIORATIONAL PESTICIDES AGAINST BRINJAL SHOOT AND FRUIT BORER, LEUCINODES ORBONALIS GUENEE
Authors:   Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Islam T , Das G ,   Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Mahir Uddin M ,   Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202
Published: January 2023

In the present study, efficacy of three bacterial fermented biopestcides viz., spinosad, emamectin bennzoate and abamectin and one insect growth regulator, buprofezin were evaluated against the infestation of brinjal shoot and fruit borer(BSFB), Leucinodes orbonalis (Guen) during January to July 2015. Biopesticides were applied either individually or in some selected combinations viz., buprofezin + emamectin benzoate, buprofezin + abamectin, buprofezin + spinosad and datawere collected on different parameters such as percent shoot infestation, percent fruit infestation and marketable fruit yield. It was found that all the treatments significantly reduced percent shoot (15.66-63.99% reduction) and fruit infestation (17.27-70.75% reduction) and increased marketable fruit yield over control (12.87-84.33% increase). The best result was found in case of combined treatment buprofezin + emamectin benzoate treated plots (70.75% shoot and 63.99% fruitprotection; highest marketable fruit yield of 9.94 t/ha) whereas the least protection was obtained from buprofezin (1 mL/L) treated plots (17.27% shoot and 15.66% fruit protection; lowest marketable fruit yield of 6.05 t/ha). The present studyrevealed that the selected biorational pesticides could be used both singly and in combination for the successful management of L. orbonalis.
IMPACT OF PHYTOECDYSONE FRACTIONS OF THE FERNS CYCLOSOROUS INTERRUPTUS, CHRISTELLA DENTATA AND NEPHROLEPIS CORDIFOLIA ON THE BIOLOGY OF SPODOPTERA LITURA (FAB.)
Authors:   Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai-627002, Tamil Nadu, India, Xavier G S A , Selvaraj P ,   Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai-627002, Tamil Nadu, India;, John Nida ,   Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai-627002, Tamil Nadu, India;
Published: January 2023

The preliminary phytochemical analysis of ferns viz., Cyclosorus interruptus (Willd.) H.Itô (Theylepteridaceae), Christella dentata (Willd.) (Forssk.) Brownsey et Jermy (Theylepteridaceae), and Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) Presl revealed the presence of the secondary metabolites like alkaloids, steroids, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides, phenolic compounds and terpenoids in crude extract. The characteristic colour change and the UV- Vis spectrum obtained for the silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) formulation of the experimental ferns confirmed the synthesis of nanoparticles (433.50nm, 450.00nm and 444.00 nm for C. interruptus, C. dentata and N. cordifolia, respectively). The pesticidal property of the crude extracts and ferns-AgNP (Fe-AgNP) were evaluated in the laboratory on Spodoptera litura (Fab.)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) third instar larvae. The crude extract and Fe-AgNP formulations exerted their influence on the developmental period, pupation rate, pupal weight and adult emergence which were reduced significantly. They also caused larval, pupal and adult deformities that confirm the insecticidal activity of the plant.
TOXICOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ESSENTIAL OILS AGAINST TRIBOLIUM CASTANEUM (COLEOPTERA:TENEBRIONIDAE) AND CALLOSOBRUCHUS MACULATUS (COLEOPTERA: BRUCHIDAE)
Authors: Tarigan S I , Dadang  , Sakti Harahap I
Published: January 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the toxicity and physiological effect of cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg oils against egg, larva, and adult of Tribolium castaneum Herbst and Callosobruchus maculatus F. Further biochemical tests were conducted to assess the impact of essential oils on total carbohydrate, protein, fat contents and also assess the enzymes esterase and glutathione s-transferase activity. The mortality results indicated that cinnamon oil has the highest efficacy against egg, larva, and adult of C. maculatus with an LC50 of 0.01%, 0.132%, and 0.186%, respectively compared with T. castaneum, which recorded 1.051%, 0.109%, and 1.239% respectively. Furthermore, all essential oils reduce the total carbohydrate, protein, and fat contents, and cinnamon oil demonstrated to be the most effective among the three essential oils. On the same note, cinnamon oil had a greater impact of inhibiting esterase and glutathione s-transferase activity compared to nutmeg and cardamom oils. Thus, from the results, all the tested essential oils produced a significant range of biological effect on T. castaneum and C. maculatus. However, cinnamon oil was the most effective making it suitable botanical extract to develop fumigant to control and manage T. castaneum and C. maculatus with less environmental hazards.
ALOE VERA (L.) BURM. F. : A HIGHLY USEFUL INDIAN TRADITIONAL PLANT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF MAIZE STORAGE PEST, SITOPHILUS ORYZAE L. (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE)
Authors:   Natural Products Chemistry Division, CSIRIndian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007 Telangana, India, Mallavadhani Uppuluri V , Rajendra Prasad Bommena ,   Osmania University, Department of Botany, University college of Science, Saifabad, Hyderabad 500004 Telangana, India, Lakshmi Soujanya Pamidi ,   Winter Nursery Centre, ICAR- Indian Institute of Maize Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500030 Telangana, India, Babu Rao Muktevi ,   Osmania University, Department of Botany, University college of Science, Saifabad, Hyderabad 500004 Telangana, India, Ratanlal Malavath ,   Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry Division, CSIR- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007 Telangana, India
Published: January 2023

Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. is an important Indian traditional plant possessing wide range of biological activities. The present study is aimed to determine the repellent and contact toxicity of methanolic extracts of gel, root and leaf peel parts of fifteen A. vera accessions collected from 15 locations in India against maize storage pest, Sitophilus oryzae(L.). Petri dish choice bioassay and filter paper impregnation methods were used to determine repellent and contact toxicity respectively. Analysis of the results reveals that aloin A, the major metabolite of A. vera, at 0.02% w/v concentration possessed strong repellent activity (85.2 %) than sample AV 11a (gel of A. vera) at 5% w/v (82.7%) after 24-h of exposure. Interestingly, the percent repellency increases up to 5-h in all extracts screened. Aloin A at 0.0024 mg/cm2 showed 58.0% mortality against S. oryzae followed by sample AV 13b (leaf peel) at 0.6 mg/cm2 (56.0%) after 14 days of treatment. The content of Aloin A present in the six A. vera extracts, exhibiting highest toxicity and repellency, was determined by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography. The percent repellency and toxicity of A. vera vary with geographical location, plant parts, major metabolite concentration and exposure time. The potentiality of these plant extracts could be useful towards the development of effective bio repellent to S. oryzae in stored maize.
COLONIZATION CAPABILITY OF TRICHODERMA VIRIDE (T1SK) ON SEVERAL BANANA CULTIVAR ROOTS AND ITS EFFECT AGAINST DEVELOPMENT OF FUSARIUM WILT DISEASE AND PLANT GROWTH
Authors:   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Limau Manis Campus, Padang 25163., Nurbailis  , Martinius  ,   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Limau Manis Campus, Padang 25163., Adriansyah H ,   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Limau Manis Campus, Padang 25163.
Published: January 2023

Fusarium wilt desease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubence (Foc) one the important desease on banana around the world. The purpose of this research was to recognize surface and endophytic colonization capability of Trichoderma viride (T1sk) on several banana cultivar roots and its effect against Fusarium wilt disease and increasing banana seedling growth. The experiment was divided into 2 parts that were colonization effect against Fusarium wilt disease development and colonization capability of T. viride (T1sk) on roots of several banana cultivars. The parameters observed were: 1) surface and endophytic colonization capability of T. viride (T1sk) on various banana seedling roots, 2) incubation period, 3) percentage of symptomatic leaves, 4) increase of leaves amount, 5) increase of plant height, 6) Stem circle and 7)dry weight of banana seedling biomass. The result showed that highest surface colonization capability of T. viride (T1sk) found in Barangan and Kepok cultivars and endophyte colonization found in Kepok cultivar. The surface colonization capability of T viride (T1sk) on the roots of Barangan and kepok reached 93, 33% and the ability of being endophyte 43, 33% and 38, 33% could reduce Fusarium wilt disease on banana seedling and increase seedling growth.
BIOEFFICACY OF NEEM KERNEL AQUEOUS EXTRACT (NKAE) AGAINST TEA RED SPIDER MITE, OLIGONYCHUS COFFEAE, NIETNER AND ITS EFFECT ON STETHORUS GILVIFRONS MULSANT, A POTENTIAL PREDATOR OF RED SPIDER MITE
Authors:   North Bengal Regional R and D Centre, Tea Research Association, Nagrakata 735 225, West Bengal, India, Sarmah Mridul
Published: January 2023

Neem kernel aqueous extract (NKAE) was evaluated at different concentrations (1-10%) against red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae under laboratory and field conditions. Also the impact of NKAE on survival of Stethorus gilvifrons, a potential predator of red spider mite was studied. Parameters assessed were ovicidal and acaricidal activities, adult emergence, oviposition deterrent in case of red spider mite and larval & adult mortality and adult emergence for the predator. Significant ovicidal activity was exhibited at higher concentrations (6-10%). Nymphs were more susceptible to NKAE than adults. Higher concentrations (6-10%) showed 53-95% mortality of mite population under laboratory conditions. LC50 values of NKAE for nymph and adult red spider mite were found to be 47.73 mg/ml and 66.02mg/ml respectively after 24h of treatment. Field evaluation however exhibited 43-69% reduction of mite population at 6-10% concentrations. Egg laying by tea red spider mite on the NKAE treated tea leaf surface was significantly decreased (1.16-1.50 eggs/female/day) than control (3.83 eggs/female/day). Significant reduction in adult emergence (20.0-56.7%) and increased duration of total developmental period (1.00-4.33 days) were noticed at higher concentrations (4-10%) only. However, the application of NKAE on different life stages of S. gilvifrons showed no adverse effect in respect of their growth and development.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN DAN STRATEGI BISNIS DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN APLIKASI DIGITAL
Authors: Mahardhika Daffa , Putri Gina Laras , Oktavia Nova Trisna
Published: January 2023

KuyKuyDrink's business is one of the most in-demand and trending businesses in today's times. Many business actors run this business because the business is in great demand by the public, especially young people. This is evidenced by the increasing number of KuyKuyDrink efforts that stand up from time to time and of course with the characteristic taste of each business. But there are also KuyKuyDrink business actors who have gone out of business or went bankrupt, because the marketing strategy used was not right and the quality of service was less than optimal. The purpose of this study is to find out how the sales method with direct marketing and the use of social media is able to increase the number of sales of KuyKuyDrink drinks. The results of this study show that the increase in sales revenue is not only carried out by direct marketing methods but also social media is one of the media for increasing marketing of this product. With adequate bookkeeping, the owner can make an accurate calculation of the costs incurred so as to reduce the amount of existing costs whose purpose is to obtain the expected profit. Owners are advised to prioritize social media with the aim that the products offered are known to many people, and of course it will also increase income
Influences of Puberty Development and Sexuality on Academic Performance Among Secondary Students of Ngamaba Tsalakoua of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)
Authors: Mabounda Kounga Paul Roger , Bouhika Eddie Janvier , Nsompi Florent , Bazaba Kayilou Jean Michel , Nguimbi Etienne , Zhang Yajun , Wang Ru , Chen Peijie
Published: January 2023

Background: Pubertal development and sexuality in prime adolescence can individually or both affect academic performance during the secondary cycle. Objectives: The present study aims to examine the relationship between pubertal maturation, sexuality and academic Performance of secondary school students. Methods: Data were collected via a cross-sectional survey after the release of the first quarter results. The sample was composed of 418 students (195 boys and 223 girls aged 13.96 ± 0.97 and 14.26 ± 0.85 years old respectively). The pubertal development scale and sexuality at prime adolescence scales were used to collect data. Academic performance was assessed based on quarterly cumulative GPA. Chi-square and Pearson's correlation tests were used and responses were structured into subcategories regarding factors of pubertal development, sexuality and academic performance. Results: The pubertal development of girls was more advanced than that of boys; the boys scores on the "going out with someone" scale (P ≤ 0.05) and on the “flirting with the aim of having sexual relations” scale (P ≤ 0.01) whereas girls scores on the "giving priority to love" scale (P ≤ 0.05). In general academic performance was above mean and below mean respectively for boys and girls. Pubertal development and sexuality were negatively correlated with academic performance mostly in girls. Conclusions: The developmental stage was more pronounced in girls. Boys were ahead in sexuality and the mean of their academic performance was higher. The interactions of development and sexuality and their combined effect negatively influenced the academic performance of girls and boys with gender-specific degrees.
Clinical Teacher Evaluation Methods in Medical Education: A Systematic Review
Authors: Seyedin Hesam , Moslehi Shandiz , Asadzadeh Mahboubeh , Dowlati Mohsen
Published: January 2023

Context: Evaluating systems is one of the essential items affecting faculty member performance. Using an appropriate evaluating system is essential for performing different proper roles for faculty members. Objective: This study aimed to systematically review the models, tools, and challenges of evaluating the performance of clinical faculty members. Methods: This systematic review investigated eight international and four national electronic databases in 2019. Descriptive and thematic analyses were done to extract the most relevant information about the models, tools, and challenges of evaluating the performance of clinical faculty members. Results: In total, 15163 articles were identified, of which 25 met the inclusion criteria. The findings were demonstrated in four main categories of the model of evaluating the performance of clinical faculty members, education, data gathering tools, and challenges of evaluating the performance of clinical faculty members. The main subthemes for evaluating the performance of the clinical faculty member model were systems, structure, indicators, and process. Conclusions: This study recommends policymakers and educational managers to design an appropriate evaluating tool. Further research should be conducted to develop a practical system for solving the mentioned challenges.
Dramatic Response of Rapid Progressive Atypical Pyoderma Gangrenosum to Infliximab in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis
Authors: Fatemi Reza , Safaei Farahnaz , Ketabi Moghadam Pardis , Taheri Peyman
Published: January 2023

: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a relatively uncommon disorder associated with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). PG’s prevalence ranges from 0.4 - 2.6% in patients with IBD. We describe a 34-year-old man with ulcerative colitis (UC) who was referred to our center with some small follicular and pustular lesions rapidly progressing into a painful necrotic ulcer in the right axilla. The ulcer was not responsive to broad spectrum antibiotics and topical cytotoxic agents like tacrolimus. Finally, a dramatic response was observed after initiating anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) treatment with infliximab (10 mg/kg) within a week. A significant reduction in size and necrotic tissue was achieved one month after the index date of the prescription of infliximab. A 2-month follow-up of the patient revealed complete healing of the lesion.
The Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction Among Adult Men: The Results of a National Survey on Male Morbidities
Authors: Aliakbari Fereshteh , Nematollahi Shahrzad , Pestehei Seyed Khalil , Mogharabian Nasser , Taghizabet Neda , Rezaei-Tazangi Fatemeh , Hosseini Jalil , Emadeddin Majid
Published: January 2023

Background: Men’s sexual health is one of the main aspects of their lives. Male sexual dysfunction (SD) includes a wide range of sexual impairments and is not limited to premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile dysfunction (ED). ED can be a life-changing issue that might be mixed up with male sexual impotence characterized by PE and ED. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its associated factors among the Iranian male population. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study for which data was collected from a nationwide reproductive morbidities project among males in Iran. To do so, 2296 men aged 25 - 60 years were selected from four provinces by cluster sampling. Statistical analysis was done in SPSS (18.0.0) Results: The prevalence of severe/medium SD and severe SD were 66.9% and 18.1%, respectively. The prevalence of low sexual satisfaction, low sexual desire, and dissatisfaction with the length of intercourse before orgasm were 9.5%, 9%, and 12%. Conclusions: Sexual dysfunction is highly likely prevalent among less educated, unemployed men with a history of chronic diseases. Various educational programs to raise awareness are thoroughly recommended.
Bacaan Unik Dalam Al-Qur’an Perspektif I’jaz Lughawi
Authors: S. Inaku Miskat , Rawandhi N. Hula Ibnu
Published: January 2023

This study aims to reveal the variety of readings in the Qur'an, namely some readings that are considered unique to be further studied using the ash-syatibiyyah,so that the results of this study are: (1) Technically, Among the unique readings in the Qur'an that undergo changes in reading are the reading of Imam Qiraat seven using the ash-Syatibiyyah date technique (2) Qiraat aspect, in this case the recitation of the Qur'an focuses on changing readings such as reading fath, imalah, and taqlil according to the reading of Imam qiraat seven. (3) Aspects of Tarihiyah¸ The Arab nation has diversity in various languages (dialects) (4) Aspects of i'jaz lughawi, reading imalah on the word مجراها (majreeha) has wisdom and when reading imalah can feel the tilt of Noah's ark while sailing between large waves based on the letter Hud: 41
Ragam Aplikasi dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab
Authors: Manoppo Ningsih , Aliyya Laubaha Siti , Basarata Nurhanifa
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ragam aplikasi yang bisa dimanfaatkan dan digunakan oleh guru dalam pembelajaran bahasa Arab. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kepustakaan (library research). Penulis memperoleh data melalui buku, jurnal, artikel-artikel yang terkait dengan penelitian. Penelitian ini menganalisis data dengan cara mendeskripsikan hasilyang di peroleh. Adapun hasil dari penelitian adalah bahwa saat ini sudah banyak sekali aplikasi-aplikasi yang menunjang proses pembalajaran sesuai dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi saat ini. Di era 4.0 menuju 5.0 pendidik dituntut untuk bisa mengoperasikan teknologi pendidikan yang tersedia sehingga pembelajaran bisa lebih mudah dan menarik tidak hanya monoton sehingga peserta didik merasa bosan dan jenuh. Oleh karena itu maka disediakan aplikasi-aplikasi sebagai penunjang pembelajaran. Apalagi pada pembelajaran bahasa Asing seperti bahasa Arab. Aplikasi-aplkasi yang digunakan antara lain yaitu, duolingo, canva, youtube, mu’jam al-ma’any, edmodo, arabic anlocked, program arabic online, learning arabic speak arabic, secil, drops, memrise, kahoot, dan facebook.
Problematika Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Aliyya Laubaha Siti , Yasin Zohra , Zikran Adam Muhammad
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengurai problematika-problematika yang terjadi di dalam kelas pada saat proses pembelajaran dimulai serta memberikan solusi yang tepat mengenai persoalan yang terjadi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Proses pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, dokumentasi dan  observasi  terkait dengan materi yang digunakan. Berdasarkan hasil observasi dan wawancara yang dilakukan penulis menemukan beberapa masalah yang terjadi pada saat proses pembelajaran sedang berlangsung. Diantaranya terbagi dalam dua aspek yaitu problematika linguistic dan non linguistic. Hal ini bisa dijadikan sebagai bahan evaluasi dalam dunia pendidikan ataupun pada tiap satuan pendidikan agar dapat menunjang berkembangnya Pendidikan di Indonesia.
Analisis Maf'ul Muthlaq Berdasarkan Makna Dalam Al-Qur'an Juz 29
Authors: D. Kadir Sulemand , Hairuddin Hairuddin
Published: January 2023

Maf’ul  mutlaq merupakah salah satu kaidah yang dijelaskan dalam ilmu nahwu sebagai pelengkap untuk mempertegas dan memperkuat (taukid). Adapun tujuan penulisan ini adalah menganalisis makna-makna yang ada dalam maf’ul mutlaq. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan library research. Sumber data terdiri data primer dan sekunder. Sumber primer adalah al-qur’an juz 29 sedangkan sumber sekunder adalah artikel, buku-buku dan sumber yang terkait dengan topik yang dikaji. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa dalam al-qur’an juz 29 yang terdiri 11 surah maf’ul mutlaq yang mengandung jenis makna penegasan terdapat dalam surah al-haqqah ayat 14, 44. Surah ayat Nuh 7, 17, dan 18. Surah al-mudassir ayat 14. Surah al-insan ayat 6, 14, 23, dan 28. Surah al-mursalat ayat 2, 3, dan 4. Menjelaskan makna kualitas (bayan li na’u) terdapat dalam al-haqqah ayat 10, al-ma'arij ayat 5, nuh ayat 9 dan 22. Al-muzzamil ayat 4, 8, 10, 10, 11, 16, dan 20. Sedang maf’ul mutlaq yang menjelaskan makna kuantitas (bayan lil adad) hanya terdapat pada surah al-mulk ayat 10.
Facial Skin Texture and Distributed Dynamic Kernel Support Vector Machine (DDKSVM) Classifier for Age Estimation in Facial Wrinkles
Authors: Hemasree V. , Kumar Dr.K. Sundeep
Published: January 2023

Facial wrinkles are common aspects of ageing human skin that may be used in a variety of image-based ageing applications. Wrinkles on the face are 3D skin characteristics that appear as tiny discontinuities or fissures, as well as inconsistencies in the surrounding skin texture. Existing image-based techniques to ageing skin analysis focus on wrinkles as texture rather than curvilinear discontinuity/crack or irregularity characteristics. Picture processing methods are useful for reconstructing and manipulating an image in order to produce various images. The goal of this study is to create a FWDAE-IP (Face Wrinkles Detection and Age Estimate with Image Processing) system that can identify the exact position of wrinkle lines in relation to cracks/ discontinuities, abnormalities, and age estimation using skin texture data from one face image. This FWDAE-IP system is performed based on four major steps: Preprocessing, Skin texture feature extraction, wrinkles detection, and age estimations. In the first step, preprocessing is performed by rotation angle. In the second step, GFs (Gabor Filters), ALTPs (Adaptive Local Ternary Patterns), and AAMs (Active Appearance Models) are introduced against variation in pose or illumination. In the third step, GMM-EM (Gaussian Mixture Model- Expectation-Maximization) is introduced for detecting irregularities in the wrinkles, Gabor filters and image morphology is introduced for detecting discontinuity/crack in the wrinkles. In the fourth step, age estimation is performed based on the detected with wrinkles by DDKSVM (Distributed Dynamic Kernel Support Vector Machine) classifier. The results of age estimation methods are measured via the evaluation metrics such as MAEs (Mean Absolute Error), CSs (Cumulative Scores), accuracy, SSIMs (structural Similarity Indices), and JSIs (Jcard Similarity Indices). The experimentation work is performed based on FG-NET database.