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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAn Overview of Malaria ControlEmmanuel Chanda, Mulakwa Kamuliwo, Richard W. Steketee et al.Malaria remains a serious global public health problem and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in sub Saharan Africa. In Zambia the disease is endemic with stable transmission, accounting for 40% of all out-patient attendances and is responsible for 20% deaths among children under five. Scaling up of scientifically proven high impact preventive, curative and supportive interventions and deploying … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 29 Apr 2013 · 7,960 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSynthetic Pyrethroid Resistance in Field Strains of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Tamil Nadu, South IndiaP. Duraimurugan, A. RegupathyResistance to synthetic pyrethroids was diagnosed in the field population of American bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, South India during 2003-2004 cropping seasons. A Discriminating Dose (DD) bioassay technique was used to monitor fortnightly changes in resistance at Coimbatore where number of crops served as host plants for this pest. The resistance level of various synthetic pyrethroids … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2005 · 6,856 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficiency of Carica papaya L. Seeds in Anticoccidial Control for Cockerel of Lohmann Brown StrainKomlan Mawouli Wampah, Kosi Mawuéna Novidzro, Namponi Dianam, Abalo Essosimna KuloTo combat avian coccidiosis, chemical products are widely used in poultry farming. However, chemotherapy has inconveniences due to the bioresistance of Coccidia and the presence of undesirable residues in consumer products. The aim of this study is to investigate the toxicity of papaya seeds as a bio-insecticide against Coccidia in Lohmann brown chickens in order to improve their zootechnical parameters. … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 27 Jan 2024 · 6,659 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractField Evaluation of a Pneumatic Prototype Machine Designed to Control the Colorado Potato Beetle in Potato CropsSaad Almady, Mohamed KhelifiThe Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB), Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say, 1824, is a major insect pest of potato plants. It can greatly reduce potato yields if left uncontrolled. The most effective method of controlling the CPB is to apply chemical insecticides during its life cycle. However, the CPB tends to develop resistance to chemicals. Therefore, its control is difficult. This has prompted … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 26 Dec 2022 · 6,403 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAbiotic Stress Elicitation on Secondary Metabolites of Red Betel (Piper crocatum Ruiz and Pav.) Leaves as Potential Repellent for Rice Bug (Leptocorisa oratorius (F.)Intani Quarta Lailaty, Diah Rachmawati, Laurentius Hartanto NugrohoRice bug, Leptocorisa oratorius (F.), is the main pest of rice plants which can reduce rice productivity significantly. Natural insecticide from plant extract compounds, such as Red Betel (Piper crocatum Ruiz and Pav.), is an alternative to reduce the attack of these pests and environmental friendly. This research aimed to study the effect of abiotic stress on plant growth and … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 23 Jan 2021 · 7,495 accessesView PDFCite
InvestigationOpen accessIn the abstractForest Pathology Pattern of Forest Stands of the Green Belt of AstanaZhanarbek Bolat, Nurzhan Serikkanuly Mukhamadiyev, Nursagim Zhamaubayevich Ashikbaev et al.The article presents the results of researches on an estimation of a forest pathology pattern of the Astana green belt stands. For the first time, a complex of insect pests and entomophages is being specified in the Astana green belt stands. The biological effectiveness of biopreparations and insecticides against harmful insects in the system of protective measures and the forest … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 2 · 18 Jan 2018 · 7,520 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSeasonal Abundance and Species Composition of Nephotettix spp., in Endemic and Non-Endemic Areas of Rice Tungro Virus Disease in South Sulawesi Province, IndonesiaAndi Nasruddin, Muhammad Danial Rahim, FatahuddinRice tungro disease is semi-persistently transmitted by five species of leafhopper. Nephotettix virescens Distant and N. nigropictus Stal. (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) are predominant species in South Sulawesi with vectoring efficiencies of 83 and 27%, respectively. Relative composition of those species affects the RTV incidence in the field. The purpose of the study was to determine the presence and abundance of those … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 3 · 5 Oct 2016 · 7,587 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPhenomenon of Thrips (Thysanoptera) Attack on Chili Plant (Capsicum annuum L.)Asni Johari, Siti Herlinda, Chandra Irsan, Yulia PujiastutiPhenomenon of Thrips (Thysanoptera) Attacks on Chili Plant (Capsicum annuum L.). Thrips are insects that damage agricultural plants such as chili plants (Capsicum annuum L.). The attacks which was caused by the thrips starting from mild to severe attacks. In Jambi province there was not any report about the attacks phenomenon of thrips on chili plants. The research aimed to … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 3 · 19 Jul 2016 · 8,065 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractProtecting crop species from biotic and abiotic constraints in the era of Global Change: are we ready for this challenge?Marco Landi, Giovanni BenelliReliable and affordable supply of food is of crucial importance to the progress and stability of human societies. During the last century, we have assisted to an extraordinary increase of crop yields, especially for the most widespread and consumed crop species, such as rice, wheat, corn and soybean. The Broadbalk experiment, one of the oldest continuous agronomic experiments in the … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 4 Jun 2016 · 8,399 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBioaccumulation and Tissue Partitioning of Endosulfan by the Red Hybrid TilapiaDwight E. RobinsonThe frequent use of endosulfan in agricultural activity on steep slopes in Jamaica and subsequent contamination of rivers by the residues resulted in a need to assess the levels of bioaccumulation of sub-lethal doses of the insecticide in river fauna using Tilapia fish as a test subject. Bioconcentration of α- and β-endosulfan by the Red Hybrid Tilapia, from 0.0075 mg … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 3 · 29 Jun 2015 · 7,060 accessesView PDFCite