| Journal of Biological Research |
Essential oils as a possible alternative to #synthetic #pesticides
There is a growing interest in the potential use of essential oils as a possible alternative to synthetic pesticides. The formulation of #bioinsecticides with different oils could improve their bioactivities through synergic mechanisms
A study evaluates the biological activities of three blended #oil formulations derived from #oregano and #sage
Scientists develop #bio_pesticide from #fungi to control a #beetle and protect Eucalyptus plantations.
#Gonipterus #Beauveria #Metarhizium #bioinsecticides
https://phys.org/news/2023-12-scientists-bio-pesticide-fungi-beetle-eucalyptus.html
Gonipterus platensis, or the Eucalyptus snout beetle, has a heavy impact on Eucalyptus forest plantations worldwide, and are mostly controlled using the micro wasp Anaphes spp, although control rates rarely become financially viable. This led a team of scientists to look for naturally infecting pathogenic fungi to tackle the Eucalyptus snout beetle problem.
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