Automated video-tracking analysis of Agriotes obscurus wireworm behaviour before, during and after contact with thiamethoxam- and imidacloprid-treated wheat seeds

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Limited studies have highlighted the importance of incorporating behavioural assessments into insecticide efficacy evaluations for wireworm pest control. "For this study, video tracking technology combined with a soil bioassay arena was employed to analyse behaviour Agriotes obscurus wireworms before, during, and after exposure wheat seeds treated neonicotinoid insecticides thiamethoxam imidacloprid at field-relevant concentrations. The analysis identified set key metrics assessing effects these on wireworms. results showed that exhibited neutral attractancy towards A brief period feeding followed by rapid intoxication minimised damage seeds. Furthermore, demonstrated specific form resistance neonicotinoids did not rely sensory input. In insects, speed intoxication, accompanied drastic changes in behaviour, ensured they received sublethal rather than lethal dose insecticide. fully recovered from all abnormalities within week, none died 20 days following exposure. conclusion, method provides efficient means intended management, offering valuable insights prior more resource-intensive costly field trials.

Language: Английский

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Co-doping and N defect synergistically boosting 2e− oxygen reduction reaction on carbon nitride for full-day degradation of nitenpyram

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 137319 - 137319

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effects of quercetin and sabinene on antioxidant and detoxification enzymes of model pest Drosophila melanogaster (Diptera: Drosophilidae): Molecular docking investigation

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 29(1), P. 21 - 34

Published: April 25, 2025

Agricultural pest insects, particularly those within the Lepidoptera and Diptera orders, are responsible for significant crop damage, leading to economic losses. As chemical insecticides become increasingly prevalent, concerns over their detrimental impact on non-target species environment grow, emphasizing need less toxic alternatives. This study investigates molecular interactions of quercetin sabinene - two naturally occurring compounds with key antioxidant detoxification enzymes in Drosophila melanogaster, a model organism biological research. In this study, binding affinities such as cytochrome P450 (CYP450), glutathione S-transferase (GST), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) glutamate-cysteine ligase (GCL) were evaluated using docking techniques. The results revealed that exhibits stronger all compared sabinene, highest energy observed between CAT (-10.7 kcal/mol). These findings suggest significantly affects systems D. potentially enhancing oxidative stress. Sabinene demonstrated weaker across enzymes, indicating lesser impact. contributes valuable insights into potential agents control strategies by targeting insect biochemical pathways.

Language: Английский

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Maternal neonicotinoid pesticide exposure impairs glucose metabolism by deteriorating brown fat thermogenesis

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 290, P. 117596 - 117596

Published: Dec. 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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Biochar and Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron Affect Thiamethoxam and Clothianidin Transport in Soil

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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