Evaluation of an Ozone-Induced Free Radical Solution’s Characteristics and Its Efficacy as an Alternative Pest Control Method

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 3111 - 3111

Published: April 8, 2024

In light of the environmental problems stemming from chemical pesticides, a preparation system for an ozone-induced free radical solution was developed to replace pesticides disease control. The effective synthesis process parameters under experimental conditions were determined through single-factor experiment. mechanism by which eradicates pathogenic bacteria investigated using electron microscopy, and prevention control experiment conducted. Under slightly acidic conditions, redox potential observed be high, with air intake 0.5 L/min liquid 1.45 L/min, while concentration decayed slowly, 0.98 L/min. solution’s destructive effect on bacteria’s internal external structures intensified prolonged action time increased number radicals. A 1.5 mg/L 5% imidacloprid effectively reduced pest levels grades 3 4, respectively. When pH is 3, at exhibits strong oxidation stability. At mg/L, demonstrates superior diseases can partially offering promising alternative environmentally sustainable

Language: Английский

Diversity, Abundance, and Foraging Behaviour of Insect Pollinators in Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) under Hot and Subhumid Conditions

Psyche A Journal of Entomology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Insect pollinators and flowering plants have a long‐standing, coevolutionary, mutualistic relationship. One such example is the litchi tree ( Litchi chinensis Sonn.), fruit crop that relies on insect pollination. flowers are hermaphroditic, but they cannot self‐pollinate due to self‐sterility, unlike self‐pollinating plants. Therefore, crucial successful development. To understand pollinator’s foraging behaviour diversity associated with under hot subhumid conditions, present study was conducted Shahi variety of at ICAR‐Research Complex for Eastern Region, Farming System Research Centre Hill Plateau, Ranchi (Jharkhand), India. During period, total 19 species from orders Hymenoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera were observed visiting inflorescences. Apis mellifera dorsata most dominant pollinator species. Each displayed distinct characteristics in terms abundance diversity. Varied speeds (stay times) also noted, A. (6.94 s) being fastest Musca domestica (2.88 slowest. Pollinator activity highest eastern direction, between 8:00 a.m. 10:00 florea had rate (visitation rate) (14.02 visited per minute), followed by , while Episyrphus taeniops ​ lowest. identified as abundant frequent visitors orchards.

Language: Английский