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Combating malaria: ACOMIN is working to address the misuse of insecticide-treated mosquito nets.
The Association for Community Malaria Monitoring, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has launched a campaign to educate Nigerians, especially those living in rural areas, on the proper use of antimalarial-treated mosquito nets and the disposal of used mosquito nets. Speaking at the ...Read more -
Researchers have discovered how plants regulate DELLA proteins.
Researchers from the Department of Biochemistry at the Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) have discovered a long-sought mechanism for regulating the growth of primitive land plants such as bryophytes (a group that includes mosses and liverworts) that was retained in later flowering plants....Read more -
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft of the biological opinion from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding two widely used herbicides – atrazine and simazine
Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft of the biological opinion from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding two widely used herbicides – atrazine and simazine. A 60-day public comment period has also been initiated. The release of this draft repre...Read more -
What are the differences between zeatin, Trans-zeatin and zeatin riboside? What are their applications?
Main functions 1. Promote cell division, mainly the division of cytoplasm; 2. Promote bud differentiation. In tissue culture, it interacts with auxin to control the differentiation and formation of roots and buds; 3. Promote the development of lateral buds, eliminate apical dominance, and thus le...Read more -
What is the function of Deltamethrin ? What is Deltamethrin ?
Deltamethrin can be formulated into emulsifiable oil or wettable powder form.Bifenthrin can be formulated into emulsifiable oil or wettable powder form and is a medium-strength insecticide with a wide spectrum of insecticidal effects. It has both contact and stomachicidal properties. It is a medi...Read more -
India’s agricultural policy takes a sharp turn! 11 animal-derived biostimulants are halted due to religious disputes.
India has witnessed a significant regulatory policy reversal as its Ministry of Agriculture has revoked the registration approvals of 11 bio-stimulant products derived from animal sources. These products were only recently permitted for use on crops such as rice, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, an...Read more -
Kosakonia oryziphila NP19 as a plant growth promoter and biopesticide for the suppression of rice blast of variety KDML105
This study demonstrates that the root-associated fungus Kosakonia oryziphila NP19, isolated from rice roots, is a promising plant growth-promoting biopesticide and biochemical agent for the control of rice blast. In vitro experiments were conducted on fresh leaves of Khao Dawk Mali 105 (K...Read more -
North Carolina scientists have developed an insecticide suitable for chicken coops.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Poultry production remains a driving force in the state’s agricultural industry, but a pest threatens this vital sector. The North Carolina Poultry Federation says it is the state’s largest commodity, contributing nearly $40 billion annually to the state&#...Read more -
The characteristics of the action of Tebufenozide, what kind of insects can Tebufenozide treat, and precautions for its use!
Tebufenozide is a commonly used insecticide in agriculture. It has a wide spectrum of insecticidal activity and a relatively fast knockdown speed, and is highly praised by users. What exactly is Tebufenozide? What are the characteristics of Tebufenozide’s action? What kind of insects can Te...Read more -
The world’s fastest-growing! What are the secrets of the biostimulant market in Latin America? Driven by both fruits and vegetables and field crops, amino acids/protein hydrolysates lead the way
Latin America is currently the region with the fastest-growing biostimulant market. The scale of the microbe-free biostimulant industry in this region will double within five years. In 2024 alone, its market reached 1.2 billion US dollars, and by 2030, its value could reach 2.34 billion US dollar...Read more -
Bayer and ICAR will jointly test the combination of speedoxamate and abamectin on roses.
As part of a major project on sustainable floriculture, the Indian Institute of Rose Research (ICAR-DFR) and Bayer CropScience signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to initiate joint bioefficacy trials of pesticide formulations for the control of major pests in rose cultivation. ...Read more -
What are the residual efficacy implications of three insecticidal formulations (a mixture of pirimiphos-methyl, clothianidin and deltamethrin, and clothianidin alone) in a large-scale community tri...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the residual efficacy of large-scale indoor spraying of pirimiphos-methyl, a combination of deltamethrin and clothianidin, and clothianidin in Alibori and Tonga, malaria-endemic areas in northern Benin. Over the three-year study period, res...Read more