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Both essential oils are promising candidates for producing biopesticides.

Taxon: Bursera morelensis and Lippia graveolensBursera morelensisLippia graveolense0
Outcome: promising candidates for producing biopesticidese3

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“the biopesticide activity of Bursera morelensis and Lippia graveolens essential oils was evaluated”
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“promising candidates for producing biopesticides”
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Essential oils of Bursera morelensis and Lippia graveolens for the development of a new biopesticides in postharvest control

Yoli Mariana Medina-Romero; Ana Bertha Hernandez-Hernandez; Marco Aurelio Rodriguez-Monroy; et al. Scientific Reports 2021. doi:10.1038/s41598-021-99773-0

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Intervention effect Essential oils of Bursera morelensis and Lippia graveolens inhibit mycelial growth and spore germination in vitro.

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The authors consider BY6 promising for forest-tree biofertilizers and biopesticides.

Taxon: PoplarPopulust0
Outcome: promising candidate for developing forest tree biofertilizers and biopesticidese0

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“BY6 is a promising candidate for developing forest tree biofertilizers and biopesticides”
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“Poplar”
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Bacillus velezensis BY6 Promotes Growth of Poplar and Improves Resistance Contributing to the Biocontrol of Armillaria solidipes

Ping Zhang; Guangqiang Xie; Lihai Wang; et al. Microorganisms 2022. doi:10.3390/microorganisms10122472

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Intervention effect BY6 increased diseased poplar dry mass, fresh mass, and height.
Intervention effect BY6 activated auxin-signaling transcription genes in diseased poplar.
Intervention effect BY6 reduced the diseased poplar disease index by 49.53% versus infected controls on day 20.
Intervention effect DAB staining area decreased 3.37-fold after BY6 treatment.
Intervention effect Trypan blue staining area decreased 7.31-fold after BY6 treatment.
Intervention effect Soluble sugar, protein, and oxidase indicators significantly increased.
Intervention effect Defense genes in SA and JA pathways significantly increased expression.
Mechanism The authors infer that BY6 activates both ISR and SAR in diseased poplar.

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The authors conclude manuka essential oil and its components are promising biopesticides, but improved delivery systems are needed to reduce phytotoxicity.

Taxon: manukae0
Outcome: promising biopesticidese0

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“These findings demonstrate that manuka essential oil and its components are promising biopesticides, but improved delivery systems are needed to reduce phytotoxicity”
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Insecticidal activity of manuka essential oil triketones against two major lepidopteran pests

Ephantus J Muturi; Mathew A Neidmann; Victor P Ribeiro; et al. Pest Management Science 2026. doi:10.1002/ps.70493

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The authors considered biopesticides promising for enhancing systemic resistance in shallots.

Taxon: shallotsAllium cepa var. aggregatume0
Outcome: enhancing systemic resistancee0

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“biopesticides are promising for enhancing systemic resistance in shallots”
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Induction of Twisting Disease Resistance on Shallot (Allium cepa var. ascalonicum) Against Twisting Disease (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae) through Biopesticide Application

Sri Wiyatiningsih; Wahyu Santoso; Riko Setya Wijaya; et al. Agro Bali Agricultural Journal 2024. doi:10.37637/ab.v7i3.1920

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Intervention effect Biopesticide application reduced twisting disease incidence in shallot.
Intervention effect Biopesticide application increased shallot resistance to twisting disease.
Intervention effect Biopesticide treated shallots had higher salicylic acid levels.
Intervention effect Biopesticide treated shallots had higher jasmonic acid levels.

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The authors suggest tobacco, sweetsop and garlic as promising biopesticides for control of cowpea insect pests.

Taxon: cowpeaVigna unguiculatae0
Outcome: use of tobacco, sweetsop and garlic as promising biopesticidese0

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“Results of the present finding suggest the use of tobacco, sweetsop and garlic as promising biopesticides in the control of cowpea insect pests”
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Comparative Efficacy of Some Selected Plant Derived Biopesticides for the Control of Insect Pests of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) in Katsina State, Nigeria

B. I. Ahmed; I. Onu; La Mudi; et al. The Korean Journal of Crop Science 2007

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Intervention effect All plant-derived biopesticide treatments were significantly better than the control for controlling cowpea insect pests.
Intervention effect Effectiveness of tobacco against cowpea insect pests was 80-90%.
Intervention effect Effectiveness of sweetsop against cowpea insect pests was 75-85%.
Intervention effect Effectiveness of garlic against cowpea insect pests was 70-80.
Intervention effect Effectiveness of neem against cowpea insect pests was 72-78%.
Intervention effect Effectiveness of chilli pepper against cowpea insect pests was 60-70%.
Intervention effect Effectiveness of ginger against cowpea insect pests was 30-50%.
Association Cowpea yield corresponded positively with the effectiveness of the treatments.

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Hawthorn leaf extracts are promising as plant-based biopesticides for sustainable pest management.

Taxon: Crataegus spp.Crataegust0
Outcome: plant-based biopesticidese3

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“Hawthorn Leaves (Crataegus spp.)”
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“highlights the significant promise of hawthorn leaf extracts as a source for developing natural, plant-based biopesticides”
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Bioactive Compounds in Hawthorn Leaves (Crataegus spp.)—Extraction, Functionality, and Future Perspectives: From Waste to Wealth

Akerke Kulaipbekova; Zhanar Nabiyeva; Elmira Assembayeva; et al. Agriculture 2026. doi:10.3390/agriculture16030363

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The tested insecticides and biopesticides were promising against rice hispa.

Taxon: riceOryza sativat0
Treatment: various insecticidese0
Interactor: rice hispaDicladispa armigerat0pest
Outcome: proved promisinge0
Direction: promisinge0

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“Application of various insecticides viz., dinotefuran 20 SG, triazophos 40 EC, chlorpyriphos 20 EC, monocrotophos 36 SL @ 200g, 500, 1250, 850 ml ha−1, respectively, and biopesticides viz., Beauveria 106 spores ml−1, Melia 5%, Eupatorium 5% @ 5.0, 2.5, 2.5 Lha−1, respectively, proved promising.”
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“rice hispa Dicladispa armigera (Olivier)”
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Field efficacy of some insecticides and biopesticides against rice hispa Dicladispa armigera (Olivier)

Urvi Sharma; Ajai Srivastava Indian Journal of Entomology 2019. doi:10.5958/0974-8172.2019.00008.7

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Intervention effect Dinotefuran was the most effective treatment against rice hispa.
Intervention effect Beauveria was the best biopesticide against rice hispa.
Observation Triazophos gave the maximum economic returns: BCR 8.8: 1 and 8.0: 1 at the experimental farm in 2014 and 2015.
Observation Triazophos gave a BCR of 12.2: 1 at the farmer’s field.

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The authors position the flavonoids as promising candidates for developing new biopesticides against saprolegniosis.

Taxon: Adesmia balsamicaAdesmia balsamicat0
Outcome: developing new biopesticides to control saprolegniosise4

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“Flavonoids from Adesmia balsamica”
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“In conclusion, chalcone 4 and flavanone 2 are the primary drivers of the exudate’s bioactivity, positioning them as promising candidates for developing new biopesticides to control saprolegniosis”
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Flavonoids from Adesmia balsamica for growth control of Saprolegnia sp.: an in vitro and in silico analysis

Carmen Trujillo; Iván Montenegro; Evelyn Muñoz; et al. Natural Product Research 2026. doi:10.1080/14786419.2026.2655403

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The authors consider nano-biopesticides promising additions to olive fruit fly management.

Taxon: OliveOlea europaeat0
Interactor: Bactrocera oleaeBactrocera oleaet0pest
Outcome: integrate B. oleae pest management programse0

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“Olive Fruit Fly Bactrocera oleae”
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“Nano-biopesticides are promising eco-friendly tools to integrate B. oleae pest management programs and to reduce the use of harmful conventional active ingredients.”
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Contact Toxicity and Ovideterrent Activity of Three Essential Oil-Based Nano-Emulsions against the Olive Fruit Fly Bactrocera oleae

Giulia Giunti; Francesca Laudani; Emilio Lo Presti; et al. Horticulturae 2022. doi:10.3390/horticulturae8030240

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The authors conclude that powders of Z. zanthoxyloides, P. guineense and E. aromatica are promising biopesticides for stored legume seeds.

Taxon: legume seedse0
Interactor: Callosobruchus maculatusCallosobruchus maculatuse0pest
Outcome: promising biopesticidee1

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“Ten plant powders were tested at 2% on five legume seeds for their entomocidal effects against Callosobruchus maculatus”
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“Incorporation of Z. zanthoxyloides, P. guineense and E. aromatica powder proved to be promising biopesticide”
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Title

RESPONSE OF FIVE SELECTED STORED LEGUME SEEDS SPECIES TO OVIPOSITION DETERRENT, OVICIDAL AND GRAIN PROTECTANT ACTIVITIES OF SOME BOTANICALS AGAINST Callosobruchus Maculatus (FAB.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Augustine Matthew Adinoyi; Ofuya Thomas Inomisan; Idoko, Joy Ejemen; et al. Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Agricultural 2023. doi:10.26480/mjsa.01.2023.58.64

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Intervention effect Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides powder at 2% significantly deterred oviposition of Callosobruchus maculatus on legume seeds (87.02%).
Intervention effect P. guineense powder at 2% significantly deterred oviposition of Callosobruchus maculatus on legume seeds (77.36%).
Intervention effect E. aromatica powder at 2% significantly deterred oviposition of Callosobruchus maculatus on legume seeds (73%).
Observation The maximum percentage of eggs hatched was recorded in G. max (94.71%).
Intervention effect Egg hatch was significantly lower on C. cajan treated with P. guineense (2.33).
Observation Ife Brown recorded significantly the lowest pest tolerance (20.83%), compared with M. pruriens (99.17%).
Observation Percentage weight loss was significantly reduced in G. max irrespective of treatment.
Observation M. pruriens seeds suffered no weight loss.

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