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Comparative efficacy of gamma and microwave radiation in protecting peppermint from infestation by drugstore beetle (Stegobium paniceum) L.

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Using Irradiation technique is a well-established tool alternative to chemicals for pest control and food preservation. This work was designed to compare between gamma and microwave irradiation in controlling the drugstore beetle (Stegobium paniceum L.). Four choice tests were designed for the study: choice packets, choice non-packets, non-choice packets and non-choice non-packets. Newly emerged adults of S. paniceum were introduced to the packets (tea bags) or to the peppermint from packets which were irradiated with gamma and microwave rays (6, 8 and 10kGy) (for 1, 2 and 3 mins.), respectively. The results displayed a significant reduction in the number of F1 and F2 generations and a significant increase in the development time of F1 generation, which were more pronounced in peppermint irradiated with gamma radiation. The biochemical analysis of the irradiated peppermint exhibited a significant increase in total phenol and flavonoid contents in the samples irradiated with gamma radiation, while, in peppermint irradiated with microwave the total phenols only was significantly raised. Therefore, we concluded that the storage of peppermint after irradiation with 10kGy without packets is suitable and insect could not develop in it.

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  1. Stored Grains and Products Pests Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt

    Nilly A. H. Abdelfattah

  2. Natural Products Research Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt

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Abdelfattah, N.A.H., Sayed, R.M. Comparative efficacy of gamma and microwave radiation in protecting peppermint from infestation by drugstore beetle (Stegobium paniceum) L.. Int J Trop Insect Sci 42, 1367–1372 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-021-00655-9

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