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{"title":"The impact of controlled atmosphere storage on maintaining physiological quality and productivity of soybean seeds","authors":"Magno Roberto Pasquetti Berghetti ,&nbsp;Vagner Ludwig ,&nbsp;Lucas Malmann Wendt ,&nbsp;Francis Júnior Soldateli ,&nbsp;Flavio Roberto Thewes ,&nbsp;Fabiane Potella Rosato ,&nbsp;Vanderlei Both ,&nbsp;Diego Nicolau Follmann ,&nbsp;Liege Camargo da Costa ,&nbsp;Luciane Akmeri Tabaldi ,&nbsp;Auri Brackmann","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102868","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102868","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study sought to investigate the efficacy of hermetic silos coupled with controlled atmospheres to extend quality of seeds. This study evaluated the influence of low partial oxygen, high carbon dioxide pressures and four storage temperatures (10, 15, 20, and 25 °C), on the physiological soybean quality seeds and subsequent crop yield. For the 2020/2021 season, soybeans seeds of NA 5909 RR cultivar, were stored for the conditions: {1} ambient, {2} 1.0 kPa O₂ + 0.04 kPa CO₂, and {3} 1.0 kPa O₂ + 15.0 kPa CO₂ for 6 months at 10, 15, 20, and 25 °C. In the 2021/2022 season, the conditions tested were: {1} ambient, {2} 1.0 kPa O₂ + 0.0 kPa CO₂, {3} 3.0 kPa O₂ + 0.0 kPa CO₂, and {4} 5.0 kPa O₂ + 0.0 kPa CO₂ at three temperatures (10, 15, and 20 °C). Moisture content, electrical conductivity, standard germination tests, seedling length and dry mass, hydrogen peroxide content, superoxide dismutase and guaiacol peroxidase activities were evaluated. After storage, the seeds were evaluated for field emergence, plant height, leaf area index, and yield. In the first and second year of evaluation, seeds stored at 10 °C under 1.0 kPa O₂ show superior physiological quality in the assessed variables. In general, these condition (1.0 kPa O₂ + 10 °C) increased field productivity, ranging from 82.0 to 421.0 kg ha⁻¹ compared to ambient conditions and 268.7–978.0 kg ha⁻¹ compared to seeds stored under other temperature conditions. High carbon dioxide pressures did not provide any additive benefit to low partial oxygen pressures in preserving the seeds physiological quality after storage. After six months of storage, all CA conditions maintained superior physiological quality of seeds, guaranteeing greater productivity, especially at low temperatures of 10 and 15 °C.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 102868"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145516777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of jute gunny bags with and without polypropylene for gram storage","authors":"Abhinav Dubey ,&nbsp;Indra Mani ,&nbsp;Chandni ,&nbsp;Roaf Ahmad Parray ,&nbsp;Suresh Mahadev Nebapure ,&nbsp;Shalini Gaur Rudra","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102881","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102881","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Grain stored in jute bags is highly susceptible to loss, prompting the reinforcement of jute with polypropylene (PP) to improve storage characteristics. Jute fiber was reinforced with polypropylene in nine ratios (0–50 %) and evaluated for yarn strength and quality. Reinforced yarns were then woven into 50 kg storage bags for performance comparison when storing pulses (Bengal gram and green gram). Yarn count decreased by 7.1 %, while strength increased by 24.4 % with 50 % polypropylene. Fabric density and moisture regain decreased by 34 % and 59 %, respectively, enhancing moisture resistance and durability. Water vapor transmission rate was reduced by 39 %. The optimal blend of 58.5 % jute and 41.5 % polypropylene was found to be the most effective. The reinforced bags were also reported effectively biodegradable and having good stacking characteristics like jute bags as well as being biodegradable.</div><div>After six months of storage, the dry weight loss in Bengal gram and green gram was 26 % and 67 %, respectively, in jute bags, compared to under 5 % in reinforced bags. Grain damage and insect infestation were also significantly lower, with 82 % and 87 % grain damage in jute bags, reduced to 29 % and 22 % in reinforced bags for both crops. Moisture and protein content in stored grains were also better preserved. Economic analysis indicated that reinforced bags saved ₹ $7.32 – $13.04 per bag, while traditional jute bags incurred losses of $25.62 – $28.53 per bag, proving reinforced jute bags to be an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective alternative for grain storage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 102881"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145516784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characterization of the midgut proteome of Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae during development","authors":"Güler Toprak ,&nbsp;Nusret Ayyildiz ,&nbsp;Abdurrahman Ayvaz ,&nbsp;Dilek Kaan","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102889","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102889","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Galleria mellonella</em>, the bigger wax moth, plagues beekeeping. It is also a good model organism in host-pathogen studies and can digest polymers, making it an attractive biotechnology contender. In 2018, the <em>G. mellonella</em> genome was sequenced, allowing for additional proteomics-based study on this species' complex and dynamic biochemical processes. In this study, we characterized the effects of larval development on the midgut proteome by grouping the larvae based on their body weight, which was determined to correspond to the I, II, III, and IV instar stages. Proteins were isolated from dissected midguts using the TCA-acetone method and separated by 2D-PAGE (Two-Dimensional Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis). The resulting gels were imaged and visually analyzed to identify stage-specific protein spots. These spots were excised, digested into peptides with trypsin enzyme, and prepared for LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry) analysis. A total of 136 distinct proteins were successfully identified from these analyses. Subsequent bioinformatics analysis showed that the majority of these proteins were localized to the cytoplasm and mitochondria. This study demonstrates that the midgut proteome of <em>G</em>. <em>mellonella</em> larvae undergoes significant dynamic changes in a stage-specific manner to meet the increasing metabolic and cellular remodeling demands of growth and metamorphosis. This conclusion is supported by the ontological analysis, which emphasizes the critical functions of these proteins in structural and metabolic processes. Our findings provide proteomic information on insect developmental biology and metabolism and lay the groundwork for understanding this insect's amazing flexibility. Biotechnological applications and pest management plans benefit from these findings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 102889"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145516776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of reference genes for quantitative RT-PCR in Tribolium castaneum following bacterial challenge","authors":"Huixing Ma ,&nbsp;Baolin Deng ,&nbsp;Qiuying He ,&nbsp;Jisheng Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102882","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102882","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) is a commonly used technique for quantifying gene expression. Selecting appropriate reference genes with relatively stable expression is crucial for data normalization. The red flour beetle (<em>Tribolium castaneum</em>), a globally significant pest affecting stored grains and agricultural products, frequently encounters bacterial pathogens in its environment. This study aims to evaluate the expression stability of candidate reference genes in <em>T</em>. <em>castaneum</em> larvae under infections by Gram-negative bacterium <em>Escherichia coli</em> and Gram-positive bacterium <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>, thereby enabling reliable subsequent gene expression analysis in this species. The relative expression levels of eight candidate reference genes (<em>ACTB</em>, <em>CAD</em>, <em>RpL13A</em>, <em>RpL32</em>, <em>RpS3</em>, <em>RpS6</em>, <em>RpS18</em>, and <em>Syx1A</em>) across different tissues post-infection were measured by qRT-PCR. Comprehensive evaluation of the expression stability of these candidate reference genes was conducted employing the algorithms of ΔCq, geNorm, NormFinder, and BestKeeper. Our results identified <em>RpS3</em> as the most stable reference gene in the non-infected control group, while <em>RpL32</em> and <em>RpL13A</em> demonstrated higher expression stability. Under bacterial infections, <em>RpS3</em> remained the most stably expressed gene, with <em>RpL32</em>, and <em>RpL13A</em> showing relatively high stability. Notably, <em>RpL32</em> exhibited good expression stability during <em>S. aureus</em> infection. Therefore, <em>RpS3</em> and <em>RpL32</em> are recommended as reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis in <em>T. castaneum</em> larvae following bacterial infections, while <em>RpL13A</em> stands as a reliable alternative.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 102882"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145516775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of modified atmosphere on two mite species Glycyphagus domesticus (Astigmatina: Glycyphagidae) and Caloglyphus oudemansi (Astigmatina: Acaridae) infesting stored wheat grains","authors":"Rania Atef ,&nbsp;Sayeda S. Ahmed ,&nbsp;Reham Abo-Shnaf ,&nbsp;Morad F. Hassan","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102877","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102877","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Stored grains are often infested by mites like <em>Glycyphagus domesticus</em> and <em>Caloglyphus oudemansi</em>, which compromise food quality and safety. This study evaluated the effectiveness of modified atmospheres enriched with CO₂ or N₂ against these mite species. Different concentrations of CO₂ (20 %, 40 %, and 60 %) and N₂ (97 % and 98 %) were tested for various exposure periods. Results showed that mortality rates increased with increase of exposure time and concentration. <em>G. domesticus</em> exhibited greater susceptibility than <em>C. oudemansi,</em> achieving 100 % egg mortality after 7 days at 60 % CO₂ and 98 % N₂, whereas <em>C. oudemansi</em> eggs reached a maximum mortality of 70 % after 12 days under the same conditions. Adults of both species were more susceptible than immature stages. For large-scale applications, GM3 (60 % CO₂) and GM5 (98 % N₂) treatments, with LT₉₀ values, significantly reduced mite populations and weight loss in wheat grains over two months of storage compared to controls. In conclusion, these findings suggest that modified atmosphere is a viable method for controlling mites in stored grains. The use of 60 % CO₂ or 98 % N₂ can be recommended as a promising solution for managing <em>G. domesticus</em> and <em>C. oudemansi</em> infestations in stored wheat grains. This approach can contributing to reduced losses and improved food quality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 102877"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145516772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Atmospheric cold plasma exposure of cowpea weevils: Mortality kinetics of various life stages","authors":"Snehasis Chakraborty ,&nbsp;Harshavardhan Reddy Settipalli ,&nbsp;Bhadriraju Subramanyam,&nbsp;Kaliramesh Siliveru","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102878","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102878","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The cowpea weevil, <em>Callosobruchus maculatus</em> (F.), infests stored cowpeas (<em>Vigna unguiculata</em> (L.) Walp.) and causes substantial postharvest losses. This study investigated atmospheric cold plasma (ACP) as non-thermal and non-chemical disinfestation method for all life stages of <em>C. maculatus</em> in cowpea seeds. ACP treatments were applied using a multipin-to-plate reactor under ambient air at voltages (V_rms) ranging from 5 to 25 kV and exposure times of 1–20 min. Five developmental stages (eggs, young and mature larvae, pupae, and adults)were individually exposed to ACP treatments, with survival assessed after 28 d. Mortality kinetics were modeled using Weibull and log-linear equations. Sensitivity indices and mortality parameters were calculated to evaluate stage-specific susceptibility. Adults were most susceptible, while pupae were least susceptible. The Weibull model showed a better fit (<em>r</em>² &gt; 0.85) and revealed mortality of each life stage to be non-linear. <em>β</em>-values deviated from 1, indicating survival curve shapes: pupae (<em>β</em> = 1.1) and adults (<em>β</em> = 1.45) exhibited shouldering trends, whereas eggs (<em>β</em> = 0.85) showed tailing trends. Scale parameters (<em>δ</em>) ranged from 3.9 min in adults at 5 kV to 223.2 min in pupae at 5 kV, highlighting significant stage-specific susceptibility. The pupae had the highest voltage resistance (R_V = 162.7 V^-1), requiring longer exposure at higher voltages. Complete mortality was experimentally validated at 25 kV for 15.8 min, which matched the lethal time for 99 % mortality (LT₉₉) as predicted by the Weibull model. The optimized ACP treatment preserved seed quality, such as color profile (<em>L</em>∗, <em>a</em>∗, <em>b</em>∗), density, moisture, and germination potential. This evaluation provides a practical and scalable ACP-based disinfestation strategy for stored cowpeas, combining efficacy without compromising safety and quality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 102878"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145516774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Spatial and seasonal performance of Blattisocius tarsalis in stored grain environments","authors":"Julia Parsons ,&nbsp;José Miguel Campos-Rivela ,&nbsp;Núria Agustí ,&nbsp;María Teresa Martínez Ferrer ,&nbsp;Meriem Dahmane ,&nbsp;Marta da Silva Lopes ,&nbsp;Jordi Riudavets","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102884","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102884","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In large-scale grain storage facilities, various pests can infest stored grain causing significant damage. The predatory mite <em>Blattisocius tarsalis</em> has shown robust dispersal abilities in controlled environments, along with an effective capacity to prey on the eggs of common storage pests. However, its maximum dispersal potential and efficacy in suppressing pest populations under realistic storage conditions remain poorly understood. Furthermore, the impact of temperature fluctuations on its performance has yet to be fully clarified. In this study, two sets of experiments were conducted, one during the summer and the other during the early spring, to evaluate the dispersal efficacy of <em>B. tarsalis</em> released in a large pile of paddy rice. To assess both dispersal and predatory efficacy, eggs of the common storage pest <em>Plodia interpunctella</em> were used as bait. These were placed at varying depths, directions, and distances, up to 4 m from the release point. Our results demonstrate that <em>B. tarsalis</em> can disperse as far as 4 m and effectively control pest populations, irrespective of seasonal conditions. The mites also exhibited a marked preference for moving into the grain mass and away from light sources. Although this study focused on <em>P. interpunctella</em>, which lays eggs on the grain surface, the ability of <em>B. tarsalis</em> to penetrate the grain pile suggests it may also prey on other pest species that oviposit deeper within the grain mass. These findings underscore the potential of <em>B. tarsalis</em> as a sustainable and effective biological control agent in stored-product pest management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 102884"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145516872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy of putrescine treatments in preserving antioxidant stability and postharvest quality of mandarins during cold storage","authors":"Manpreet Kumar ,&nbsp;Anil Kumar ,&nbsp;Kashish Bajaj ,&nbsp;Parmpal Singh Gill ,&nbsp;Sukhjit Kaur Jawandha ,&nbsp;Anil Sangwan","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102886","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102886","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mandarins (<em>Citrus reticulata</em>) are highly perishable fruits that undergo rapid physiological changes after harvest, including ripening, senescence, and tissue degradation, which compromise their quality and reduce storage life. The present study evaluated the efficacy of postharvest putrescine (PUT) dips on antioxidant stability and nutritive quality of mandarins during cold storage. Fruits were dipped in various concentrations of putrescine (1; 2; 3 mM) and stored at 5–6 °C for 75 days. Antioxidant enzyme activities: superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) and catalase (CAT) were monitored along with oxidative markers, biochemical and physical quality parameters. By the end of storage, putrescine (3 mM) was most effective, maintaining significantly higher SOD (31.20 U min⁻¹ g⁻¹), CAT (46.58 U min⁻¹ g⁻¹), POD (33.14 U min⁻¹ g⁻¹), and PAL (239.40 U h⁻¹ g⁻¹) activities and reducing malondialdehyde (1.26 mmol g⁻¹) accumulation. PUT treatments also preserved higher levels of ascorbic acid (216.14 mg L⁻¹), flavonoids (0.18 mg g⁻¹), total antioxidants, and titratable acidity (0.71 %) compared with control fruits. Furthermore, treated fruits exhibited lower weight loss (7.35 %), reduced decay incidence (8.97 %), and prolonged shelf life. Correlation analysis showed that flavonoids, and antioxidant activity were positively associated, whereas lipid peroxidation, weight loss, and decay were negatively related to nutritional quality. Principal component analysis separated treated and control fruits, with 2–3 mM putrescine closely associated with antioxidant traits, while controls aligned with deterioration parameters. These findings demonstrated that postharvest putrescine dips, in combination with low temperature storage, can effectively maintain the quality and extend the shelf life of Kinnow mandarins.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 102886"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145516873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chemical composition and bioefficacy of Pimenta dioica, Cinnamomum verum, and Eucalyptus globulus essential oils against stored-product beetles","authors":"Rajashekar Yallappa ,&nbsp;Arunima V. Shine ,&nbsp;Aparana Raj ,&nbsp;Krishnaiah H. Eraiah ,&nbsp;Chikkarasanahalli S. Vivek Babu","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102883","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102883","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study evaluates the chemical composition and insecticidal properties of essential oils (EOs) from <em>Pimenta dioica</em>, <em>Cinnamomum verum</em>, and <em>Eucalyptus globulus</em> as sustainable alternatives to chemical fumigants for stored grain protection. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified key compounds: 3-Allyl-6-methoxyphenol, tris(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)arsane, and limonene in <em>P. dioica</em> oil; methyl eugenol and cinnamyl ester in <em>C. verum</em> oil; and eucalyptol and α-pinene in <em>E. globulus</em> oil. These bioactive components are linked to their insecticidal efficacy. Fumigant activity was assessed, revealing LC₅₀ values after 24 h of exposure for <em>S. oryzae</em> as 39.9, 147.8, and 38.2 μL L⁻¹, and for <em>T. castaneum</em> as 24.9, 74.9, and 45.3 μL L⁻¹, respectively. Among the EOs, <em>E. globulus</em> demonstrated the highest fumigant toxicity, achieving 100 % mortality at 425 μL/L within 72 h. Contact toxicity tests showed LD₅₀ values of 0.69, 0.31, and 0.88 μL/cm² for <em>S. oryzae</em>, and 1.09, 0.61, and 1.58 μL/cm² for <em>T. castaneum</em> after 24 h, indicating moderate effectiveness. The findings underscore the potential of <em>E. globulus</em> as a strong fumigant and <em>C. verum</em> for contact toxicity, attributed to compounds like eucalyptol and methyl eugenol, respectively. These results highlight the potential of these EOs, particularly <em>E. globulus</em>, as eco-friendly alternatives for managing <em>S. oryzae</em> and <em>T. castaneum</em> infestations in stored grains, reducing reliance on synthetic chemical fumigants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 102883"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145516871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preferences of four stored product insects to different host grains and their influence on quality","authors":"Ali Yılmaz,&nbsp;Mustafa Bayram","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102876","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102876","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Stored cereals and legumes are vital components of the human diet and play a critical role in global food security. However, these commodities are highly susceptible to losses during storage, primarily due to infestations by various insect species. Understanding the behaviour and biochemical impact of these pests is essential for effective postharvest management. This study investigated the activity patterns and effects of <em>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</em> (Linnaeus), <em>Rhyzopertha dominica</em> (Fabricius), <em>Sitophilus granarius</em> (Linnaeus), and <em>Tribolium castaneum</em> (Herbst) on wheat, bulgur (as processed wheat grain), corn, and chickpea at different times of day (morning, noon, and evening). <em>Sitophilus granarius</em> (Linnaeus) showed a strong preference for chickpea, with populations of 8.50 ± 2.12 (morning), 8.00 ± 4.24 (noon), and 8.50 ± 3.54 (evening) insects. <em>T. castaneum</em> activity peaked in the evening on wheat (4.00 ± 1.41) and bulgur (2.00 ± 0.00), but it was nearly absent in chickpea (1.00 ± 0.00 evening) and absent in corn (0.00 ± 0.00 morning) <em>Rhyzopertha dominica</em> (Fabricius) activity slightly increased in corn at noon (3.50 ± 0.71) and bulgur in the evening (3.50 ± 0.71), with minimal activity on chickpea in the morning (0.00 ± 0.00). <em>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</em> (Linnaeus) exhibited very low preference for chickpea (0.50 ± 0.71). Chemical analyses revealed that <em>Tribolium castaneum</em> (Herbst) caused the greatest starch losses in wheat (50.32 ± 2.93 %, wb), chickpea (45.29 ± 1.41 %, wb), and corn (46.29 ± 0.36 %, wb), and markedly increased TBARS levels in wheat (0.011 ± 0.002 → 0.043 ± 0.004 mg MDA/kg) and corn (0.017 ± 0.00 → 0.040 ± 0.028 mg MDA/kg). <em>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</em> (Linnaeus) reduced wheat protein by 51.2 % (16.81 ± 0.25 → 9.72 ± 0.87 %, wb) and chickpea starch by 17.9 % (20.66 ± 1.42 → 16.96 ± 0.45 %, wb). <em>Sitophilus granarius</em> (Linnaeus) decreased corn protein by 29.1 % (13.57 ± 1.10 → 9.63 ± 1.73 %, wb) and chickpea moisture by 25.8 % (12.43 ± 0.63 → 9.22 ± 0.25 %, wb). FTIR analyses further highlighted that <em>Tribolium castaneum</em> (Herbst) caused severe lipid oxidation (2928.5 cm−1) and protein degradation (1646.7 cm−1) in wheat and chickpea, while <em>Sitophilus granarius</em> (Linnaeus) influenced corn by stabilizing chitin–glucan complexes (1076.1 cm−1). <em>Rhyzopertha dominica</em> (Fabricius) altered bulgur through triglyceride esterification (1743.2 cm−1) and chickpea via lipid peroxidation (1336 cm−1), whereas <em>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</em> (Linnaeus) exhibited comparatively limited biochemical effects, collectively demonstrating that each insect species exerts distinct and significant impacts on grain composition, highlighting the urgent need for targeted and effective pest management strategies to safeguard the quality and nutritional value of stored cereals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"115 ","pages":"Article 102876"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145465955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}