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{"title":"Application evaluation and 4E analysis of PV/T assisted with direct drying chamber system","authors":"Xiyu Wang,&nbsp;Longxiao Wei,&nbsp;Wengang Hao,&nbsp;Lei Wang,&nbsp;Chang Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102645","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102645","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To reduce drying energy consumption and improve the efficiency of solar energy utilization, a PV/T assisted with direct drying chamber system (PVTDS) was proposed in this study. The feasible of system were analyzed by drying sweet potato experiment, and the energy-exergy-environment-economic analysis were adopted to evaluate the sustainability of this system by comparing with open sun drying. Furthermore, the applicability of the photovoltaic-thermal collector in China was also analyzed using TRNSYS software. The results shown that the average drying rate of PVTDS was 0.08 (g/g)h⁻¹ higher than that of open sun drying. The page model was found to the best suitable way to describe sweet potatoes drying in the system with R² value 0.99929, RMSE value 0.00795 and χ² value 0.00006. The total thermal efficiency of photovoltaic-thermal collector ranged from 24.5 % to 84.6 %. The specific energy consumption of drying system was 4.85 kWh/kg. The exergy loss of photovoltaic-thermal collector varied from 282.6 W to 1915.6 W. The CO₂ net emissions reduction of the system was 1.68 tons per year. The investment payback period of the system was 2.62 years. Finally, the performance of the photovoltaic-thermal collector simulated by TRNSYS software has been proven by test experiment with a high accurate, the system applicability days and system performance coefficients of typical cities in the China five building climate regions are given through simulation. The results of this study can provide theoretical and practical guidance for the application of the system in China.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102645"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143760873","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":"Evolution of a novel sensing system for monitoring the quality deterioration in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) grains coupled with rancidity indicators and GC-MS analysis: A potential cardinal approach","authors":"Shilpa S. Selvan ,&nbsp;Debabandya Mohapatra ,&nbsp;Aman Mahore ,&nbsp;Abhishek Patel ,&nbsp;Adinath Kate ,&nbsp;Karan Singh ,&nbsp;Hena Roy ,&nbsp;Bharat Modhera","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102642","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102642","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pearl millet (<em>Pennisetum glaucum</em> L.) is a nutri-cereal and a good source of energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, bioactive compounds, and minerals. Despite having superior nutritional profile compared to other cereal grains, the full potential of the pearl millet grain is limited due to its low shelf life owing to the development of rancidity during storage. In this study, a sensing system was developed to monitor the quality deterioration in pearl millet grains based on the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) evolved from the head space of the grains. The developed sensing system equipped with the metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) sensors and an algorithm to define rancidity index, successfully categorized the pearl millet grains into fresh (≤2.7), about to spoil (&gt;2.7 to ≤ 2.9), and spoiled (&gt;2.9), based on the volatile characteristics. The validation of the developed sensing system indicates a high concentration of alcohol (8.44 %) and aldehyde (3.54 %) compounds in the spoiled grain, followed by the about to spoil grain lots by GC-MS analysis and rancidity indicators (FFA, AV, PV). The higher R² (0.9711) and low error values (0.0014–1.0325) of the sensor data fitted with linear support vector machine (SVM) indicates the accuracy of the developed sensing system followed by linear regression and boosted trees. Timely monitoring of the spoilage in pearl millet grain can facilitate proper remedial measures and thereby extend the shelf life of the product. Because of its precision, convenience, and flexibility, the developed sensing system finds an efficient way for identifying whether the pearl millet grains are fresh or deteriorated.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102642"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143735030","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":"Bioacoustic detection of four Bruchid species in bulk red and green bulk-stored beans","authors":"Feifei Chang ,&nbsp;Xiaojun Yang ,&nbsp;Yang Li ,&nbsp;Yunfang Chen ,&nbsp;Yujie Lu ,&nbsp;Sizhu Zheng","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102633","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102633","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Bruchids</em> cause significant damage to stored products. Such damage can be reduced by real-time detection during the early stages of infestation. The sound of movement of adult <em>Callosobruchus chinensis</em>, <em>C</em>. <em>maculatus, C</em>. <em>analis, Zabrotes subfasciatus</em> and the sound of larvae feeding on red beans (<em>Vigna angularis</em>) and green beans (<em>Vigna radiata</em>) at 10, 17, 24, 31, and 38 °C, were recorded using an insect probe that was inserted into the soundproof box. The recorded sounds were analyzed in the time-frequency domain using Cool Edit PRO acoustic software. The characteristic sound parameters were determined by counting and analyzing the pulse numbers of insect sound, the pulse peak of insect sound, the highest frequency of insect sound and the pulse duration of insect sound. The optimal temperature for studying the larvae of four <em>Bruchid</em> species feeding on red beans and green beans was found to be 31 °C. At the optimum temperature, the four <em>Bruchid</em> species larvae could be distinguished by characteristic sound parameters. In the characteristic sound parameters of four <em>Bruchid</em> larvae feeding on red and green beans, there were significant differences respectively in pulse duration among the four <em>Bruchid</em> species (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05). The result indicated that pulse duration could distinguish four <em>Bruchid.</em> Additionally, the pulse numbers of insect sound in characteristic sound parameters from green beans further enabled differentiation among the four <em>Bruchid</em> species.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102633"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143735028","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 UV-C irradiation on the growth and antioxidant responses in Tribolium castaneum","authors":"Yunlong Wu ,&nbsp;Shiyuan Miao ,&nbsp;Heyun Sun ,&nbsp;Miao Wang ,&nbsp;Yonglin Ren ,&nbsp;Lei Wang ,&nbsp;Yujie Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102636","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102636","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated the effects of UV-C irradiation on the mortality, reproduction, wing morphology, and antioxidant responses of <em>Tribolium castaneum</em>, an important pest in stored products. Observations made 10 days after irradiation revealed that eggs exposed to 15 min of irradiation exhibited a 100 % mortality. Larvae required 120 min of irradiation to reach a 100 % mortality rate, while pupae exposed for 60 min resulted in a 100 % mortality. However, no significant increase in mortality was observed among adults subjected to different irradiation durations, although their reproductive capacity appeared to be impacted. Morphological analysis revealed wing deformities and abnormal venation in irradiated pupae, associated with the dysregulation of critical wing development genes, including <em>Sob</em>, <em>vg</em>, and <em>Cht-7</em>. Furthermore, UV-C exposure boosted the activities of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD), alleviating oxidative stress. These findings highlighted the effects of UV-C irradiation on insect physiology, offering a theoretical basis for its use in sustainable pest management strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102636"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143714948","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":"Evaluating the biochemical and physical properties of ‘Fandoghi’ pistachios during cold storage via preharvest spray of salicylic acid and calcium oxide","authors":"Hasan Jalali,&nbsp;Fatemeh Nazoori,&nbsp;Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan,&nbsp;Hamid Reza Karimi","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102641","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102641","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The current research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of preharvest calcium oxide (CaO1 %) and salicylic acid (SA 2 mM and SA 4 mM) and their combination in the cold storage of ‘Fandoghi’ pistachio for 75 d. The pistachios were evaluated regarding biochemical and quality attributes at specific time intervals (0, 25, 50, and 75 d) of the storage period. The results showed that the lowest weight loss (12 %) occurred in response to the CaO and SA 2+ CaO treatments when considering the period from 0 to 75d of storage. The lowest content of malondialdehyde and the highest lipid content was observed in SA 2+ CaO1 % batches. The taste and aroma of the pistachios generally decreased through the storage period. However, the application of SA 2 + CaO caused the highest taste acceptance (score 3) after 75 d of storage. The phenolic content and antioxidant activity of the kernel decreased gradually through storage, and the maximum value was in response to SA 2 + CaO after 75 d of storage. Pistachio treated with distilled water registered the highest malondialdehyde content, ion leakage and pigments. Considering all of the results, the combined pre-harvest treatment of SA 2 + CaO can better maintain the antioxidant properties, kernel weight, aroma and taste an of fresh ‘Fandoghi’ pistachios during cold storage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102641"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143714947","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":"Postharvest quality assessment of tomato during storage: An experimental and ML fusion","authors":"Rameez Ahmad Aftab ,&nbsp;Faizan Ahmad ,&nbsp;Mohd Monish ,&nbsp;Sadaf Zaidi","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102643","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102643","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the present study, tomatoes' physical and chemical qualities were assessed experimentally while they were being stored after harvest for 24 days at ambient storage conditions (27 ± 2 °C). Every tomato quality attribute that was studied showed variations throughout storage. While the pH and sugar-acid ratio increased, firmness, ascorbic acid, acidity, and color change values decreased. The tomato's soluble solid content (SSC) increased and then reduced, ranging from 4.8 ± 0.05 to 4.4 ± 0.08 % Brix, while its pH and sugar-acid ratio fluctuated from 4.31 to 4.81 and 5.58–15.1 %, respectively. Moreover, overall quality index (OQI) models were formulated in terms of measured quality attributes and were validated with the sensory scores. The variations in the sensory overall quality scores were found to be consistent with the OQI predicted by Model M3. Moreover, the study's findings reveal that only 5 % of consumers preferred tomatoes when the quality index was assessed at 0.009. In contrast, 100 % of consumers rejected the tomatoes when the quality index was recorded at 0.004. Furthermore, 33 % of consumers expressed a favourable opinion towards tomatoes when the quality index reached 0.249. These results suggest that the optimal storage duration for tomatoes at ambient temperature is 12 days. Additionally, the overall quality index of the six distinct tomato cultivars was predicted using generalized machine learning (ML) models, which were shown to be successfully fitted (coefficient of determination, R² &gt; 0.99) to the measured experimental data. These postharvest tomato quality prediction models could transform storage procedures by ensuring optimal conditions for increased shelf life and better-quality preservation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102643"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705911","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":"Comprehensive strategies for managing stored grains: Tackling insect infestation and quality loss: A review","authors":"Alisher Mutalov,&nbsp;Palvan Kalandarov,&nbsp;Zulfiya Kannazarova,&nbsp;Rano Gazieva,&nbsp;Kadirjon Shavazov","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102624","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102624","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Research evaluations are essential for comprehending patterns and advancements in the field and for directing future investigations. A bibliometric analysis was performed on 348 Web of Science documents spanning the years 2013–2023. The publications, significant authors, papers, leading contributing nations, journals, publishers, organizations, and growth patterns of keywords associated with grain and grain storage are the main subjects of this study. This study's primary objectives were to identify trend indicators for grain storage and food security. This article has examined the different methods of grain storage used in different countries. The analysis primarily extracted 97 articles, which predominantly discussed methods of pest control in grain products. The findings indicate that chemical treatment is the most efficacious technique. It is imperative to identify and implement the most effective techniques through the analysis of these articles. Food security will remain a significant concern in the coming years. Bibliometric analysis indicated that global research on grain storage and food security would be enhanced by increasing scientific collaboration on this subject, alongside sustained longitudinal studies and the sustainable incorporation of grain storage and food security research into future agricultural food management frameworks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102624"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705909","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":"The evaluation of structural changes, in vitro digestibility and digestates composition of protein in soybean meal during high-temperature storage","authors":"Peng Wang,&nbsp;Qihui Sui,&nbsp;Lili Guo,&nbsp;Xianle Deng,&nbsp;Zhiyong Wang,&nbsp;Yueping Chen,&nbsp;Chao Wen,&nbsp;Yanmin Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102640","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102640","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aimed to investigate the changes in protein structure, <em>in vitro</em> digestibility, and digestates composition in soybean meal (SBM) during simulated summer high-temperature storage. The SBM was stored at 35 °C for 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 weeks. The carbonyl and free thiol content, zeta-potential, secondary structure, and protein <em>in vitro</em> digestibility of the protein in SBM were determined. The amino acid content, molecular weight distribution, and peptide composition of the <em>in vitro</em> digestion products of SBM stored for 0, 1, 4, and 16 weeks were measured. The results showed that the protein carbonyl content started to increase from the first week, which increased by 44.19 % at 16th week, while the free sulfhydryl content decreased by 26.76 %. The zeta-potential of the protein in SBM was reduced and the thermal stability was enhanced at the first week. Cysteine, methionine, lysine, and arginine were oxidatively modified during high-temperature storage. The protein <em>in vitro</em> digestibility decreased by 4.81 % at 16th storage week. In addition, the proportion of small molecules (molecular weight &lt;500 Da) was reduced in the digestion products, and the peptide composition of the digestion products from SBM stored for different durations varied. The peptide GDHTSQITK was identified as a potential oxidation marker. This study indicated that high-temperature storage results in protein oxidation of SBM, and causes a decrease in protein <em>in vitro</em> digestibility and free amino acids content in digestion products of SBM. This study was recommended that the storage time not exceed two weeks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102640"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143697555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Computational intelligence and machine learning Approaches for performance evaluation of an infrared dryer: Quality analysis, drying kinetics, and thermal performance","authors":"Hany S. El-Mesery ,&nbsp;Mohamed Qenawy ,&nbsp;Ahmed H. ElMesiry ,&nbsp;Mona Ali ,&nbsp;Zicheng Hu ,&nbsp;Mansuur Husein ,&nbsp;Ali Salem","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102639","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102639","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The quality of agricultural products is frequently compromised by energy-intensive drying methods, highlighting the need to develop more efficient drying techniques. Infrared drying has surfaced as a compelling approach for enhancing energy efficiency and product quality. This study examines the thermal characteristics, physicochemical properties, and drying kinetics of garlic slices subjected to different infrared radiation intensities (0.1–0.3 W/cm²), air temperatures (35–55 °C), and airflow rates (0.5–2 m/s). An artificial neural network (ANN) with 99 % predicting accuracy was employed to refine drying parameters, aiming to improve drying efficiency and minimize specific energy consumption (SEC). The findings demonstrate that elevated air temperature and infrared intensity significantly decreased drying time, with the minimum duration of 290 min recorded at 55 °C, 0.3 W/cm², and 0.5 m/s airflow. The SEC was reduced to 3.78 MJ/kg under these optimal conditions. The increase in infrared radiation and temperatures resulted in a decrease in allicin content, dropping from 17 % to 11.53 %, as well as a reduction in vitamin C retention, which fell from 0.112 mg/g to 0.05 mg/g. Nonetheless, there was an enhancement in thermal efficiency, achieving a peak of 51.9 % at 55 °C and 0.1 W/cm². The ANN model exhibited impressive predictive accuracy in estimating drying time, SEC, and thermal efficiency. The results offer significant insights for enhancing infrared drying technology, presenting a sustainable method to decrease energy usage while maintaining key quality characteristics of dried garlic.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102639"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143685798","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":"Insecticidal activity and systematic insights of carvacrol against Tribolium castaneum: Acetylcholinesterase inhibition, oxidative stress, and molecular docking\"","authors":"Hassan M. Eltalawy ,&nbsp;Huda El-Fayoumi ,&nbsp;Shawky M. Aboelhadid ,&nbsp;Saleh Al-Quraishy ,&nbsp;Almahy M. El-Mallah ,&nbsp;Fatma I. Abo El-Ela ,&nbsp;Ezzat M. Awad ,&nbsp;Abdel-Azeem S. Abdel-Baki","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102638","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102638","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carvacrol is a potent insect control agent with significant bioactivity against various agricultural pests. This study aimed to investigate the mode of action of carvacrol, an effective insect control agent, against <em>Tribolium castaneum</em> adults and larvae. The study included assessments of carvacrol toxicity, biochemical alterations, and scanning electron microscopy observations. Additionally, molecular docking studies were performed to predict the insecticidal mechanism of carvacrol. The contact toxicity assay revealed significant mortality rates for both adults and larvae, with LC₅₀ values of 30.95 mg/mL and 8.08 mg/mL, respectively. Carvacrol treatment resulted in a significant decrease in the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutases (SODs), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), while increasing malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Additionally, carvacrol inhibited acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity. Scanning electron microscopy revealed morphological abnormalities in treated larvae, including flaccidity, deformation, cuticle shrinkage, and genital papillae deformation. The docking analysis showed that carvacrol has a high affinity for specific proteins within T. castaneum, supporting its insecticidal potential. Notably, Glutathione S-transferase (GST) demonstrated the strongest binding affinity for carvacrol with a binding energy of −6.4 kcal/mol. In contrast, chlorpyrifos showed no affinity for target active sites. Carvacrol exhibited a stronger binding affinity for AChE (−7.1 kcal/mol) compared to chlorpyrifos. However, both compounds displayed equivalent binding affinities for nicotine mononucleotides. Carvacrol showed a binding affinity of −4.3 kcal/mol for microRNA 20b, which was lower than the binding affinity of chlorpyrifos (−5.1 kcal/mol) for microRNA 20b. Carvacrol demonstrated a stronger binding affinity for cytochrome P450 enzymes compared to chlorpyrifos. Notably, both compounds exhibited an identical binding affinity of −5.2 kcal/mol for odorant-binding protein. In conclusion, these findings highlight carvacrol's potential as an effective biocontrol agent against <em>T. castaneum</em>. This potential insecticidal activity is supported by its toxicity, inhibition of GST activity, suppression of cytochrome P450 enzymes, and its ability to inhibit microRNA and AChE activity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102638"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143685797","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}