{"title":"Optimizing phosphine applications for insect control in Bagged rice stored in Indian warehouses","authors":"Sumitra Arora , Naveenkumar Patil , Totan Adak , Mayabini Jena , Chitra Srivastava","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102584","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102584","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Phosphine, considered a viable substitute for methyl bromide amid its global phase-out, requires assessment for fumigation efficacy in India due to limited reports on its field applications. This study assessed phosphine's effectiveness against stored grain insects by stacking 150 tonnes of rice into 30 stacks (5 tonnes each), replicated thrice with including same number of controls. Target insects included <em>Tribolium castaneum</em> (Herbst, 1797) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), <em>Sitophilus oryzae</em> (Lin, 1763) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), and <em>Rhyzopertha dominica</em> (Fab, 1792) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) across three locations. Two aluminium phosphide (AlP) formulations (56% at 2 and 3 tablets/tonne; 77.5% granule at 1.0 and 1.5 g phosphine/m³) were tested with 7- and 10-day exposures at all locations. Insects were monitored for 60 days post-treatment, achieving 100% mortality except for the field population of <em>T. castaneum</em> at Cuttack. Phosphine at 500–700 ppm could effectively control all insect stages in untreated infested grains at 1.5 g/m³ phosphine gas following 7 days exposure at 28–36 °C and 52–80% humidity. Cumulative Ct values ranged from 264 to 332 g h/m³, with 15–16% gas dissipation across locations. Phosphine proved effective for rice storage pest control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102584"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419173","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":"Storage-induced changes in soybean seeds: Germination, nutritional value, and bioactive compounds","authors":"Hakan Kibar, Hakkı Ekrem Soydemir","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102578","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102578","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The quality attributes of soybean seeds (<em>Glycine max</em> L.) depend on factors such as genetics, environmental conditions, and the storage techniques used. The quality changes as phenolic acid, flavonoid, mineral composition, color and germination properties of soybean seeds stored at different temperatures (10, 15, 20 and 25 °C) for 360 days were investigated. Soybean seeds, renowned for their nutritional value, are significantly impacted by storage conditions which affect their viability and quality. Seed moisture content varied significantly with storage duration (SD) and temperature (ST), and their interaction (SD × ST), showing fluctuations from 5.43% to 13.1%. Germination parameters were notably impacted by SD and the SD × ST interaction, but less so by ST alone. The highest germination percent was observed at 180 days and 15 °C, while the lowest germination speed occurred at 360 days and 25 °C. Gallic acid levels generally increased over time, while catechin and quercetin concentrations decreased with prolonged storage and higher temperatures. The study's results underscore the critical role of storage conditions in maintaining soybean seed quality. Optimal storage practices, particularly maintaining controlled temperatures and minimizing storage duration, are essential for preserving the seeds' nutritional and germination properties. Considering all the examined parameters, it can be said that 10 and 15 °C temperatures are more suitable for preserving quality properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102578"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419176","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":"AI-driven grain storage solutions: Exploring current technologies, applications, and future trends","authors":"T. Anukiruthika , D.S. Jayas","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102588","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102588","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies is revolutionizing the food grain industry, particularly in the storage and quality management. This work provides a comprehensive review on the integration of AI and ML in the food grain industry, focusing on current technologies, applications, and future advancements. Various AI technologies including artificial neural networks (ANNs), fuzzy logic systems, and ML methods such as deep learning, supervised learning, and anomaly detection have been discussed. The practical applications of these technologies in addressing critical areas such as pest and insect damage detection, grain classification, crop disease detection, mycotoxin contamination, and supply chain management are highlighted. Applications of innovative technological approaches, including edge computing, digital twins, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain, have been discussed for their impact on enhancing grain storage quality management. The review also critically examines the challenges and limitations associated with AI and ML, such as data privacy, inaccuracies, and regulatory concerns. In addition, the emerging trends that are set to revolutionize grain quality management such as smart sensors, robotics, remote sensing, and augmented reality are discussed. By synthesizing current knowledge and future prospects, this review aims to provide a holistic understanding of AI's transformative potential in the grain industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102588"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419174","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":"Adulticidal efficacy of silica nanoparticles synthesized from Phyllanthus emblica and Punica granatum against Callosobruchus chinensis (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera:Chrysomelidae)","authors":"Kiran Meena , Neetu Kachhwaha , Vareesh Baghela , Sumita Kachhwaha , Shilpa Yadav , Muskan Kachhwaha","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102586","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102586","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global production of legumes and other economically important food crops and cash crops is severely jeopardized because unfavorable biotic and abiotic stressors play a crucial role in undermining global agricultural production. The current study attempted to address the situation of a global decline in legume production and storage due to infestation by <em>Callosobruchus chinensis</em> (Linnaeus, 1758)(Coleoptera:Chrysomelidae) an obnoxious pest that threatens post-harvest storage, leading to a decline in both their quantity and quality. The experiment showcased the comparison of green silica nanoparticles (GSiO<sub>2</sub>NPs) synthesized from aqueous leaf extracts of <em>Phyllanthus emblica</em> L. (Phyllanthaceae) and <em>Punica granatum</em> L. (Lythraceae) commonly known as amla & anar. These GSiO<sub>2</sub>NPs were compared with chemically synthesized NPs, leaf extract, and untreated group. The characterization results of GSiO<sub>2</sub>NPs determined to be nanosized within 30–80 nm (FESEM), exhibiting sharp peaks centered at 2Ɵ (XRD), strong signal peaks corresponding to silicon (EDX), and zeta values below −25 mV (Zeta Potential). Five pairs of adult <em>C. chinensis</em> were released into <em>Vigna angularis</em> (Fabaceae) seeds treated with varying amounts of GSiO<sub>2</sub>NPs (5 ppm, 20 ppm, 35 ppm, 50 ppm, and 70 ppm). Highest adult mortality on the seventh day (86.65%), and least seed damage (15.36%) and seed weight loss (8.26%) on the 14th day were observed when treated with 70 ppm SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs synthesized with <em>P. emblica</em> extract. Both two biosynthesized SiO<sub>2</sub>NPs demonstrated the protection of seed grains from the test insect, offering an alternative pest control strategy for grain quality preservation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102586"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419177","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 advantage of virginity in cold-exposed Callosobruchus maculatus","authors":"Azam Amiri , Ali R. Bandani","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102590","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102590","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding the influence of environmental stressors on pest reproduction is critical for effective management strategies, particularly in a changing climate. This study investigates the reproductive output and biological parameters of the cold-exposed cowpea weevil, <em>Callosobruchus maculatus</em>, focusing on the effects of keeping insects virgin during cold exposure versus allowing copulation before exposure. Newly emerged adults were exposed to either optimal (30 °C) or cold (4 °C) temperatures for four days. Virgin insects copulated after treatment termination. By manipulating temperature treatments and mating status, we investigated how these factors affected a suite of life-history traits, including longevity, egg number, hatch percentage, adult emergence, and mating behaviors. Our findings demonstrate that virginity substantially extends longevity in both sexes under normal temperatures. We observed a trade-off between survival and reproduction in virgin cold-exposed <em>C. maculatus</em>. Mating status (virginity or being mated) during cold exposure did not affect males' and females' longevity; however, it influenced reproduction output. Notably, cold-exposed females that were virgin during cold exposure laid more total eggs (212.28) in their life and these eggs had a higher hatchability (91.60%) than eggs of insects that were copulated during cold exposure (112.67 eggs and 78.79% hatchability). Although cold exposure in males and females can extend the adult lifespan, it considerably reduces reproductive success. Mating trials showed that cold stress strongly reduced mating success, with cold-exposed females showing increased rejection rates and altered copulation duration. These results indicate a vital role for mating status in determining reproductive outcomes under environmental stress. Future research should explore the applicability of these findings to other pest species and develop adaptive pest management strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102590"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419175","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}
Frederico Boff Hofstatter, Eloisa Backes da Silveira, Vitória Thais Dalla Vecchia dos Santos, Lucas Cavagnoli Marcolin, Diego Santiago Tupuna-Yerovi, Cristiano Dietrich Ferreira, Valmor Ziegler
{"title":"Effects of temperature and storage duration on chickpea quality, extraction yield and the functional properties of isolated protein","authors":"Frederico Boff Hofstatter, Eloisa Backes da Silveira, Vitória Thais Dalla Vecchia dos Santos, Lucas Cavagnoli Marcolin, Diego Santiago Tupuna-Yerovi, Cristiano Dietrich Ferreira, Valmor Ziegler","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102580","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102580","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chickpea consists of proteins, minerals, vitamins, fiber, and phytochemicals that are beneficial for health, besides being a source of energy. The quality of the grain is directly influenced by storage conditions, with temperature and time being the main factors responsible for most changes. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of temperature (15, 20, 25, and 30 °C) and storage time (0, 2, 4, and 6 months) on the physicochemical parameters, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant activity of chickpeas, and functional properties of protein isolate. The results indicated that increasing temperature and storage time caused significant effects (p < 0.05) on physical-chemical parameters. There was an increase in solubility and foam formation and a reduction in the emulsification index of the chickpea protein isolate as a function of temperature and time. Based on our evaluation, a temperature of 15 °C produces the least changes in the measured parameters.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102580"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143395054","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":"Current and historical occurrence of species of the genus Sitophilus in Czech stores: 70 years perspective","authors":"Tomas Vendl, Radek Aulicky, Vaclav Stejskal","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102585","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102585","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Not only current but also historical data are invaluable for identifying long-term trends in pest distribution and the factors driving these changes. However, detailed and updated faunistic surveys of storage pests, including key primary pests, are lacking in most European countries. This study aimed to investigate the current and historical distribution of species from the genus <em>Sitophilus</em> in the Czech Republic (CZ) and to identify trends in their occurrence over time. To achieve this, we collected and analyzed pest samples from 241 storage locations across CZ between 2019 and 2024 and conducted an in-depth analysis of historical pest survey reports spanning 70 years. Our findings indicate that <em>S. granarius</em> and <em>S. oryzae</em> are currently widespread in the CZ, while <em>S. zeamais</em> is absent. <em>Sitophilus granarius</em> was approximately twice as frequent in samples compared to <em>S. oryzae</em>. An analysis of historical records revealed significant variations in their occurrence over time. Before the 1950s, <em>S. granarius</em> was the only established species in the region, while <em>S. oryzae</em> was a rare pest, likely dependent on imported grain. During the 1960s, populations and occurrence of both species declined substantially. Recovery began in the 1970s and 1980s, during which <em>S. oryzae</em> temporarily became more abundant than <em>S. granarius</em>. However, our recent survey shows that <em>S. granarius</em> has again become the dominant species. The reasons for these temporal fluctuations in <em>Sitophilus</em> spp. populations are discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102585"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143378162","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}
Xiaogang Wang , Donglan Luo , Jianye Chen , Sen Cao , Liangjie Ba
{"title":"Effect of carvacrol on postharvest quality, antioxidant system and volatile substance metabolism of peppers (Capsicum annuum L.)","authors":"Xiaogang Wang , Donglan Luo , Jianye Chen , Sen Cao , Liangjie Ba","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102583","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102583","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Postharvest water loss and crumpling quality degradation in peppers were observed, and the changes in their volatile compounds warrant further investigation. This study examined the effects of carvacrol treatment on the metabolism of antioxidant flavonoids and volatile substances in post-harvest peppers using a combined transcriptome and GC-MS/LC-MS analysis. It has been demonstrated that carvacrol, at a concentration of 0.015 mg mL<sup>−1</sup>, effectively delayed the decline in hardness, titratable acidity, capsaicin content, total phenolic compounds, and total flavonoids, while also mitigating the increase in weight loss, relative electrical conductivity, and decay rate in post-harvest peppers A total of 1304 differential genes were identified by transcription in this study, of which 143 differential genes were involved in flavonoid metabolism. Carvacrol increased 4-coumarate-CoA ligase (4CL), chalcone synthase (CHS), flavonoid synthase (FNS), and UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT), transketolase (TK), azelate dehydrogenase (ADT), 1-deoxy-xylulose-5-phosphate synthase (DXS), 1-deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate reductoisomerase (DXR), and isopentenyl phosphate kinase (IPK) gene expression. Carvacrol also downregulated the gene expression of chalcone-flavanone isomerase (CHI), flavonol synthase (FLS) and flavonoid 3-hydroxylase (F3H). Additionally, it increased the content of lignan-7-O-neohesperidin, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, and kaempferol-3-O-galactoside. Notably, the 72 differential volatiles in post-harvest peppers decreased over the storage period. However, after 40 days of storage, the levels of specific volatile aroma compounds, including 4-Hexen-3-one, (E)-2-Hexenal, 2-Furanmethanol, 1-Hexanol, 2-Methyl-2-pentanal, Copaene, 2-Methylbutyric acid, Methyl acetate, isovaleric acid, (E)-2-Methyl-2-butyraldehyde, and Phenylacetic acid propyl ester was up-regulated. Thus, it is illustrated that carvacrol affects flavonoid metabolism while maintaining the content of key postharvest volatile aroma substances, thus positively influencing the postharvest quality of pepper.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102583"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143387911","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}
Tienan Wang, Yuhan Sui, Xinning Du, Shuyu Zhang, Lina Chen
{"title":"A comprehensive review of post-harvest ripening, preservation and processing for Actinidia arguta (mini kiwi)","authors":"Tienan Wang, Yuhan Sui, Xinning Du, Shuyu Zhang, Lina Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102582","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102582","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Actinidia arguta</em> (<em>A. arguta</em>) is a highly sought-after and promising understory cash crop with great potential for commercial growth. Its fruit is sweet, delicious, and nutritious and is favored by consumers all over the world. In recent years, <em>A. arguta</em> has been commercially cultivated worldwide, with an increasing number of ripe fruits. However, its seasonality and impatience with storage limit its sustainability. With the continuous improvement of preservation technology and deep processing technology, the price impact and waste of resources caused by the concentrated ripening of <em>A. arguta</em> have been avoided to a certain extent. In this paper, the harvest maturity index and the influencing factors of post-harvest decay of <em>A. arguta</em> were reviewed, and the research status of <em>A. arguta</em> preservation technology and deep processing methods was analyzed and prospected.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102582"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143377246","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}
Navnath S. Indore , Digvir S. Jayas , Chithra Karunakaran , Jarvis Stobbs , Viorica F. Bondici , Miranda Vu , Kaiyang Tu
{"title":"Application of synchrotron imaging techniques for study of changes in microstructural and nutritional properties of different wheat classes in storage","authors":"Navnath S. Indore , Digvir S. Jayas , Chithra Karunakaran , Jarvis Stobbs , Viorica F. Bondici , Miranda Vu , Kaiyang Tu","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102576","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102576","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Preserving the quality and integrity of wheat during storage is crucial for food security and industry applications. Eight wheat varieties of different classes were stored for 8 weeks at 17% moisture content (wet basis) before data acquisition using synchrotron phase contrast micro tomography, synchrotron X-ray fluorescence imaging, and mid-IR spectroscopy at the Canadian Light Source, Saskatoon, Canada. Differentiation of wheat is possible based on changes in the microstructure of selected wheat classes. Minimum changes in microstructure were observed in Canada Western Extra Strong (CWES), Canada Northern Hard Red (CNHR), Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW), Canada Western Special Purpose (CWSP), and Canada Prairie Spring White (CPSW) classes of wheat, suggesting that these could perform better in storage. The existing condition of kernel microstructure strongly influences the performance of wheat in storage, which is a significant outcome of this study. The micronutrients distribution and biochemical composition were affected at the end of 8 weeks of storage in deteriorated wheat classes Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR), Canada Western Hard White Spring (CWHWS), Canada Western Soft White Spring (CWSWS), and Canada Western Extra Strong (CWES). Data could also help plant breeders to develop varieties that do not spoil easily, improve grain processing techniques, and develop post-harvest recommendations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102576"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143372579","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}