{"title":"Essential oils in grain storage: A comprehensive review of insecticidal and antimicrobial constituents, mechanisms, and applications for grain security","authors":"Hui Li , Sheng Qiao , Shuaibing Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102537","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102537","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Traditional pesticides are facing increasing limitations due to concerns about global food security. Essential oils (EOs), as natural plant-derived alternatives, have gained attention for their insecticidal and antimicrobial properties. This review highlights the key constituents of EOs, including terpenes, aldehydes, alcohols, ketones, and alkaloids, and evaluates their effectiveness against grain storage pests and microorganisms. We discuss various extraction methods, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. EOs are shown to act through fumigation, contact, and behavioral disruption, although their precise mechanisms of action require further study. Their applications extend to pest eradication, mold prevention, and weed control, enhancing the effectiveness of pesticides. The role of microencapsulation and nanotechnology in stabilizing EOs for broader use in grain preservation is also explored, emphasizing their potential to enhance stored grain safety. Balancing the discussion on essential oils' utility, this review emphasizes the necessity for continuous research and innovation in sustainable pest management strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102537"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143180510","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}
Qianqian Zhang, Jingjing Lu, Zahoor Ahmed, Song Jiang, Bin Xu
{"title":"Effect of temperature and relative humidity on the development of Oryzaephilus surinamensis L. (coleoptera: Silvanidae) reared on dried noodles","authors":"Qianqian Zhang, Jingjing Lu, Zahoor Ahmed, Song Jiang, Bin Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102541","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102541","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The saw-toothed grain beetle, <em>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</em> (L.) (Coleoptera: Silvanidae), is a secondary pest of stored products, previous studies have focused on grains and ignored their growth characteristics in packaged commodities. This study aimed to investigate the developmental and reproductive biology of <em>O</em>.<em>surinamensis</em> at 20–36 °C and 65%–85% relative humidity (RH) reared on dried noodles. The optimum temperature and humidity of <em>O. surinamensis</em> reared on dried noodles were 28 °C/85% RH, the index of population control was 0.24, the generation period was 49.86d, and the generation survival rate was 40%, the highest fecundity was 7.83 eggs. The temperature was more affected than relative humidity on the generation period, fecundity, and survival rate of <em>O. surinamensis.</em> The development of <em>O. surinamensis</em> was all completed in the range of 28–36 °C except 20 °C; the larval and pupal stages were more affected than the egg stage at 65%∼85% RH. Under the experimental conditions of temperature and humidity, the intrinsic rate of increase, and doubling time of the population were negative, and the population trend index was less than 1; the reproductive parameters of <em>O. surinamensis</em> decreased slightly as temperature (28–36 °C) increased or humidity decreased. Simulating different temperature and humidity conditions in dried noodles packaging, the <em>O. surinamensis</em> did not complete the generation development. The survival rate of <em>O. surinamensis</em> of each developmental stage and fecundity was highest at 28 °C/60% RH, followed by 36 °C/60% RH. The results showed that the ambient temperature below 20 °C and RH below 65% were beneficial to the prevention of <em>O. surinamensis</em> and its prevention in dried noodles is focused on the invasion of adults and eggs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102541"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143105370","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}
Ali Golizadeh, Mostafa Hamzei, Mahdi Hassanpour, Seyed Ali Asghar Fathi
{"title":"Life history parameters of the parasitoid wasp, Anisopteromalus calandrae (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) parasitizing cowpea beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus on six legumes species","authors":"Ali Golizadeh, Mostafa Hamzei, Mahdi Hassanpour, Seyed Ali Asghar Fathi","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102539","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102539","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Anisopteromalus calandrae</em> (Howard) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) is recognized as a highly efficient biological control agent for several stored-product pests, targeting the late-instar larvae or pupae of various beetle species. Host plant metabolites may significantly affect species at the third trophic level. The life history traits of <em>A. calandrae</em> parasitizing <em>Callosobruchus maculatus</em>, which were reared on seeds from six legume species (broad bean, cowpea, lentil, green gram, chickpea, and soybean), were evaluated under controlled conditions of 27 ± 2 °C, 60 ± 5 % relative humidity, and a photoperiod of 10:14 (L:D) h. The longest development duration was recorded for soybean (28.56 days), while the shortest was noted for cowpea (12.41 days) and green gram (13.24 days). The parasitoid had the maximum female adult longevity (19.80 days) and fecundity (86.78 eggs) when reared on cowpea, whereas it demonstrated the lowest longevity (5.08 days) and fecundity (13.51 eggs) on soybean. The elevated values of net reproductive rate (<em>R</em><sub><em>0</em></sub>), intrinsic rate (<em>r</em>), and finite rate (<em>λ</em>) of <em>A. calandrae</em> were documented for the cohort raised on cowpea, while diminished values were seen on soybean. The life cycle parameters of <em>A. calandrae</em> were associated with the biochemical properties of the examined legume species. The energy stores of fourth instar <em>C. maculatus</em> larvae reared on various legume grains influenced the parasitoid's life history features. The potential correlation between the host plant metabolites and fourth instar larvae's energy reserves of <em>C. maculatus</em> with the life history traits of <em>A. calandrae</em> is explored. The findings could have implications for <em>C. maculatus</em> biological control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102539"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143105055","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}
Gebremedhin Teklay Abay , Sarah Tewoldeberhan , Teklebrhan Welday Atsbha , Fetien Abay Abera , Rizana Mahroof , Samuel Alemayehu
{"title":"“Effect of various storage techniques on the physical, nutritional, and sensory properties of sorghum in Tigray, Ethiopia”","authors":"Gebremedhin Teklay Abay , Sarah Tewoldeberhan , Teklebrhan Welday Atsbha , Fetien Abay Abera , Rizana Mahroof , Samuel Alemayehu","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102530","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102530","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sorghum, a crucial cereal crop for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, serves as an essential source of food, income, and nutrition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of five grain storage technologies: Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags, ZeroFly bags, polypropylene bags, filter-cake-treated polypropylene bags, and underground pits on the physicochemical properties of sorghum grains and the sensory quality of injera prepared from stored grain. Using proximate composition analysis as per the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AACC) standards, the results showed that after six months of storage, PICS bags preserved the highest germination energy (87.83%), whereas underground pits had the lowest (39.79%). PICS bags were the only technology maintaining germination viability above 85%. Moisture content increased across all storage technologies, with the most significant rise observed in underground pits (11.42%–17.48%). Nutrient losses, including reductions in protein, fiber, ash, and fat, were more pronounced in grains stored in filter-cake-treated bags, ZeroFly bags, polypropylene bags, and underground pits. However, minimum loss was recorded in the PICS bag. Sensory analysis demonstrated that injera made from sorghum stored in PICS bags received the highest preference scores. The findings highlight that PICS bags effectively preserve the physical, nutritional, and sensory quality of sorghum grains while mitigating storage losses. Consequently, PICS bags are recommended as a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for improving postharvest grain management in diverse agro-ecological settings in Tigray, Ethiopia.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102530"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143105054","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}
Haleh Mortazavi , Ahmet Güray Ferizli , Umut Toprak , Şule Tütüncü , Mevlut Emekci , Nesrin Ormanoğlu
{"title":"Long-term efficacy of diatomaceous earth, SilicoSec® against three major stored grain insect pests","authors":"Haleh Mortazavi , Ahmet Güray Ferizli , Umut Toprak , Şule Tütüncü , Mevlut Emekci , Nesrin Ormanoğlu","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102531","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102531","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Diatomaceous earth (DE), which possesses low mammalian toxicity and stability on grain, has promising potential in controlling stored grain pests. However, only a few published studies focus on the effectiveness during the long term storage. The current study assessed the long-term efficacy of DE, SilicoSec® on <em>Sitophilus granarius</em>, <em>Rhyzopertha dominica</em>, and <em>Tribolium confusum</em> using infestation with two adults per kg of wheat. The population density of each pest was monitored throughout one year in 50 kg of stored wheat treated with three doses of SilicoSec® (500, 1000, and 2000 mg/kg grain) in drums under laboratory condition. The number of adults (dead or alive) for <em>S. granarius</em>, <em>R. dominica</em>, and <em>T. confusum</em> was 8.00 ± 1.73, 2.00 ± 0.58 and 1.00 ± 0.58, respectively, at 2000 mg/kg dose of DE by 12 months of storage. The suppression rate was 95.2, 99.4, and 97.9% for <em>S. granarius</em>, <em>R. dominica</em>, and <em>T. confusum</em>, respectively, at 1000 mg/kg DE after 12 months of storage.</div><div>This study showed that wheat treated with SilicoSec® at 1000 mg/kg could be satisfactorily protected against major stored grain pests for a year. SilicoSec® has great residual efficacy for a year, which is generally not achievable with residual grain protectants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102531"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143105053","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}
Dragana Z. Predojević , Filip N. Vukajlović , Vesna M. Perišić , Ana Mitrovski Bogdanović , Snežana B. Pešić
{"title":"Insecticidal efficacy of two diatomaceous earths from Serbia against the Plodia interpunctella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) infestation on maize","authors":"Dragana Z. Predojević , Filip N. Vukajlović , Vesna M. Perišić , Ana Mitrovski Bogdanović , Snežana B. Pešić","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102538","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102538","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The evaluation of diatomaceous earths (DEs) against a wide range of major stored-product insect pests highlights their possible importance in integrated pest management protocols, as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional insecticides. This study was conducted to evaluate the insecticidal efficacy of two DEs from Serbia (DE S-1 and DE S-2, mined in the Kolubara region) and one commercial formulation (Protect-It®) applied at rates of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 g/kg, as maize protectants against the infestation of <em>Plodia interpunctella</em>. The total number of <em>P. interpunctella</em> adults that survived the treatment with DEs was recorded and the life history traits (mean developmental duration (MDD), sex ratio, adult longevity and fecundity) were investigated. Although Protect-It® proved 100% effective in protecting maize from <em>P. interpunctella</em> infestation in all three applied rates, both DEs from Serbia also showed significant efficacy. The results indicate that DE S-1 and DE S-2 could effectively suppress <em>P. interpunctella</em> infestation on maize, based on significantly low number of emerged adults, prolonged MDD and shorter adult longevity.</div><div>Fecundity was lower in the treatments with DE since only one pair of moths successfully mated and laid 41 eggs. No losses in maize weight were registered in treatment with Protect-It®. In DE S-1 and S-2 treatments, maize weight losses were significantly lower in comparison to the negative control. Diatomaceous earth S-1 applied at a rate of 1.5 g/kg and DE S-2 applied at rates 1.0 and 1.5 g/kg significantly influenced mean developmental duration and longevity of <em>P. interpunctella</em> adults and showed excellent insecticidal potential in this moth control and suppression on maize. The results of this study provide the necessary information about the possibility of preventive application of Serbian DEs, against <em>P. interpunctella</em> infestation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102538"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143105050","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}
Daniel Kosini , Moïse Adamou , George Tchindebe , Jean W. Goudoungou , Tagne G. Fotso , Mohammadou Moukhtar , Elias N. Nukenine
{"title":"Insecticidal potential of diatomaceous earth against Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) infesting stored cowpea, Bambara groundnut and soybean in the Sudano-Guinean climatic conditions of Cameroon","authors":"Daniel Kosini , Moïse Adamou , George Tchindebe , Jean W. Goudoungou , Tagne G. Fotso , Mohammadou Moukhtar , Elias N. Nukenine","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102533","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102533","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Diatomaceous earth (DE), derived from fossilized diatoms, serves as an effective alternative to synthetic insecticides for grain protection. This study assessed two DE products, Silico-Sec® and Fossil Shield®, against <em>Callosobruchus maculatus</em> in cowpea, Bambara groundnut, and soybean stored in Cameroon's Sudano-Guinean agro-ecological zone. Four DE doses (0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 g/kg grain) were evaluated, along with malathion at 0.5 g/kg. Mortality was recorded over six days, and oviposition and F1 progeny production were measured at day seven and at F1 emergence, respectively. Both DE formulations exhibited dose-dependent mortality, with Silico-Sec® achieving 96.5% mortality in cowpea within three days (LD<sub>50</sub> = 0.54 g/kg) and Fossil Shield® reaching it in four days (LD<sub>50</sub> = 0.33 g/kg) at 2 g/kg. High efficacy was similarly noted for soybean and Bambara groundnut, with both DEs surpassing 95% mortality within 3 day at the highest dose. Furthermore, Silico-Sec® and malathion significantly reduced oviposition on cowpea by 98%, while Fossil Shield® achieved a 71% reduction; analogous trends were observed for F1 progeny inhibition. Silico-Sec® demonstrated efficacy comparable to malathion across all parameters, underscoring its potential as a sustainable option in integrated pest management against <em>C. maculatus</em> in this region of Cameroon.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102533"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143181448","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}
Olivier Tonato , Elie Ayitondji Dannon , Saturnin Hounsou , Daniel C. Chougourou , Manuele Tamò
{"title":"Assessing insecticide residues in stored maize in Southern and Central Benin","authors":"Olivier Tonato , Elie Ayitondji Dannon , Saturnin Hounsou , Daniel C. Chougourou , Manuele Tamò","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102529","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102529","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In Benin, protection of maize against storage insect pests remains a major challenge and motivates maize growers to rely on synthetic chemicals. The overuse/misuse of such compounds can lead to high residue levels and potential health risks. This current study was designed to assess insecticide residues in stored maize in Southern and Central Benin. Thirty-five (35) samples of shelled, husked and dehusked maize were collected in both areas especially in seven major maize production municipalities namely Adjohoun, Aplahoue Djidja Kétou, Lokossa, Ouesse and Toffo. Samples were taken from different types of storage structures in five villages (one sample per village) in each municipality. Both villages and growers were selected randomly. Chemical residues were extracted using the QuEChERS method with 4 replicates while analysis was performed using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) coupled with an Ultra-Violet spectrophotometer technique for the four commonly applied chemicals on stored maize in the study area. Residues of Pirimiphos-methyl, Aluminium phosphide and Permethrin were found in 80–100, 40–100, and 0–100% of the samples collected, respectively, but none contained Lambda-Cyhalothrin. In total, 97% of the samples contained at least one of the pesticides tested, and 94% contained at least one of the pesticides tested at a concentration above the European Union international standard (Maximum residual limits) (MRL). Of these, 77%, 91% and 14% of the samples contained residues above the MRL for aluminum phosphide, pirimiphos-methyl and permethrin, respectively. Data were discussed with regard to potential human health concerns.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102529"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143105051","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 practices and aflatoxin content of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) grain in Burkina Faso","authors":"Amidou S. Ouili , Mahamadi Nikiema , Cheik Omar Tidiane Compaoré , Zakheleni Palane Dube , Mikaila Kinore , Ynoussa Maiga , Inoussa Ilboudo , Aboubakar Sidiki Ouattara","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102528","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102528","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cowpea is one of the most important crops in addressing food insecurity in less developed rural communities. However, due to certain inappropriate production and storage conditions, this crop is likely to be contaminated by fungi capable of producing mycotoxins. Hence, the objective of this study was to determine on post-harvest processing for cowpea grains in the three climatic zones, Sahelian, Sudano-Sahelian and Sudanian, of Burkina Faso and to assess the aflatoxin B<sub>1</sub>, B<sub>2</sub>, G<sub>1</sub> and G<sub>2</sub> content of these grains. A questionnaire was administered to 69 producers to determine the post-harvest processing methods of cowpea grain. The questionnaire was supported with direct observations. Post-harvest handling of cowpea grains by producers, predominantly female (74.4%), revealed that pod drying was on plastic sheets (39.13%), plastic bags (13.04%), terraces (36.23%), on the ground (4.35%), on the roof of sheds (4.35%) or on the roof of houses (2.9%). Whereas the main materials used for grain storage were sealed cans (49.28%) and Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags (26.09%). Insects (36.23%) and fungi (10.14%) were the main biotic constraints reported. The aflatoxin contents of cowpea grain samples collected were relatively low (0.02 μg kg<sup>−1</sup> to 2.56 μg kg<sup>−1</sup>) compared to the limit values set by the codex (0.5–15 μg kg<sup>−1</sup>) for foodstuffs. The study provides valuable insights into mycotoxin risks, offering guidance for regulatory measures. Its findings are applicable to other regions of Sub-Saharan Africa and developing areas, presenting practical solutions to enhance post-harvest management and address contamination challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102528"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143180509","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":"Temperature mediates life history, energy reserves, and host selection of Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)","authors":"Azita Dehghan , Mahsa Safa , Ehsan Borzoui","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102516","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102516","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We examined how diet and temperature affect developmental time and survival of immature stages, adults’ longevity, fecundity, and energy reserves of <em>Trogoderma granarium</em> Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae), a cosmopolitan pest of grains and other stored products. Also, we studied whether and to what extent the temperature impacts the host selection by larvae. Beetles were reared under five temperature regimes (21, 25, 29, 33, and 37 °C, 65 ± 5% R.H. and a photoperiod of 14L: 10D h) and fed with three commodities (barley, walnut, and wheat). At 29, 33, and 37 °C, the shorter immature developmental time and higher survival rate of <em>T. granarium</em> were on wheat, followed by barley and walnut. A diapause-like state was induced in the last instar larvae fed barley at 25 and 21 °C and wheat at 21 °C. In contrast, the beetles fed walnut completed their life cycle and successfully oviposited at these temperatures. At 21 and 25 °C, walnut attracted a higher density of larvae in a free-choice condition. Conversely, wheat attracted more larvae at 29, 33, and 37 °C, and the lowest number of larvae was observed on walnut. The walnut-fed larvae had a higher content of lipids than wheat- and barley-fed larvae. The present study highlights the need to account for temperature effects when studying the food preferences of insects and to consider further characteristics that may impact host selection. Our findings allow us to anticipate the population dynamics of <em>T. granarium</em> on different commodities according to environmental temperature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 102516"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143180508","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}