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This is a In Vitro Study study (also classified as: Animal Study).

August 20, 2025Plant Science TodayOpen Access

Management of the maize weevil (Sitophilus oryzae L.) using turmeric (Curcuma longa) essential oil

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ARA. Radhika RamyaTamil Nadu Agricultural University JNJ M NivethikaTamil Nadu Agricultural University NSN. SumaTamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Laboratory tests showed that turmeric essential oil reduces sitophilus oryzae mortality by up to 99.13%, suggesting a promising eco-friendly pest management solution.

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Turmeric essential oil demonstrates up to 99.13% mortality of sitophilus oryzae after 5 days of exposure.
Testing revealed a maximum adult mortality of 90.0% with fumigant toxicity tests at 65 μL/96 cm³.
Laboratory assessments indicate the essential oil achieves an LC50 of 60.39 μL in fumigant conditions against sitophilus oryzae.
Findings support turmeric oil as a safe alternative to synthetic fumigants for managing maize weevil infestations.

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Ramya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af55dead7bf08b1eadcc81 https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.10135

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Laboratory tests showed that turmeric essential oil reduces sitophilus oryzae mortality by up to 99.13%, suggesting a promising eco-friendly pest management solution.

Management of the maize weevil (Sitophilus oryzae L.) using turmeric (Curcuma longa) essential oil

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Management of the maize weevil (Sitophilus oryzae L.) using turmeric (Curcuma longa) essential oil

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