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Bitter Melon Novel Bioformulation “Thar Jaivik 41 EC”: Characterization and Bio-Efficacy Assessment as a Biopesticide on Horticulture Crops

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Title Bitter Melon Novel Bioformulation “Thar Jaivik 41 EC”: Characterization and Bio-Efficacy Assessment as a Biopesticide on Horticulture Crops
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Creator Sharavan Manbhar Haldhar
mukesh Kumar Berwal
Rakesh Bhargav
PL Saroj
Jagan SIngh Gora
Ramesh Kumar
DK Samadia
Dhurendra Singh
 
Subject Citrullus colocynthis L.; Indian cow urine; bioformulation; bio-efficacy; phytotoxicity; insect pests
 
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Citrullus colocynthis L. is a wild watermelon, commonly named bitter melon or bitter apple,
that naturally grows in arid regions of India among other hot arid areas of the world. Its non-edible
fruits contain certain phytochemicals of therapeutic and nutraceutical value. The effectiveness of
biopesticide formulations that are known to possess insecticidal properties was tested. This is the
first botanical pesticide formulation developed from C. colocynthis, named “Thar Jaivik 41 EC”. The
phytochemicals of C. colocynthis seed were identified using GC-MS/MS, and a total of 59 constituents
were identified, of which seven have significant insecticidal properties: n-hexadecanoic acid; octade canoic acid; dotriacontance; 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z); 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z)-, methyl
ester; 6-octadecenoic acid, methyl ester; and hexatriacontane. Among the different levels of tested
concentrations, “Thar Jaivik 41 EC” was found most effective at 3 mL L−1
for managing various
insect pests such as pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) and aphid (Toxoptera citricida) through repellent,
deterrent, antifeeding action and by causing respiration abnormalities. Moreover, it caused the least
harm to natural enemies such as coccinellids at this concentration. The phytotoxicity response of
“Thar Jaivik 41 EC” on tested crops revealed that it is highly safe for plants, showing no toxicity
symptoms when applied at higher doses than the recommended one (3 mL L−1
). Integration of the “Thar Jaivik 41 EC” formulation in agriculture would help to safeguard farmers’ benefits, such as reduced pest levels, improved food safety and quality of products, which would allow them to fetch
higher prices, as well as provide intangible benefits to the consumers and environment
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Date 2024-03-16T11:42:33Z
2024-03-16T11:42:33Z
2022-12-21
 
Type Article
 
Identifier Haldhar, S.M.; Berwal, M.K.; Bhargava, R.; Saroj, P.L.; Kumar, R.; Gora, J.S.; Samadia, D.K.; Singh, D.; El-Nakhel, C.; Rouphael, Y.; et al. Bitter Melon Novel Bioformulation “Thar Jaivik 41 EC”: Characterization and Bio-Efficacy Assessment as a Biopesticide on Horticulture Crops. Agriculture 2023, 13, 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13010019
2077-0472
http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/81648
 
Language English
 
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Publisher MDPI