Exploring the Potential Effectiveness of <i>Croton tiglium</i> Oil and Its Nano-Emulsion on <i>Earias insulana</i> (Lepidoptera: Nolidae)

Exploring the Potential Effectiveness of <i>Croton tiglium</i> Oil and Its Nano-Emulsion on <i>Earias insulana</i> (Lepidoptera: Nolidae)

<i>Earias insulana Boisd.</i> (Lepidoptera: Nolidae) is a major pest of cotton and other crops in Egypt, and the widespread use of insecticides has led to resistance. This study evaluates, for the first time, the bioactivity of <i>Croton tiglium</i> (Malpighiales: Euphorbiace...

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Main Authors: Karima S. Khater, Marwa M. Abd-Elrhmman, Zeinab M. E. A. Said, Ali A. El-Sayed, Abdelhadi A. I. Ali, Lamya Ahmed Alkeridis, Laila A. Al-Shuraym, Jingwen Wang, Qichun Zhang, Ahmed A. A. Aioub
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
plant extract oil
nano-emulsion
bioassay
histological examination
transmission electron microscope
<i>Earias insulana</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/1/72
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Summary:<i>Earias insulana Boisd.</i> (Lepidoptera: Nolidae) is a major pest of cotton and other crops in Egypt, and the widespread use of insecticides has led to resistance. This study evaluates, for the first time, the bioactivity of <i>Croton tiglium</i> (Malpighiales: Euphorbiaceae) oil and its nano-emulsion (CTNE) against 25 newly hatched larvae of <i>E. insulana</i> Boisd. We assessed their biological effects across different developmental stages and performed histological and ultrastructural examinations. Gas–liquid chromatography (GLC) identified several bioactive compounds in <i>C. tiglium</i> oil crushed dry seeds, including fatty acids, hydrocarbons, and sterols. CTNE showed excellent quality with a zeta potential of −17.7 mV, an average particle size of 54.28 nm, and spherical droplets of 42.42 nm in diameter. The LC<sub>50</sub> values for <i>C. tiglium</i> oil and CTNE were 9.02% and 2.70%, respectively. Both treatments significantly impacted the biological characteristics of <i>E. insulana</i> Boisd., including reduced larval and pupal weight, lower adult emergence, decreased fecundity, and increased mortality. Histologically, there was epithelial cell hypotrophy and detachment, while ultrastructural damage included chromatin condensation, nuclear envelope folding, and mitochondrial damage, indicating apoptotic degeneration. These findings suggest <i>C. tiglium</i> oil and CTNE as potential, safe alternatives to chemical insecticides.
ISSN:2075-4450

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