Entomotoxic efficacy of fungus-synthesized nanoparticles against immature stages of stored bean pests.

Abstract in brief

• This study explores how nanoparticles synthesized using the fungus Fusarium solani, such as silver, selenium, silicon dioxide, copper oxide, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide, can be used as eco-friendly pest control agents against immature stages of stored bean pests like Callosobruchus chinensis and Callosobruchus maculatus.
• It was found that the effectiveness of these nanoparticles varied depending on the pest species and developmental stage, with eggs being more susceptible than larvae; specifically, selenium and titanium dioxide nanoparticles significantly reduced egg hatchability and survival rates.
• The results suggest that biosynthesized selenium and titanium dioxide nanoparticles have promising potential for managing stored bean pests by targeting their eggs, marking a pioneering discovery in the use of fungus-derived nanoparticles for pest control in stored products.]