Botanical insecticides for stored grain protection: Emerging challenges and future prospects

Yallappa, Rajashekar and Archana, Devaraja and Banjagere Thirumalesh, V. and Vivek Babu, C. S. (2025) Botanical insecticides for stored grain protection: Emerging challenges and future prospects. Journal of Food Bioscience, 71. pp. 1-10.

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Abstract

Pest infestations in stored grains cause significant economic losses, particularly in public warehouses and farms, often exacerbated by poor storage practices and adverse environmental conditions. Botanical insecticides, derived from natural compounds like alkaloids, essential oils, and flavonoids, offer a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides. Their unique modes of action and low residue risks have led to growing acceptance, especially in organic agriculture. Despite supportive government policies and commercialization efforts in developing countries, large-scale adoption remains limited due to challenges in efficacy validation, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. This review highlights the potential of botanical insecticides in stored grain protection, outlines critical research and implementation challenges, and recommends targeted farmer educa- tion, financial incentives, and awareness programs to promote their broader adoption as viable biorational pest management tools.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Food insecurity, Botanical insecticides, Grain protectants, Mode of action, Commercialization, Technological challenges Future prospects
Subjects:	500 Natural Sciences and Mathematics > 10 Plants 600 Technology > 03 Agriculture > 05 Insect/Pest Control
Divisions:	Food Protectants and Infestation Control Plant Cell Biotechnology
Depositing User:	Somashekar K S
Date Deposited:	25 Sep 2025 04:32
Last Modified:	25 Sep 2025 04:32
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/19866

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