6 results for "Muhamad Azmi Mohammed"
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Molecular identification and microbiome profiling of household casebearer, Phereoeca sp. (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) from Malaysia: Potential implications for human skin irritation
In Malaysia, anecdotal accounts have linked the household casebearer (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) to skin lesions and localized inflammation; however, scientific evidence is lacking, and the species’ taxonomic identity remains unclear. This study aimed to confirm the species identity and examine the…
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Survival of predatory ladybirds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): interplay of behavior, agricultural practices and symbiotic relationships
Abstract Background Modern agriculture faces the dual challenge of meeting global food demands while ensuring environmental sustainability in the face of population growth. A major constraint on agricultural productivity is crop loss caused by pests and diseases. Biological control strategies offer…
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Selected monocots and eudicots as alternative host plants for promoting arthropod populations in paddy cultivation area
Aim of study: To investigate the relationship between selected alternative host plant species and the abundance of arthropods throughout the growth of rice plants. Area of study: Southwest of Malaysia (Melaka). Material and methods: Sampling of arthropods was conducted in four rice field plots…
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Factors Affecting Pollination and Pollinators in Oil Palm Plantations: A Review with an Emphasis on the Elaeidobius kamerunicus Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Pollination is crucial for oil palm yield, and its efficiency is influenced by multiple factors, including the effectiveness of Elaeidobius kamerunicus weevils as pollinators in Southeast Asia. Weevils transfer pollen between male and female flowers, leading to successful fertilization and fruit…