Essencial oil Cymbopogon nardus L. (Poaceae) on control of Sitophilus zeamais in corn seeds

Adriana Martinelli Seneme
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Lucas Palanicheski Gomes
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Aurea Portes Ferriani
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Carla Pedroso de Moraes
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    Adriana Martinelli Seneme

    Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Laboratory of Seed Pathology, Department of Plant Science and Plant Health, Sector of Agricultural Sciences, Rua dos Trabalhadores, 1540, Cabral, CEP 80035-050, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6305-8598

    He holds a degree in Agronomy from the Paulista State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (1991-1995), a Master's degree in Agronomy (Agriculture) from the Paulista State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (1998) and a PhD in Agronomy (Agriculture) from the Paulista State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2002). He concluded the Post-Doctorate (CNPQ New Doctor Program) at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), in Curitiba, in 2005, studying the physiology of seeds of native forest species. He worked as a professor in undergraduate and graduate courses at UFPR between 2003 and 2005. He worked as a professor at the "Spiritist" Integrated Colleges (FIES) in various disciplines in the Agricultural Engineering course (2002-2012), supervised Scientific Initiation projects and monographs of course completion. In 2013, he joined UFPR, where he is currently Associate Professor I of UFPR, in the Agronomy course, in Curitiba, where he teaches the discipline of Agricultural Product Storage, advises undergraduate students, is a member of the Permanent Commission of Teaching Personnel (CPPD), deputy head of the Department of Plant Science and Plant Health, among other activities. He has experience in seed quality, post-harvest and seed and grain storage.

    Lucas Palanicheski Gomes

    Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Laboratory of Seed Pathology, Department of Plant Science and Plant Health, Sector of Agricultural Sciences, Rua dos Trabalhadores, 1540, Cabral, CEP 80035-050, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3203-8193

    Graduated in Agronomy from the Federal University of Paraná (2018). She has experience in the area of Agronomy, with an emphasis on Plant Health.

    Aurea Portes Ferriani

    Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Laboratory of Seed Pathology, Department of Plant Science and Plant Health, Sector of Agricultural Sciences, Rua dos Trabalhadores, 1540, Cabral, CEP 80035-050, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2896-6427

    He holds a degree in 1st Degree Science from the Centro Universitário Fundação Santo André (1988), a degree in Biology from Universidade São Judas Tadeu (1991), a master’s degree in Agronomy (Plant Production) from the Federal University of Paraná (2006) and a doctorate in Agronomy (2009) and Postdoctoral at the Federal University of Paraná (2018). She acted as a collaborating researcher at the Federal University of Paraná in the production of seedlings of native species and phytochemistry. She has experience in Botany, with an emphasis on Physiology and Plant Production, working mainly on the following topics: native species, species conservation, bioprospecting, environmental education and phytochemistry. As of 2020, she has been working in the Horticulture area, with an emphasis on Gardening and Landscaping projects.

    Carla Pedroso de Moraes

    Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Laboratory of Seed Pathology, Department of Plant Science and Plant Health, Sector of Agricultural Sciences, Rua dos Trabalhadores, 1540, Cabral, CEP 80035-050, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5108-7239

    Graduated in Agricultural Engineering - Faculdades Integradas Espirita (2006); Master (2010) and PhD (2014) in Agronomy - Vegetal Production (UFPR) in the concentration area: Phytosanitary Management and Environmental Impact. Performance in the Integrated Pest Control of Vegetable Crops. Coordinator at Faculdade Espirita (FIES) in the Postgraduate Course in Management and Control of Urban Pests (2016). She is currently a Professor at the Tuiuti University of Paraná (UTP), agronomy course, disciplines: General and Agricultural Entomology, Irrigation and Drainage; Mechanics and Agricultural Mechanization.

Keywords

Citronella
Zea mays L
Gorgulho
Biological control
Impregnation

Abstract

Among the main pests that affect stored grains is the Gorgulho (Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)). The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of the essential oil of Cymbopogon nardus on the adult mortality of this insect and its effects on the quality of maize seeds. The insecticidal effect was evaluated by the impregnation method, of pure doses of oil of 0; 5; 10; 15 and 20 μL with 20 g of maize seeds, where the percentage of dead insects was observed during 24; 48; 72 and 96 hours. After that, the seeds used in this test were submitted to infestation tests and tests of physiological quality. The designs were completely randomized, with 4 replicates and the means compared by the F and Tukey test (5%). The increase of the dosage and the time of exposure of the insects to the treated seeds caused the increase of the adult mortality of S. zeamais. The essential oil of C. nardus showed insecticidal activity in adults of S. zeamais, its use reduced the feeding of the insects and did not affect the germination of the maize seeds.

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  • Adriana Martinelli Seneme
    Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Laboratory of Seed Pathology, Department of Plant Science and Plant Health, Sector of Agricultural Sciences, Rua dos Trabalhadores, 1540, Cabral, CEP 80035-050, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6305-8598
  • Lucas Palanicheski Gomes
    Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Laboratory of Seed Pathology, Department of Plant Science and Plant Health, Sector of Agricultural Sciences, Rua dos Trabalhadores, 1540, Cabral, CEP 80035-050, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3203-8193
  • Aurea Portes Ferriani
    Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Laboratory of Seed Pathology, Department of Plant Science and Plant Health, Sector of Agricultural Sciences, Rua dos Trabalhadores, 1540, Cabral, CEP 80035-050, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2896-6427
  • Carla Pedroso de Moraes
    Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Laboratory of Seed Pathology, Department of Plant Science and Plant Health, Sector of Agricultural Sciences, Rua dos Trabalhadores, 1540, Cabral, CEP 80035-050, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5108-7239

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Essencial oil Cymbopogon nardus L. (Poaceae) on control of Sitophilus zeamais in corn seeds. Rev Fitos [Internet]. 2023 Sep. 30 [cited 2026 Jan. 11];17(3):357-66. Available from: https://revistafitos.far.fiocruz.br/index.php/revista-fitos/article/view/845
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