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Generation and Evaluation of Nanoparticles of Supernatant of Photorhabdus luminescens (Thomas and Poinar) against Mite and Aphid Pests of Cotton for Enhanced Efficacy


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1 Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur 584 104, India
2 Department of Processing and Food Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur 584 104, India
 

Cell-free supernatant of Photorhabdus luminiscens was converted to nanoparticles (NPs) using a spray dryer fitted with ultrasonic nozzle. NPs were characterized by both scanning electron microscopy and zeta size analyser, and found to have average particle diameter of 89 nm. While converting to NPs, gum arabica @ 3% was used to eliminate hygroscopic property. Nanoparticulated supernatant exhibited superior pesticidal property against serious sucking pests of cotton, viz. Tetranychus macfarlanei and Aphis gossypii. On mites, NPs of P. luminiscens recorded lower median lethal concentration (LC50 : 0.0001 ppm) compared to normal form (8.36 x 102 ppm) within 12 h of exposure. Similarly, on aphids, lower LC50 (LC50 : 0.0027 ppm) was recorded by NPs compared to normal form (LC50 : 2.12 x 103 ppm). High mortality coupled with quick action emphasizes the potential of nanotechnology in enhancing the pathogenicity of a microbial pesticide.

Keywords

Aphid, Cotton, Mite, Nanoparticles, Photorhabdus luminescens.
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Authors

Ramesh A. Kulkarni
Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur 584 104, India
A. Prabhuraj
Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur 584 104, India
J. Ashoka
Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur 584 104, India
S. G. Hanchinal
Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur 584 104, India
Sharanagouda Hiregoudar
Department of Processing and Food Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur 584 104, India

Abstract


Cell-free supernatant of Photorhabdus luminiscens was converted to nanoparticles (NPs) using a spray dryer fitted with ultrasonic nozzle. NPs were characterized by both scanning electron microscopy and zeta size analyser, and found to have average particle diameter of 89 nm. While converting to NPs, gum arabica @ 3% was used to eliminate hygroscopic property. Nanoparticulated supernatant exhibited superior pesticidal property against serious sucking pests of cotton, viz. Tetranychus macfarlanei and Aphis gossypii. On mites, NPs of P. luminiscens recorded lower median lethal concentration (LC50 : 0.0001 ppm) compared to normal form (8.36 x 102 ppm) within 12 h of exposure. Similarly, on aphids, lower LC50 (LC50 : 0.0027 ppm) was recorded by NPs compared to normal form (LC50 : 2.12 x 103 ppm). High mortality coupled with quick action emphasizes the potential of nanotechnology in enhancing the pathogenicity of a microbial pesticide.

Keywords


Aphid, Cotton, Mite, Nanoparticles, Photorhabdus luminescens.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv112%2Fi11%2F2312-2316