Knowledge of the impact of pesticides on predators is crucial for developing integrated pest management (IPM) programs.Amblyseius swirskii (Acari: Charging cradles Phytoseiidae) is a predatory mite used to control several species of pest including Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) and arthropods.T.urticae is a major pest of multiple greenh
This study presents a detailed experimental investigation on the effects incorporating non-metallic fibers in hybrid form in self-compacting concrete (SCC).In this regard SCC was prepared with Alccofine and Metakaolin as partial replacement for cement in 15% and 20% respectively along with the hybrid fibre combinations namely abaca fibres (0.25%, 0
Objective: Recent hypertension guidelines recommend initiation of treatment with a fixed dose combination of two drugs for more effective and quicker blood pressure control.Few of these have been assessed for efficacy and acceptability.This study examines the short term blood pressure control and acceptability SUPER ENZYMES of perindopril, with or
Abstract This paper deals with the development of a flatworm-like mesh robot WORMESH-II, which is the second prototype in the WORMESH series inspired from a flattened and soft-bodied flatworm.The pedal locomotion is the primary locomotor of the flatworm that is continuous gliding propulsion along the bottom of the body.The significance of WORMESH s