European corn borer Ostrinia nubilalis Hübner is one of the polyphagous insects which causes damage to more than 200 plant species. This study evaluated the applicability of using sterile insect technique (SIT) and F1 sterility (when male parents were irradiated by sub-sterilizing doses). Accordingly, the effect of gamma radiation at doses…[Read more]

Grapes are one of the most highly consumed fruits across the world. In ancient Europe the leaves and the sap of grape plants has been used in traditional treatment for ages. Besides being a wellspring for vitamins and fibre, the skin and seeds of grapes are highly rich in Polyphenols specifically proanthocyanidins, which can be used as a…[Read more]