Neotropical Entomology - Call for Papers: Botanical Insecticides Collection
Submission deadline: 31 August 2024
Botanical insecticides have made a remarkable comeback on the global stage as effective tools for managing arthropod pests. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in marketing products based on secondary metabolites derived from plants, particularly in North American and European countries. This trend is driven by the pursuit of compounds that are not only environmentally friendly but also pose minimal risks to human health. These botanical solutions may play a crucial role in promoting more sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring compatibility with biological control methods.
However, further research is essential to explore the bioinsecticidal potential of botanical products. The present Collection dedicated to botanicals within Integrated Pest Management (IPM) context aims to compile and disseminate the latest advancements in this critical research area.
Guest Editors
Geraldo Andrade Carvalho, PhD
Federal University of Lavras, Brazil
Dejane Santos Alves, PhD
Federal University of Technology of Paraná, Brazil
We invite the entomology community to contribute original research and review articles to this Collection, aiming to cover topics related to chemical characterization, toxicity, selectivity, mode of action, and formulations of botanical insecticides. We welcome submissions that explore, but are not limited to, the following themes:
Chemical Characterization and Toxicity: studies that present toxicity of chemically characterized plant-derived compounds, including extracts, fractions, and essential oils as well as their major compounds against arthropod pests. Please note that studies involving products with uncharacterized or uncertain chemical composition will not be accepted.
Selectivity and/or Compatibility: Research addressing the effects of botanical insecticides on non-target species.
Structure/Activity and Biochemical Mode of Action of Botanical Insecticides: Investigations into the in vivo and/or in silico mode of action of botanical insecticides for arthropod pests and non-target organisms.
Formulations: Development of formulations for botanical insecticides, including nanoformulations and microemulsions, among other innovative approaches.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): The use of botanical insecticides within the framework of integrated pest management.
State of the Art: Standardization, risk assessment, and regulatory aspects related to the marketing of botanical insecticides.
How to submit
Manuscripts should be formatted according to the journal’s submission guidelines (this opens in a new tab)and submitted via the online submission system (this opens in a new tab).
If you want to submit a review article, please send us a pre-submission enquiry (this opens in a new tab).
All manuscripts will be peer reviewed as usual by the guest editors team and final decisions made by the Editor-in-Chief.
IMPORTANT: You will be asked, during the submission process, if your manuscript is part of a collection. Please respond “yes” and select the option “ Botanical Insecticides”.