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VOL. 10, ISSUE 12 (2025)
Impact of bruchid beetles infestation and mite activity on the nutritional quality of pulses and the role of ozone treatment in enhancing nutritional quality
Authors
Rasha A Zinhoum, Azza A Omran, Eman F Ebian, Enas M K Kassem
Abstract
Pulse beetles pose a major risk to legume
pulse storage. Because of their rapid reproduction, beetle populations can
expand quickly. Infestation starts either in the field on mature pods and
continues during storage or begins after the crops are stored. Within a few months of storage, the studies show that 100% of the
stored pulses may be damaged if proper management is not adopted. The
sensitivity of locally cultivated pulses (faba bean, chickpea, common bean, and
cowpea) to two bruchid beetles [Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) & Callosobruchus
maculatus (Fabricius)] and two mites [Acarus siro (Linnaeus) & Caloglyphus
berlesei (Michael)] infestations and their impact on stored nutrients value
was investigated. The effects of ozone gas concentrations (100, 200, 300, 400,
and 500 ppm) for six different exposure periods between (1-6 h) on controlling
all stages of A. obtectus and mites infesting common bean seeds. The
physicochemical quality properties (physical parameters, chemical composition,
phenolics, antioxidant activity, sensory evaluation) of ozonated bean seeds
were studied. Cowpea showed the most significant weight loss from C.
maculatus infestation, whereas common bean was most susceptible
to A. obtectus. In contrast, faba bean and chickpeas experienced
the lowest weight loss caused by both beetle species. Infested pulses increased
moisture but decreased protein, crude fibres, fibre components, ash, fats, and
total phenolics content. Ozonated common beans showed decreased weight of 100
seeds, starch granule sizes, moisture, protein, and phenolic contents, but
increased lightness values, fats, and protein digestibility. Ozone enhanced the
water absorption percentage and reduced the cooking time of beans, and they
were acceptable for their sensory attributes. Exposure to ozone gas may
assist in reducing the usage of pesticides, and preventing infestation.
Besides, it enhanced quality parameters, improving cooking characteristics and
protein digestibility while maintaining sensory acceptability.
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Pages:83-97
How to cite this article:
Rasha A Zinhoum, Azza A Omran, Eman F Ebian, Enas M K Kassem "Impact of bruchid beetles infestation and mite activity on the nutritional quality of pulses and the role of ozone treatment in enhancing nutritional quality". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 12, 2025, Pages 83-97
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