Dalotia coriaria (Kraatz) (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) and entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae) are two soil-dwelling biological control agents used to manage western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and fungus gnats Bradysis spp. (Diptera: Sciaridae) in glasshouses. Growers often use multiple natural enemie...

Arsenic (As) is an ubiquitous trace metalloid found in all environmental media. Its presence at elevated concentrations in soils derives from both anthropogenic and natural inputs. Arsenic is a toxic and carcinogenic element, which has caused severe environmental and health problem worldwide. Technologies currently available for the remediation of arsenic-contaminated sites are expensive, envir...

Gmelina (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) seed is a type of that have physical dormancy. This because water and gases prevent by the hard coat during germination process. Therefore, to break dormancy, preliminary treatment in form scarification required, including using sulfuric acid (H2SO4) solution. study aims determine soaking 96% concentration H2SO4 solution produces best ability. The used completely...