International Journal of Agricultural Economics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
The
objective
of
this
study
identifies
the
effective
Beauveria
bassiana
and
Metarhizium
anisopliae
fungi
as
soybean
pest
control
agents
compared
chemical
in
was
to
compare
effectiveness
with
insecticides
secticides.The
experimental
designed
randomized
complete
block
design
4
treatments:
B1:
Control,
B2:
&
(50
g/L)
weekly,
B3:
(100
weekly
B4:
Triazophos
+
Abamectin
chemicals.The
results
showed
efficacy
biocontrol
for
insect
pests.Statistical
analysis
plant
height,
pod
number,
seed
weight,
damage
revealed
significant
differences
among
treatments.Notably,
at
50
g/ha
significantly
increased
weight
per
(P
<
0.05),
while
100
treatment
maximized
harvest
numbers
0.05).However,
both
fungal
treatments
exhibited
no
impact
on
population
control.This
may
be
attributed
spray
application
timing,
coinciding
high
morning
sunlight,
potentially
affecting
conidia
viability.Despite
inconclusive
control,
fungi-treated
groups
demonstrated
enhanced
growth
yield
parameters,
suggesting
their
potential
sustainable
environmentally
friendly
management
alternatives.Further
research
is
warranted
optimize
strategies
maximize
against
pests.
Frontiers in Fungal Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
Brazil
has
a
long
history
of
using
biological
control
and
the
largest
program
in
sugarcane
agriculture
to
which
biocontrol
been
applied.
This
achievement
is
at
least
partly
due
utilization
entomopathogenic
fungus
Metarhizium
.
well-known
fungal
genus
exhibits
pathogenicity
against
broad
range
arthropod
hosts
used
globally
as
agent.
also
root
symbiont,
this
capacity,
it
plant
growth
promoter.
However,
feature
(i.e.,
symbiont)
yet
be
fully
explored
implemented
Brazil,
although
number
reports
demonstrating
’s
utility
bioinoculant
increasing.
The
Brazilian
bioproduct
industry
targets
agricultural
pests,
limited
two
species
represented
by
four
isolates
active
ingredients.
Entomopathogenic
fungi
have
successful
controlling
arthropods
public
health
concern,
shown
their
mosquitoes,
are
vectors
diseases.
isolation
new
indigenous
from
variety
substrates
such
soil,
insects,
plants
shows
wide
genetic
diversity
within
genus.
In
review,
we
emphasize
significance
spp.
for
insects
Brazil.
We
suggest
that
experience
success
with
an
important
resource
developing
integrated
pest
management
sustainable
strategies
worldwide.
Moreover,
future
implementation
prospects
being
bioinoculants
possible
advances
discussed.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Fungi
play
pivotal
roles
in
ecosystems
by
forming
diverse
associations
with
other
organisms,
including
plants,
animals
and
microorganisms,
along
certain
bacteria.
These
interactions
range
from
mutualistic
relationships,
such
as
mycorrhizal
facilitating
nutrient
uptake
to
parasitic
causing
disease
the
hosts.
also
engage
commensal
where
one
organism
benefits
without
harming
or
significantly
benefiting
other.
The
ecological
importance
of
these
is
profound,
influencing
cycling,
biodiversity,
ecosystem
stability.
For
instance,
lichens,
composed
fungi
algae
cyanobacteria,
are
pioneer
species
harsh
environments
contribute
soil
formation.
Understanding
dynamics
fungal
organisms
crucial
for
management
conservation
efforts.
Moreover,
exploring
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
can
offer
insights
into
biotechnological
applications,
agriculture
medicine,
harnessing
potential
sustainable
solutions
various
fields.
New plant protection.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Abstract
Metarhizium
fungi
are
pathogens
of
arthropods,
with
several
early‐diverged
species
infecting
lizards
or
mushrooms.
Most
also
beneficial
plant
symbionts,
and
they
mainly
colonize
rhizosphere
rhizoplane
some
strains
colonizing
leaves
stems.
The
development
association
commence
either
by
the
attachment
spores
to
roots
colonization.
Rhizosphere
hyphae
further
attracted
nutrient‐rich
root
exudates,
facilitating
Both
undifferentiated
differentiated
(characterized
appressorial
formation)
can
penetrate
between
epidermal
cells,
sporadical
Plant‐derived
reactive
oxygen
play
a
crucial
role
in
limiting
cell
colonization
.
utilizes
plant‐derived
sugars
fatty
acids
for
growth
while
transferring
insect‐derived
nitrogen
plants.
Additionally,
facilitates
plant’s
utilization
environmental
phosphorus,
zinc,
iron
via
increasing
bioavailability
these
nutrients.
improve
resistance
herbivores,
microbial
pathogens,
abiotic
stresses.
Given
their
versatile
benefits
plants,
has
been
developed
as
insecticides,
fertilizers,
immunity
promoters.
In
addition
terrestrial
ecosystems,
recent
studies
report
that
inhabits
aquatic
wetland
which
could
enhance
understanding
biology
ecology
widen
applications.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 519 - 519
Published: April 1, 2025
Bacillus
thuringiensis
(Bt)
is
widely
recognized
as
the
most
important
microbial
pesticide
controlling
various
insect
pests
and
diseases
due
to
its
insecticidal
crystal
proteins
(ICPs)
antimicrobial
metabolites.
The
current
study
investigates
biocontrol
potential
of
B.
GBAC46
against
fungal
pathogen
Fusarium
verticillioides
pest
Spodoptera
frugiperda
through
multiple
mechanisms.
Phenotypic
experiments
revealed
that
effectively
inhibited
F.
growth
by
inducing
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
accumulation
showed
enhanced
larvicidal
activity
second
instar
S.
larvae.
Pot
feeding
infection
in
maize.
Bt
strain
controlled
both
greenhouse
maize
seedlings.
Applying
reduced
damage
from
frugiperda,
decreased
leaf
yellowing
wilting
caused
verticillioides,
improved
indicators
such
plant
height,
fresh
weight,
dry
weight.
RT-qPCR
results
induced
key
defense
genes
involved
activating
salicylic
acid,
jasmonic
ethylene
pathways.
overall
demonstrated
confirmed
a
promising
agent
for
disease
management.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 1161 - 1161
Published: May 9, 2025
Entomopathogenic
fungi
(EPFs)
can
influence
plant–insect
interactions
through
complex
molecular
and
chemical
mechanisms.
This
study
investigates
how
EPF
treatment
of
tomato
plants
modulates
volatile
organic
compound
(VOC)
emissions
subsequent
trophic
between
plants,
the
herbivorous
pest
Phthorimaea
absoluta,
parasitic
wasp,
Trichogramma
chilonis.
Our
results
demonstrate
that
EPF-treated
exhibited
reduced
attractiveness
to
adult
P.
absoluta
moths,
which
were
actively
repelled
by
EPF-induced
VOCs.
Conversely,
these
same
showed
enhanced
recruitment
parasitoid
T.
chilonis,
demonstrated
positive
chemotaxis
toward
modified
VOC
profile.
Chemical
analysis
revealed
significantly
elevated
key
VOCs
in
particularly
(E)-β-Caryophyllene,
β-phellandrene,
α-Phellandrene.
increase
is
correlated
with
production
defense-related
phytohormones,
including
JA,
SA,
JA-Ile,
may
regulate
biosynthesis
pathways.
Behavioral
response
studies
using
synthetic
electroantennogram
(EAG)
measurements
confirmed
elicited
strong
olfactory
responses
both
insect
species.
To
summarize,
reshapes
multitrophic
strategically
modulating
plant
activating
defense
signaling
pathways
providing
new
insights
for
potential
applications
sustainable
management
strategies.
