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.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 697 - 697
Published: Sept. 14, 2024
Within
the
context
of
ecofriendly
alternatives
to
neonicotinoids,
we
explored
direct
and
endophytic
potential
two
Beauveria
bassiana
isolates,
GHA
from
BotaniGard
new
endemic
isolate
GxABT-1,
against
Sugar
Beet
Mild
Yellow
Virus
(BMYV)-Myzus
persicae
pathosystem.
A
mortality
rate
96
91%
was
registered
after
8
days
treatment
with
Gx-ABT-1,
respectively.
To
assess
impact,
sugar
beet
seeds
were
treated,
ability
fungi
colonize
plant
assessed
correlated
aphids’
(1)
life
cycle,
(2)
attraction
towards
plants,
(3)
transmit
BMYV.
Both
colonized
GxABT-1
impaired
cycle.
Myzus
more
attracted
leaf
discs
non-treated
plants
than
fungal-treated
ones.
Interestingly,
when
choice
test
dealt
only
fungal
treatments,
aphids
leaves
harboring
Gx-ABT-1
those
GHA.
Moreover,
no
significant
impact
observed
for
BMYV
transmission
despite
slight
decrease
in
viral
load
isolate-treated
plants.
Our
findings
constitute
a
baseline
delve
into
performance
B.
other
pathosystems
using
different
methods.
Biocontrol Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 42
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Cereal
production
is
vital
for
food
security
and
economic
growth,
but
insect
infestations
can
significantly
reduce
crop
yields
quality,
leading
to
substantial
losses.
Recent
pest
management
strategies
in
cereal
crops
have
incorporated
innovative
techniques,
such
as
utilizing
mutualistic
plant-microbe
interactions
that
trigger
molecular
defense
mechanisms
against
pests.
Entomopathogenic
fungi,
particularly
Beauveria
Metarhizium
(Hypocreales),
are
naturally
found
soil
infect
a
wide
range
of
arthropod
These
fungi
also
colonize
plants
rhizosphere
inhabitants
endophytes,
offering
multiple
benefits,
including
enhanced
growth
resistance.
As
these
promote
plant
biomass
herbivore
development,
consumption,
oviposition,
survival
the
field.
Species
like
bassiana
anisopliae
shown
potential
controlling
both
chewing
sap-sucking
pests
major
cereals
wheat,
rice,
maize,
sorghum.
However,
exact
through
which
control
endophytes
not
yet
fully
understood.
This
review
summarizes
biological
entomopathogenic
fungi-plant
their
role
control,
exploring
how
could
be
integrated
into
discussing
challenges
application.
Future
research
should
focus
on
understanding
adaptive
enable
function
endophytic
genetics
influence
improve
suppression.
By
uncovering
mechanisms,
we
enhance
effectiveness
fungi-based
contributing
more
sustainable
crops.
Journal of King Saud University - Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(2), P. 103077 - 103077
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
The
date
palm,
Phoenix
dactylifera
L.,
is
an
ancient
and
valuable
tree
that
provides
food
other
products.
palm
trees
are
attacked
by
several
pests,
including
the
red
weevil,
which
devastating
to
plantations.
Knowledge
of
functionality
entomopathogenic
fungi,
Beauveria
bassiana
(Balsamo)
Vuillemin
(Hypocreales:
Cordycipitaceae)
species,
in
trunk
critical
for
controlling
weevil
pests.
goal
this
study
was
assess
movement
fungus,
B.
bassiana,
within
tree.
(BbSA-4)
mixed
with
colors
trunk-injected
using
a
balloon
injector
into
healthy
plants.
Trunks
were
cut
one-meter
logs
2,
20,
86
days
post-injection.
Each
log
further
dissected
four
quarters
examine
present
fungus.
appearance
detection
fungal
spores
at
different
heights
from
point
injection
revealed
translocation
trunk.
samples
taken
locations
where
color
could
be
visible,
distance
traveled
measured.
injected
tissue
cultured
on
PDA
media
laboratory,
confirmed.
found
surviving
all
treated
trees.
survival
rate
isolate
BbSA-4
averaged
70.5%,
34.9%,
13.9%
trunks
examined
days,
respectively,
after
injection.
Isolate
more
apparent
spiral
than
bottom
findings
fungus
as
endophytic
supplement
IPM
programs
beneficial.
The
range
of
interactions
between
Cladosporium,
an
ubiquitous
fungal
genus,
and
insects,
a
class
including
about
60%
the
animal
species,
is
extremely
diverse.
broad
case
history
antagonism
mutualism
connecting
Cladosporium
insects
reviewed
in
this
paper
based
on
examination
available
literature.
Certain
strains
establish
direct
with
pest
or
beneficial
indirectly
influence
them
through
their
endophytic
development
plants.
Entomopathogenicity
often
connected
to
production
toxic
secondary
metabolites,
although
there
where
these
compounds
have
been
reported
favor
pollinators
attraction,
suggesting
important
role
angiosperm
reproduction.
Other
relationships
include
mycophagy,
which
other
hand
may
reflect
ecological
advantage
for
adaptable
fungi
using
as
carriers
spreading
environment.
Several
species
colonize
insect
structures,
such
galleries
ambrosia
beetles,
leaf-rolls
attelabid
weevils
galls
formed
by
cecidomyid
midges,
playing
still
uncertain
symbiotic
role.
Finally,
occurrence
gut
several
has
intriguing
implications
management,
also
considering
that
some
proven
be
able
degrade
insecticides.
These
especially
deserve
further
investigation
understand
impact
control
measures
strategies
preserve
insects.
Authorea (Authorea),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 9, 2024
In
China,
Polygonatum
cyrtonema
Hua
(Huangjing)
is
known
for
its
medicinal
and
edible
properties.
Multiple
environmental
factors
can
shape
plant-microbiome
interactions.
The
cultivated
sample
sites
were
enriched
characteristic
fungi
by
Clonostachys
divergens
Archaeorhizomycetes
spp.
whereas
wild
particular
Geminibasidium
Bifiguratus
number
of
observed
species
was
lower
in
soil
samples
compared
with
ones
alpha
diversity
analysis.
Functional
annotation
showed
that
the
xylanolysis
metabolism
pathway
more
abundant
rhizosphere
microorganisms
P.
Hua.
co-occurrence
network
positively
interacted
between
Mucoromycota
Rozellomycota
soil.
Moreover,
this
result
indicated
biomass
plant
significantly
greater
than
samples,
polysaccharide
content
rhizomes
higher.
study,
we
may
predict
basic
potential
microbes
beneficial
improve
productivity
quality.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
Abstract
In
China,
Polygonatum
cyrtonema
Hua
(Huangjing)
is
known
for
its
medicinal
and
edible
properties.
Multiple
environmental
factors
can
shape
plant-microbiome
interactions.
The
cultivated
sample
sites
were
enriched
characteristic
fungi
by
Clonostachys
divergens
Archaeorhizomycetes
spp.
whereas
wild
particular
Geminibasidium
Bifiguratus
number
of
observed
species
was
lower
in
soil
samples
compared
with
ones
alpha
diversity
analysis.
Functional
annotation
showed
that
the
xylanolysis
metabolism
pathway
more
abundant
rhizosphere
microorganisms
P.
Hua.
co-occurrence
network
positively
interacted
between
Mucoromycota
Rozellomycota
soil.
Moreover,
this
result
indicated
biomass
plant
significantly
greater
than
samples,
polysaccharide
content
rhizomes
higher.
study,
we
may
predict
basic
potential
microbes
beneficial
improve
productivity
quality.