Endophytic entomopathogenic fungi enhance plant immune responses against tomato leafminer
Journal of Invertebrate Pathology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 108270 - 108270
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
A strain of Talaromyces assiutensis provides multiple protection effects against insect pests and a fungal pathogen after endophytic settlement in soybean plants
Biological Control,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 105703 - 105703
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Gut Microbial Diversity Reveals Differences in Pathogenicity between Metarhizium rileyi and Beauveria bassiana during the Early Stage of Infection in Spodoptera litura Larvae
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(6), С. 1129 - 1129
Опубликована: Май 31, 2024
Beauveria
bassiana
and
Metarhizium
rileyi
are
extensively
utilized
to
investigate
fungal
pathogenic
mechanisms
develop
biological
control
agents.
Notwithstanding,
notable
distinctions
exist
in
their
pathogenicity
against
the
same
host
insect.
This
study
aimed
elucidate
differences
between
M.
B.
by
examining
impact
of
various
ratios
strain
AJS91881
SXBN200920
on
fifth
instar
larvae
Spodoptera
litura,
focusing
early
infection
stages
intestinal
microbial
community
structure.
The
lethal
time
50
(LT50)
for
was
significantly
lower
than
that
rileyi,
indicating
greater
efficacy.
Survival
analyses
mixed
groups
(ratios
1:9,
1:1,
9:1
bassiana)
consistently
demonstrated
higher
virulence
bassiana.
Intestinal
diversity
analysis
revealed
a
significant
increase
Achromobacter
Pseudomonas
infected
with
whereas
Weissella
notably
those
Additionally,
shifts
genera
abundances
were
observed
across
all
groups.
KEGG
pathway
enrichment
indicated
employ
distinct
strategies
during
stages.
In
vitro
tests
confirmed
superior
growth
stress
resistance
compared
but
antifungal
ability
better
conclusion,
our
findings
provide
preliminary
insights
into
differential
behaviors
S.
litura
larvae,
enhancing
understanding
informing
pest
agriculture
forestry.
Язык: Английский
Insect hypovirulence-associated mycovirus confers entomopathogenic fungi with enhanced resistance against phytopathogens
Virulence,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2024
Mycoviruses
can
alter
the
biological
characteristics
of
host
fungi,
including
change
virulence
or
pathogenicity
phytopathogens
and
entomopathogenic
fungi
(EPF).
However,
most
studies
on
mycoviruses
found
in
EPF
have
focused
effects
viruses
towards
insect
pests,
with
relatively
few
reports
to
regard
plant
disease
resistance
hosts.
The
present
study
investigated
mycovirus
Язык: Английский
Biocontrol efficacy of native Metarhizium rileyi (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) isolates against Spodoptera litura (F) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and in silico effect of the secondary metabolites against the virulent proteins of the insect
3 Biotech,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(3)
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
Язык: Английский
Endophytic fungi and natural insecticides: Eco-friendly alternatives for pest control
Elsevier eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 315 - 326
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Improved control of Rhopalosiphum maidis and Acyrthosiphon pisum, using the predatory natural enemy Harmonia axyridis carrying entomopathogenic fungi
Pest Management Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 3, 2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Aphids
are
important
agricultural
and
forestry
pests
that
not
only
directly
harm
plants,
but
also
transmit
various
plant
viruses.
Biological
control,
including
the
use
of
entomopathogenic
fungi
(EPFs)
predatory
natural
enemies,
can
effectively
control
aphids.
However,
there
few
reports
on
combined
enemies
carrying
EPF
to
enhance
efficiency
aphid
control.
RESULTS
In
present
study,
we
evaluated
compatibility
five
strains
with
adults
Harlequin
ladybird
(
Harmonia
axyridis
).
The
pathogenicity,
impact
function,
fertility
H.
were
assessed
as
indicators,
predator
was
evaluated.
results
showed
four
did
exhibit
direct
or
indirect
pathogenicity
toward
.
Additionally,
they
significantly
affect
survival
rate,
predation
egg
production
hatching
rate
adult
feeding
Acyrthosiphon
pisum
lower
than
group
after
0
h
starvation,
no
significant
differences
observed
following
24
48
starvation.
Under
semi‐field
conditions,
release
had
been
treated
previously
Metarhizium
rileyi
resulted
in
a
higher
A.
Rhopalosiphum
maidis
Day
4
mortality
rates
83.33%
98.35%,
respectively.
comparison,
treatment
exhibited
46.22%
84.16%
mortality,
respectively,
whereas
M.
experienced
10.67%
61.06%,
CONCLUSION
Four
isolates
effect
axyridis.
reproduction
axyridis,
yet
conidia
two
species
aphids
compared
each
type
enemy
alone.
Therefore,
dissemination
may
be
an
efficient
low‐cost
strategy
for
controlling
©
2025
Society
Chemical
Industry.
Язык: Английский
Fusarium citri as an entomopathogenic fungus mediating plant resistance against insect pests and phytopathogens
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025
Fusarium
citri
has
been
historically
recognized
as
a
phytopathogen
but
never
an
entomophagous
fungus
(EPF)
with
plant
endogeneity.
In
the
present
study,
F.
strain,
FcS1GZL-1,
was
isolated
and
identified
from
diseased
Spodoptera
litura
larvae
in
soybean
field.
The
pathogenicity
antagonistic
activity
of
FcS1GZL-1
against
five
insect
pests
were
assessed,
well
its
ability
to
colonize
plants
via
root
irrigation,
induced
resistance
phytopathogens
also
measured.
expression
related
genes
analyzed
using
real-time
RT-PCR.
According
results,
strain
could
not
only
kill
high
inhibited
growth
vitro.
Furthermore,
repel
pest
feeding
enhance
through
endophytic
customization
following
which
upregulated
12
jasmonic
acid,
salicylic
ethylene,
pathogen-related
defense
pathways
roots.
Herein,
we
first
documented
case
naturally
infecting
insects,
dual
role
controlling
phytopathogens,
promising
biocontrol
applications.
Язык: Английский
Entomopathogenic fungi in crops protection with an emphasis on bioactive metabolites and biological activities
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
40(7)
Опубликована: Май 29, 2024
Язык: Английский
Oleic Acid and Linoleic Acid Enhances the Biocontrol Potential of Metarhizium rileyi
Journal of Fungi,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(8), С. 521 - 521
Опубликована: Июль 26, 2024
is
a
wide
spread
insect
fungi
with
good
biocontrol
potentiality
to
various
pests,
particularly
noctuid
insects.
However,
it
characterized
by
its
slow
growth,
sensitivity
abiotic
stress,
and
the
speed
of
kill
which
hinder
use
compared
other
entomopathogenic
fungi.
In
this
study,
responses
Язык: Английский