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Journal of Fungi, 2022 Entomopathogenic fungi play important roles in the control of populations of agricultural and disease vector pests in nature. The shortcomings of mycoinsecticides for pest management in the field cannot be completely overcome by improving single ...
Yanru Du, Yuxian Xia, Kai Jin
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Dose-dependent behavioural fever responses in desert locusts challenged with the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium acridum. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2018 AbstractBehavioural fever is a common response to immune challenge in ectotherms and confers survival benefits. However, costs accrue rapidly as body temperature rises. Thus, the magnitude of adaptive fever responses might reflect the balance of costs and benefits.
Clancy LM +4 more
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The genome sequence of the biocontrol fungus Metarhizium anisopliae and comparative genomics of Metarhizium species [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Metarhizium anisopliae is an important fungal biocontrol agent of insect pests of agricultural crops. Genomics can aid the successful commercialization of biopesticides by identification of key genes differentiating closely related species ...
Ash, Gavin J. +11 more
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, 2011 Background The entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana have demonstrated effectiveness against anopheline larvae in the laboratory.
Constantianus JM Koenraadt +8 more
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PLoS Genetics, 2020 Metarhizium is a group of insect-pathogenic fungi that can produce insecticidal metabolites, such as destruxins. Interestingly, the acridid-specific fungus Metarhizium acridum (MAC) can kill locusts faster than the generalist fungus Metarhizium robertsii
Xiwen Tong +4 more
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Pest Management Science, Volume 81, Issue 12, Page 7815-7826, December 2025.Human skin volatiles influence midge behavior, with certain compounds acting as strong attractants or repellents. These odor differences are largely regulated by skin microbiota, offering insight into host preference mechanisms and potential for improved vector control. Abstract BACKGROUND Midges are widely distributed globally.
Tengfei Lu +4 more
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A Rapid Method for Measuring In Vitro Growth in Entomopathogenic Fungi
Insects, 2023 Quantifying the growth of entomopathogenic fungi is crucial for understanding their virulence and pathogenic potential. Traditional methods for determining growth, such as biomass determination or colony growth area, are time-consuming and quantitatively
Anna R. Slowik +3 more
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Pest Management Science, Volume 81, Issue 11, Page 7276-7287, November 2025.Sitobion avenae and Rhopalosiphum padi are major pests on wheat. Natural product‐based aphid resistance holds promise for the sustainable control of these pests. The current literature is discussed, highlighting knowledge gaps and challenges that need addressing. Abstract Cereal aphids, Sitobion avenae and Rhopalosiphum padi, cause severe yield loss in
Alexander N Borg +3 more
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Extracting Protoplasts from Filamentous Fungi Using Extralyse, An Enzyme Used in the Wine Industry
Current Protocols, Volume 5, Issue 3, March 2025.Abstract The ability to extract protoplasts has contributed significantly to the study of fungi and plants. Protoplasts have historically been used to determine chromosome number via pulsed‐field electrophoresis and for the functional characterization of genes via protoplast transformation.
Andi Wilson +9 more
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Insects, 2021 Aphids are major crop pests that transmit more than half of all insect-vectored plant viruses responsible for high yield losses worldwide. Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are biological control agents mainly used by foliar application to control herbivores,
Junior Corneille Fingu-Mabola +2 more
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