Entomopathogenic Fungi as Dual Control Agents against Two Phytopathogens and the Lepidopteran Pest in Soybean ( (L.) Merr).

Soybean () is one of the most important crops worldwide. This crop is prone to diseases caused by the phytopathogenic fungi , and the lepidopteran pest . Biological control using entomopathogenic fungi is a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.

Colonzation of Tobacco Plants by Fungal Entomopathogens and the Effect on Consumption over (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).

Entomopathogenic fungi are naturally occurring microorganisms that attack insect pests, making them exceptional allies when developing biocontrol strategies. A particular aspect of the ecology of these fungi is that they interact not only with insects but also with plants, being able to colonize them endophytically without causing symptoms of disease. The objectives of this study were to determine the endophytic capacity of different species of entomopathogenic fungi in tobacco plants by means of foliar spraying, to evaluate the persistence in planta of the entomopathogens and the effect of endophytes on consumption by coleopteran pests.

ISSR markers to explore entomopathogenic fungi genetic diversity: Implications for biological control of tobacco pests.

Tobacco is one of the major industrial crops cultivated worldwide. Chemical control is the main method employed to reduce damage by insect pests. The use of entomopathogenic fungi represents an alternative to replace insecticides.

Endophytic Effects of on Corn () and Its Herbivore, (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).

Entomopathogenic fungi are widely recognized as agents of biological control worldwide. Their use in agriculture for the regulation of pest populations is a promising alternative to conventional insecticides. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that entomopathogenic fungi fulfill an additional role in plants as growth promoters.