Infectivity of Entomopathogenic Fungal Isolates Against Tarnished Plant Bug Lygus lineolaris (Hemiptera: Miridae).

Twelve isolates of entomopathogenic fungi belonging to Metarhizium robertsii, M. pinghaense, M. brunneum, Beauveria bassiana, and Isaria fumosorosea were screened against tarnished plant bug.

Integrated Management of in Cowpea Using Intercropping and Entomopathogenic Fungi under Field Conditions.

Cowpea aphid, , is a major cowpea pest. Cowpea-cereal intercrop alone does not effectively manage the pest. Use of pesticides in intercrop leads to health and environmental risks.

Impact of Fungal Endophyte Colonization of Maize ( L.) on Induced Resistance to Thrips- and Aphid-Transmitted Viruses.

In eastern Africa, Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is caused by the co-infection of maize plants with (MCMV) (Tombusviridae: ) and (SCMV) (Potyviridae: ). With the disease being new to Africa, minimal effective management strategies exist against it. This study examined the potential of 10 fungal isolates to colonize maize plants and induce resistance against MCMV and SCMV.

Characterization of Male-Produced Aggregation Pheromone of the Bean Flower Thrips Megalurothrips sjostedti (Thysanoptera: Thripidae).

Aggregation of the bean flower thrips, Megalurothrips sjostedti (Trybom) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), has been observed on cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. To understand the mechanism underpinning this behavior, we studied the responses of M.

Endophytic Colonization of Onions Induces Resistance Against Viruliferous Thrips and Virus Replication.

In agricultural ecosystems, insect pests, pathogens, weather patterns, and reduced soil fertility pose major challenges to crop productivity and are responsible for significant yield losses worldwide. (IYSV) vectored by Lindeman, is a major hindrance to onion production in eastern Africa. Control measures often rely on insecticides with deleterious effects.