Endophytic : Potential and Prospects for Plant Health Management.

The fungus is widely regarded as the most common fungal biocontrol agent for plant health management. More than 25 species have been extensively studied and have demonstrated significant potential in inhibiting not only phytopathogen growth but also insect pest infestations. In addition to their use as biopesticides, there is increasing evidence that several species can function as fungal endophytes by colonizing the tissues of specific plants.

Evaluation of Various Inoculation Methods on the Effect of on the Plant Growth of Kiwi and on Infestation: A Two-Year Field Study.

In this study, the bioinsecticidal action of a commercial formulation with was evaluated on the new sucking pest in Greece: , of the kiwifruit. Additionally, the biostimulant potential of the same formulation was studied on kiwi growth. The application was performed in three different ways in a commercial field of kiwi crop "Hayward" field in Arta, Greece: (i) trunk spray, (ii) root injection, and (iii) trunk inoculation.

Entomopathogenic Action of Wild Fungal Strains against Stored Product Beetle Pests.

There is ample evidence that entomopathogenic fungi can be used as alternative biological control agents for the management of insect pests in storage facilities. As the market demands more environmentally friendly methods and chemical insecticides become increasingly obsolete, more studies are being conducted to evaluate new strains of entomopathogenic fungi for their efficacy in storage facilities. In this context, we tested ten species of fungi isolated from soil, belonging to the genera , , , and , for their long-term effects on economically important beetle species.

Dual Action of (Hypocreales; Cordycipitaceae) Endophytic Stains as Biocontrol Agents against Sucking Pests and Plant Growth Biostimulants on Melon and Strawberry Field Plants.

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) can colonize plant tissues and serve crops not only as biopesticides but also as biostimulants that promote plant growth and trigger defense mechanisms. In this context, field trials were conducted evaluating two commercial strains of the entomopathogen (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae), GHA (Botanigard) and PPRI 5339 (Velifer ES) and a wild strain (AP0101) isolated from Achaia, Greece. The three strains were investigated in the field for their endophytic effects on melon (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae) and strawberry sp.

Endophytic Strain as Plant Growth Promoter: The Case of the Grape Vine .

The common grape vine, , is a widely known plant with commercial and pharmacological value. The plant hosts a variety of microorganisms known as endophytes that can live within the tissues of the plant for a considerable time period, or even their whole life cycle. The fungus is a well-studied endophyte which can colonize a variety of plants in many ways and in different parts of the plant.

Combined Toxicity of Cannabidiol Oil with Three Bio-Pesticides against Adults of , , and .

The present study investigates the interaction between cannabidiol (CBD) oil and three biopesticides: Azatin and two baculovirus formulations (Madex and Helicovex), both separately and in combination, in order to investigate their interaction against adults of four major coleopteran stored-product pests: (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and (Coleoptera: Dermestidae). CBD, which has been understudied for its insecticidal properties, was applied at three different doses (500, 1500 and 3000 ppm). The biopesticides were administered at 1500 ppm.

Leguminous Seeds Powder Diet Reduces the Survival and Development of the Khapra Beetle, Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae).

Chemical storage pest control is interlinked with many challenges such as environmental pollution and toxicity to humans and animals. Alternative tools are thus being increasingly researched and applied to supplement and/or substitute old-fashioned chemical means. Entomotoxic proteins, such as the lectins of leguminous seeds, have been shown to be effective alternative control agents against many serious insect pests.

Thermal development of Cephalonomia tarsalis (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae) parasitoid of the saw-toothed stored product beetles of the genus Oryzaephilus sp. (Coleoptera: Sylvanidae).

The effect of temperature on the development and survival of Cephalonomia tarsalis (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae), larval ectoparasitoid of beetles of Oryzaephilus sp. (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) was studied in the laboratory. Durations of the development of the egg, larva and pupa were measured in eight constant temperatures (15, 17.