A5087739103- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Plant and fungal interactions
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2021-2022
Endophytic entomopathogens have growth promoting, nutrient fortifying, and anti-insect properties that could improve the yield quality of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Lactuca is a vegetable crop with high demand; however, it susceptible to aphid infestations. This study’s objectives were assess pathogenicity Beauveria bassiana (strain: SM3) (Bals.) Vuil. (Hypocreales) against Myzus persicae Sulzer, tissue colonization by conidia B. bassiana, as well effects fungal inoculation on growth,...
Studying the mechanisms through which endophytic fungi confer protection to host plants against parasites will contribute toward elucidating fungi−plant−pathogen relationship. In this study, we evaluated effects of Beauveria bassiana on antioxidant activity, oxidative stress, and growth tomatoes infected with fusarium wilt pathogen, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (FOL). Tomato seedlings were inoculated B. conidia then contaminated FOL experimentally. Four treatments (Control [T1],...