A5066534013- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects
- Light effects on plants
- Berry genetics and cultivation research
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control
- Plant and fungal interactions
University of Patras
2022-2024
University of Ioannina
2022-2023
University of Thessaly
2022
Entomopathogenic fungi are a special group of soil-dwelling microorganisms that infects and kills insects other arthropods through cuticle penetration. They currently used as biocontrol agents against insect plant pests play vital role in their management. Regardless entomopathogenic on the agriculture market, full potential has not yet been utterly explored. Up to date substantial research covered topic revealing numerous uses pest management but also ability endophytes, assisting host...
The integration of semi-transparent photovoltaics into the roof greenhouses is an emerging technique used in recent years, due to simultaneous energy and food production from same piece land. Although shading many cases a solution maintain desired microclimate, case photovoltaic installations, permanent crop challenge, importance light growth, morphogenesis, other critical physiological processes. In this study, effect shade on strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) was examined, terms...
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 market demands more environmentally friendly methods and chemical insecticides become increasingly obsolete, studies are being conducted to evaluate new strains their efficacy In this context, we tested ten species isolated from soil, belonging genera Cladosporium, Condenascus, Lecanicillium, Penicillium, long-term effects on...
Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) can colonize plant tissues and serve crops not only as biopesticides but also biostimulants that promote growth trigger defense mechanisms. In this context, field trials were conducted evaluating two commercial strains of the entomopathogen Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae), GHA (Botanigard) PPRI 5339 (Velifer® ES) a wild strain (AP0101) isolated from Achaia, Greece. The three investigated in for their endophytic effects on melon Cucumis melo...
The research on entomopathogenic viruses is of major significance as they could serve alternatives to chemical pesticides. There are various types viruses; among them, Baculoviruses (BVs) a potential option because eco-friendly and target specific. experiment in question aimed evaluate the effect three insect-specific commercial viruses, Cydia pomonella Granulovirus (CpGV), Helicoverpa armigera Nucleopoyhedrovirus (HearNPV), Phthorimaea operculella (PoG), third-instar larvae Hübner...
The cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a notorious agricultural pest with world-wide distribution, extreme polyphagy, high mobility and fecundity, facultative diapause, significant resistance to chemical insecticides. Isolates from various Fusarium species were collected soil, identified, tested for their entomopathogenicity against H. larvae in field experiments. Fungi of the genus are ubiquitous include phytopathogenic as well entomopathogenic...
While existing insecticides are becoming obsolete, the need for research and application of alternative substances is growing. Cyantraniliprole a second-generation ryanodine receptor with ability to bind activate receptors in insect striated muscle cells, causing continuous muscular contraction, paralysis, death. Many studies indicate its effectiveness on variety insects, but action storage pests has not yet been reported. We successfully conducted experiments first time adult Tenebrio...
The aim of this study was to investigate alternative methods control longhorn beetle (Oberea linearis) infestations in walnut orchards. Wild isolates entomopathogenic fungi obtained from soil samples Greece and Cyprus were tested for their efficacy against adults larvae O. linearis. Insect populations acquired a heavily infested orchard individuals placed Petri dishes provided with ground wood fresh leaves adults. insects subjected 16 different wild the genera Beauveria, Cordyceps,...
Infestations of stored-product pests cause significant losses agricultural produce every year. Despite various environmental and health risks, chemical insecticides are now a ready-to-use solution for pest control. Against this background in the context Integrated Pest Management research, present study focuses on potential insecticidal effect caffeic acid at five different concentrations (250, 500, 750, 1500 3000 ppm), their combination with Cydia pomonella Granulovirus (CpGV), Bacillus...