Macrofungi are vital components of any forest ecosystem, performing different roles crucial
to ecosystem functioning. Macrofungi play effective roles in ecosystem processes such as …

Insects constitute approximately 75% of the world's recognized fauna, with the majority of
species considered as pests. Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are parasitic microorganisms …

BACKGROUND Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are multifunctional microorganisms acting
not only as biopesticides against insect pests but also as endophytes which regulate plant …

The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Noctuidae; Lepidoptera), is a serious threat to
food security as it has the potential to feed on over 353 plant species. To control this insect …

Palms are threatened by a major pest, the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus
(Olivier)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae). The damage caused by its infestation is costly, often …

Tenebrio molitor L., also known as the mealworm, is a polyphagous insect pest that infests
various stored grains worldwide. Both the adult and larval stages can cause significant …

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 …

Simple Summary Stored product pests cause significant losses to agricultural products every
year. Their control depends heavily on the use of fumigants and other insecticides, which …

Simple Summary This study aimed to develop a rapid and efficient method for measuring the
growth of entomopathogenic fungi, which are used as environmentally friendly alternatives …

Tenebrio molitor L, known as the yellow mealworm, is a polyphagous insect that infests
cereals, flour, bran, and pasta worldwide. Both larvae and adults of the pest cause …