Incorporating beneficial microorganisms in crop production is the most promising strategy for
maintaining agricultural productivity and reducing the use of inorganic fertilizers, herbicides …

The development of biological control methods for exotic invasive pest species has become
more challenging during the last decade. Compared to indigenous natural enemies, species …

The entomopathogenic fungus (EPF) Metarhizium brunneum occupies the same ecological
niche as entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN), with both competing for insects as a food …

ABSTRACT A new genus and eight new species, all with isaria-like phialides, are described
in Cordycipitaceae from Thailand. The new genus, Samsoniella, is segregated from …

Highlights•Entomopathogenic nematodes use CO 2, plant-and insect-derived cues to locate
potential hosts in a species-specific manner.•Entomopathogenic nematodes respond to …

Entomopathogenic fungi and entomopathogenic nematodes are globally distributed soil
organisms capable of infecting and killing a vast variety of insects. Therefore, these …

The Colorado potato beetle (CPB), Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say)(Coleoptera:
Chrysomelidae), is considered as one of the most important pests of potato plants. Control of …

Simple Summary The Colorado potato beetle is a serious insect pest, attacking mainly
potato. This pest causes severe yield loss all over the world and it is difficult to control by …

Entomopathogenic fungi are known for their ability to carry out glycosylation of flavonoids,
which usually results in the improvement of their stability and bioavailability. In this study we …

Buxus sp. is an important native and ornamental tree in Europe threatened by a serious
invasive pest Cydalima perspectalis. The larvae of this moth are able to defoliate box trees …