A review of entomopathogenic fungi as a potential tool for mosquito vector control: a cost‐effective and environmentally friendly approach

V Perumal, S Kannan, S Pittarate… - Entomological …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Mosquitoes around the world spread diseases like malaria, dengue, zika, lymphatic filariasis
and arboviruses, which are dangerous to human health and the economy. Eventually …

[HTML][HTML] Biocontrol effects of chemical molecules derived from Beauveria bassiana against larvae of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick)(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, TA Alahmadi… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
In this study, we conducted tests on the isolation, identification, characterization, and
extraction of chemical molecules from Beauveria bassiana against Tuta absoluta larvae. The …

Pathogenicity of Metarhizium rileyi (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) against Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

P Vivekanandhan, TA Alahmadi… - Journal of Basic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Toxicity, biochemical and molecular docking studies of Acacia nilotica L., essential oils against insect pests

P Vivekanandhan, SA Alharbi, MJ Ansari - Toxicon, 2024 - Elsevier
Botanical essential oils are natural insecticides derived from plants, offering eco-friendly
alternatives to synthetic chemicals for pest control. In this study, the essential oils were …

Biological control effect of Trichoderma harzianum (Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae) against phytopathogens

K Swathy, V Nisha… - Environmental Quality …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Chemical pesticides are synthetic substances created to manage plant pests. Frequent
chemical usage causes extensive damage to crops and contributes to pest resistance …

[HTML][HTML] Pathogenicity, infection process, physiological and biochemical effects of Metarhizium rileyi against Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera …

X Yang, Y Zhang, J Zhou, H Dong, X Bai, W Liu… - Egyptian Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Background Metarhizium rileyi is an important entomopathogenic fungus which has a wide
range of host pests. In this work, the virulence of M. rileyi EFNL-08 against 3rd instar larvae …

Survival dynamics of stick insect and the impact of environmental factors on natural fungal infection during the rainy season

D Min, S Shin, NH Lee, MJ Baek, SJ Park… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Phasmatodea, commonly known as stick insects, are recognized as noteworthy pests
globally, impacting agriculture and forest ecosystems. Among them, the outbreak of …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Nanoparticles on Maize (Zea mays L.)

Z Abbas, MA Hassan, W Huang, H Yu, M Xu, X Chang… - Agronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
An approximate revolution synthesis of magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles has been
prepared. For plant growth and development, MgO is essential. The effect and efficiency …

Novel report on soil infection with Metarhizium rileyi against soil‐dwelling life stages of insect pests

P Vivekanandhan, C Kamaraj… - Journal of Basic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Entomopathogenic fungi are the most effective control remedy against a wide range of
medical and agricultural important pests. The present study aimed to isolate, identify, and …

Study on the virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae against Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797)

V Perumal, S Kannan, L Alford… - Journal of Basic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This study examined the impact of Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae)
conidia on the eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults of Spodoptera frugiperda. The results …