The agricultural sustainability concept considers higher food production combating biotic
and abiotic stresses, socio-economic well-being, and environmental conservation. On the …

In the past few decades, the control of pests and diseases of cultivated plants using natural
and biological measures has drawn increasing attention in the quest to reduce the level of …

Fungal entomopathogens have been proposed as environmentally friendly alternatives to
chemical control. Unfortunately, their effectiveness continues to be limited by their …

Among the non-chemical insect control methods, biological control is one of the most
effective human and environmentally friendly alternatives. One of the main biological control …

The incorporation of entomopathogenic fungi as biocontrol agents into Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) programs without doubt, has been highly effective. The ability of these …

The conventional means of achieving enhanced agricultural productivity are not ecologically
balanced and sustainable. The excessive use of synthetic agrochemicals, declining soil …

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) can be established as endophytes in the host plants to offer
a long-term preventive measure for pests and diseases. This practice serves as a better …

Endophytic fungi (EF) can enhance both plant growth and defense barriers against pests
and pathogens, contributing to the reduction of chemical pesticides and fertilizers use in …

The fungal genera Metarhizium and Beauveria are considered as both entomopathogens
and endophytes; they are able to colonize a wide variety of plants and can cause increased …

Entomopathogenic fungi are widely recognized as agents of biological control worldwide.
Their use in agriculture for the regulation of pest populations is a promising alternative to …