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

Endophytic fungi comprise host-associated fungal communities which thrive within the
tissues of host plants and produce a diverse range of secondary metabolites with various …

An increasing number of recent studies demonstrate that entomopathogenic fungi, often
solely considered as insect pathogens, play additional roles in nature, including …

The genus Metarhizium and Pochonia chlamydosporia comprise a monophyletic clade of
highly abundant globally distributed fungi that can transition between long-term beneficial …

Non-target effects of deliberately released organisms into a new environment are of great
concern due to their potential impact on the biodiversity and functioning of ecosystems …

Among invertebrate fungal pathogens, Beauveria bassiana has assumed a key role in
management of numerous arthropod agricultural, veterinary and forestry pests. Beauveria is …

Because of the need to provide food for the growing population, agricultural activity is faced
with the huge challenge of counteracting the negative effects generated by adverse …

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

Microbes are capable of colonizing the rhizosphere and phyllosphere as well as living
inside the plant tissues as endophytes. The microbiomes associated with the crops have the …

Biotic and abiotic stresses severely affect agriculture by affecting crop productivity, soil
fertility, and health. These stresses may have significant financial repercussions …