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Entomopathogenic fungi-based silver nanoparticles: a potential substitute of synthetic insecticides to counter behavioral and physiological immunity in Aedes aegypti mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae)
Excessive use of synthetic insecticides has resulted in environmental contamination and adverse effects on humans and other non-target organisms....
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Chitosan-Fe3O4 Membranes for Biosorption of Cr(VI) in Water, and Study of its Degradation Using Entomopathogenic Fungi (Beauveria sp and Nomureae sp)
Among heavy metals, hexavalent Cr(VI), a potent carcinogen, is one of the most common residues generated by the mining and textile industry, causing...
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Standard non-target tests for risk assessment of plant protection products are unsuitable for entomopathogenic fungi—a proposal for a new protocol
PurposeThe successful implementation of a plant protection product depends on its effectiveness against a target species and its safety for the...
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Entomopathogenic fungi: unconventional applications
Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are microorganisms that cause fatal diseases of arthropods. The infection process involves several stages that consist...
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A winning formula: sustainable control of three stored-product insects through paired combinations of entomopathogenic fungus, diatomaceous earth, and lambda-cyhalothrin
This research aimed to assess the effectiveness of Metarhizium robertsii , diatomaceous earth (Protect-It), and lambda-cyhalothrin, for the long-term...
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Isolation, Mass Production and Application of Entomopathogenic Fungi for Insect Pests Control
Background Entomopathogenic fungi have played a uniquely important role in the history of microbial control of insects. Beauveria bassiana, commonly...
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Two are better than one: the combinations of Beauveria bassiana, diatomaceous earth, and indoxacarb as effective wheat protectants
The current study evaluates the efficacy of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo-Crivelli) Vuillemin (Hypocreales:...
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Risk assessment tests of neonicotinoids on spore germination of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi Gigaspora albida and Rhizophagus clarus
PurposeNeonicotinoids are currently the most common type of insecticide used worldwide for agricultural purposes. However, their strong and...
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Effects of polyaluminum chloride (PAX-18) on the relationship between predatory fungi and Lecane rotifers
PAX-18 (polyaluminum chloride) is frequently used in WWTPs (wastewater treatment plants) to overcome sludge bulking. An alternative biological method...
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Combinations of Beauveria bassiana and spinetoram for the management of four important stored-product pests: laboratory and field trials
The current study examines the efficacy of the semi-synthetic insecticide spinetoram and entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo-Crivelli)...
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Biological control of phytopathogens and insect pests in agriculture: an overview of 25 years of research in Uruguay
Plants grow associated with complex communities of organisms, and their development depends largely on management practices, available nutrients in...
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Mentha spp. essential oils: toxicity to Alphitobius diaperinus, activity against poultry pathogenic bacteria, and Beauveria bassiana compatibility
The botanical insecticide market is growing because of limitations placed on the use of certain synthetic chemical insecticides. In this sense, the...
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Meta-analysis of agroecological technologies and practices in the sustainable management of banana pests and diseases
Diseases and pests are a growing threat to small and large banana farmers and can cause catastrophic losses. Diseases affect all parts of the plant...
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Limited effects of a glyphosate-based herbicide on the behaviour and immunity of males from six populations of the European earwig
The use of herbicides on crops often results in unintentional, low-dose exposure of non-target organisms, such as insects. While these exposures are...
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Production, Formulation and Application of Fungi-Antagonistic to Plant Nematodes
Nematodes are invertebrate roundworms that inhabit most environments on earth. They comprise one of the largest and most diverse groups of...
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An eco-friendly approach of biocontrol of aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover) by Trichoderma harzianum
Aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is one of the important pests of papaya crop. In this work, applications of Trichoderma harzianum and Beauveria bassiana ...
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Biopesticides for Pest Management
Biopesticides are the biological agents used to control the pest population. It includes the use of botanicals, microbial pathogens such as fungi,...
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Natural products for biocontrol: review of their fate in the environment and impacts on biodiversity
Biocontrol solutions (macroorganisms, microorganisms, natural substances, semiochemicals) are presented as potential alternatives to conventional...
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Insecticidal activity of metallic nanopesticides synthesized from natural resources: A review
Insects are a major source of human diseases and agricultural loss, but actual insecticides are highly toxic for humans, thus calling for advanced...
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Bioremediation techniques for heavy metal and metalloid removal from polluted lands: a review
Heavy metal accumulation increases concentrations of toxic contaminants in soil and the environment. They possess momentous warnings to ecosystems...
