Biocontrol potential of entomopathogenic fungi, nematodes and bacteria against Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier)

Abstract Background The red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is a serious threat to date palms across the globe, causing heavy yield losses. The pest inflicts damage to palms stem and destroys vascular system; resultantly lower the vigor and affect...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Yasin, Waqas Wakil, Mirza Abdul Qayyum, Sajjad Ali, Asif Sajjad, Muhammad Anjum Aqueel, Muhammad Shakeel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-10-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-021-00484-5