The Symbiotic Fungus <i>Leucoagaricus gongylophorus</i> (Möller) Singer (Agaricales, Agaricaceae) as a Target Organism to Control Leaf-Cutting Ants

The Symbiotic Fungus <i>Leucoagaricus gongylophorus</i> (Möller) Singer (Agaricales, Agaricaceae) as a Target Organism to Control Leaf-Cutting Ants

<i>Atta</i> and <i>Acromyrmex</i> are the main genera of leaf-cutting ants present in North and South America, causing extensive damage to agroforestry. Control of the ants requires high handling costs with few effective methods available to decrease the losses. The symbiosis...

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Main Authors: Sean Araújo, Janaína Seibert, Ana Ruani, Ricardo Alcántara-de la Cruz, Artur Cruz, Alana Pereira, Doraí Zandonai, Moacir Forim, Maria Fátima Silva, Odair Bueno, João Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
pesticide
antifungal activity
chemical control
biological control
natural products
synthetic compound
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/4/359

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