Analysis of the virulence, infection process, and extracellular enzyme activities of Aspergillus nomius against the Asian corn borer, Ostrinia furnacalis guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

Analysis of the virulence, infection process, and extracellular enzyme activities of Aspergillus nomius against the Asian corn borer, Ostrinia furnacalis guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

ABSTRACTThe control of Ostrinia furnacalis, a major pest of maize in Xinjiang, is challenging owing to the occurrence of resistant individuals. Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are natural insect regulators used as substitutes for synthetic chemical insecticides. The fungus Aspergillus nomius is highly...

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Main Authors: Xiaowu Wang, Xinhua Ding, Zihan Yuan, Zunzun Jia, Kaiyun Fu, Faqiang Zhan, Wenchao Guo, Liuyan Zhou, Haiqiang Li, Jinping Dai, Zhifang Wang, Yuqing Xie, Xinping Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Virulence
Subjects:
Aspergillus nomius
ostrinia furnacalis
lethal efficacy
infection processes
cuticle
extracellular enzymes activity
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21505594.2023.2265108

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