Production of <i>Escovopsis weberi</i> (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) Mycelial Pellets and Their Effects on Leaf-Cutting Ant Fungal Gardens

Production of <i>Escovopsis weberi</i> (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) Mycelial Pellets and Their Effects on Leaf-Cutting Ant Fungal Gardens

The maintenance of the symbiosis between leaf-cutting ants and their mutualistic fungus <i>Leucoagaricus gongylophorus</i> Singer (Moller) is vital for the survival of both species. The specialist fungal parasite <i>Escovopsis weberi</i> Muchovej & Della Lucia is a threat...

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Main Authors: Thais Berçot Pontes Teodoro, Aline Teixeira Carolino, Raymyson Rhuryo de Sousa Queiroz, Patrícia Batista de Oliveira, Denise Dolores Oliveira Moreira, Gerson Adriano Silva, Richard Ian Samuels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
liquid culture
mycoparasite
pest control
baits
formicidae
biological control
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/2/330

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