One stone for two birds: Endophytic fungi promote maize seedlings growth and negatively impact the life history parameters of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

One stone for two birds: Endophytic fungi promote maize seedlings growth and negatively impact the life history parameters of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

The fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda, is a voracious pest of cereals native to the Americas and which invaded Africa in 2016. Chemical control is the main management option, which however remains ineffective and unsustainable. Fungal endophytes are increasingly used as alternative for the m...

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Main Authors: Sharon W. Kinyungu, Ayaovi Agbessenou, Sevgan Subramanian, Fathiya M. Khamis, Komivi S. Akutse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
fungal endophytes
plant growth
life-history parameters
fall armyworm
biological control
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1253305/full

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