Biocontrol of <i>Xyleborus affinis</i> (Curculionidae: Scolitinae) Females and Progeny by <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) in a Sawdust Artificial Diet Model

Biocontrol of <i>Xyleborus affinis</i> (Curculionidae: Scolitinae) Females and Progeny by <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) in a Sawdust Artificial Diet Model

The ambrosia beetle <i>Xyleborus affinis</i>, recently reported affecting avocado trees in Mexico, represents one of the most widespread insects worldwide. Previous reports have shown that <i>Xyleborus</i> genera members are susceptible to <i>Beauveria bassiana</i>...

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Main Authors: Jesús E. Castrejón-Antonio, Patricia Tamez-Guerra, Nohemi García-Ortiz, Facundo Muñiz-Paredes, Juan Carlos Sánchez-Rangel, Roberto Montesinos-Matías
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
ambrosia beetles
entomopathogenic fungus
laid eggs
sawdust diet
conidial attachment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/5/477

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