Differential responses of Ceratitis capitata to infection by the entomopathogenic fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum.

The medfly Ceratitis capitata is one of the most damaging fruit pests with quarantine significance due to its extremely wide host range. The use of entomopathogenic fungi constitutes a promising approach with potential applications in integrated pest management. Furthermore, developing insect contro...

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Main Authors: Wafa Djobbi, Meriem Msaad Guerfali, Agnès Vallier, Kamel Charaabi, Hubert Charles, Justin Maire, Nicolas Parisot, Haytham Hamden, Salma Fadhl, Abdelaziz Heddi, Ameur Cherif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286108