The Entomopathogenic Nematodes <em>H. bacteriophora</em> and <em>S. carpocapsae</em> Inhibit the Activation of proPO System of the Nipa Palm Hispid <em>Octodonta nipae</em> (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Entomopathogenic nematodes are biocontrol agents of invasive insect pests in soil and cryptic habitats. Nipa palm hispid, <i>Octodonta nipae</i>, is a pest of palm trees in Sothern China. To address its increasing damage, environmentally friendly control methods are required. This study...

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Main Authors: Nafiu Bala Sanda, Bofeng Hou, Youming Hou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/7/1019