Endophytic colonization of tomato plants by Beauveria bassiana Vuillemin (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) and leaf damage in Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae

Endophytic colonization of tomato plants by Beauveria bassiana Vuillemin (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) and leaf damage in Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae

Abstract Background The endophytic capacity of Beauveria bassiana Vuillemin isolates in 2 tomato varieties and their effects on damage and survival of the tomato fruit worm Helicoverpa armigera Hubner larvae were studied. The bioassays consisted of sowing seeds of 2 tomato cultivars soaked for 24 h...

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Main Authors: Joelle Toffa, Yeyinou Laura Estelle Loko, Ouorou Kobi Douro Kpindou, Karim Zanzana, Josky Adikpeto, Yasmine Gbenontin, Augustin Koudamiloro, Appolinaire Adandonon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-05-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control
Subjects:
Endophytes
Entomopathogenic fungi
Beauveria bassiana
Tomato
Helicoverpa armigera
Pest management
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-021-00431-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-021-00431-4

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