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Direct and Endophytic Effects of Fungal Entomopathogens for Sustainable Aphid Control: A Review

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  • Frederic Francis

    (Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Gembloux Agro-bio Tech, University of Liege, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium)

  • Junior Corneille Fingu-Mabola

    (Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Gembloux Agro-bio Tech, University of Liege, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium)

  • Ibtissem Ben Fekih

    (Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Gembloux Agro-bio Tech, University of Liege, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium)

Abstract

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are cosmopolitan species of great interest in pest management due to their ability to cause epizooty in soil-dwelling and aboveground insects. Besides their direct effect against a wide host range of serious agricultural insect pests, such as aphids, a major emphasis has been placed on investigating the impact of EPF with endophytic traits (EIPF) on aboveground tripartite interactions between host plants, herbivores and beneficial insects. However, despite their valuable role in biocontrol processes, there is still more to explore about their diverse potential as ecofriendly biological control agents. Herein, we provide an overview of the meaningful role and faced challenges following the use of EPF and EIPF to control aphids.

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  • Frederic Francis & Junior Corneille Fingu-Mabola & Ibtissem Ben Fekih, 2022. "Direct and Endophytic Effects of Fungal Entomopathogens for Sustainable Aphid Control: A Review," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 12(12), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:12:y:2022:i:12:p:2081-:d:993297
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    1. Duy Nam Trinh & Thi Kim Lien Ha & Dewen Qiu, 2020. "Biocontrol Potential of Some Entomopathogenic Fungal Strains Against Bean Aphid Megoura japonica (Matsumura)," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(4), pages 1-10, April.
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