Global food security is threatened by insect pests of economically important crops. Chemical
pesticides have been used frequently for the last few decades to manage insect pests …

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) distribute in different fungal phyla with variable host ranges
and play essential role in regulating insect populations by infecting hosts via cuticle …

The global diversity of fungi has been estimated between 2 to 11 million species, of which
only about 155 000 have been named. Most fungi are invisible to the unaided eye, but they …

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are microorganisms that cause fatal diseases of arthropods.
The infection process involves several stages that consist of direct contact of the fungus with …

Fungi are a highly diverse group of heterotrophic eukaryotes characterized by the absence
of phagotrophy and the presence of a chitinous cell wall. While unicellular fungi are far from …

The ending of dual nomenclatural systems for pleomorphic fungi in 2011 requires the
reconciliation of competing names, ideally linked through culture based or molecular …

Global food security is a critical challenge to fulfill the demands of an exponentially growing
population. To date, growers rely on chemicals; the broad-spectrum application of synthetic …

The agricultural industry could undergo significant changes due to the revolutionary
potential of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology has a broad range of possible applications …

Background 'The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda', represents a significant threat to
maize production, a major staple crop in Asian countries. Methods In pursuit of more …

Insects are one of the most successful animals in nature, and entomopathogenic fungi play a
significant role in the natural epizootic control of insect populations in many ecosystems. The …