Biology, classification, and entomopathogen-based management and their mode of action on Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Asia

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, P Sarayut… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Tuta absoluta, known as the South American tomato leaf miner, significantly impacts tomato
plants (Solanum lycopersicum) economically on a global scale. This pest, belonging to the …

A review of entomopathogenic fungi as a potential tool for mosquito vector control: a cost‐effective and environmentally friendly approach

V Perumal, S Kannan, S Pittarate… - Entomological …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Mosquitoes around the world spread diseases like malaria, dengue, zika, lymphatic filariasis
and arboviruses, which are dangerous to human health and the economy. Eventually …

Biocontrol effects of chemical molecules derived from Beauveria bassiana against larvae of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, TA Alahmadi… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
In this study, we conducted tests on the isolation, identification, characterization, and
extraction of chemical molecules from Beauveria bassiana against Tuta absoluta larvae. The …

Study on the virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae against Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797)

V Perumal, S Kannan, L Alford… - Journal of Basic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This study examined the impact of Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae)
conidia on the eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults of Spodoptera frugiperda. The results …

Pathogenicity of Metarhizium rileyi (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) against Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

P Vivekanandhan, TA Alahmadi… - Journal of Basic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Tenebrio molitor L., also known as the mealworm, is a polyphagous insect pest that infests
various stored grains worldwide. Both the adult and larval stages can cause significant …

Classification, biology and entomopathogenic fungi-based management and their mode of action against Drosophila species (Diptera: Drosophilidae): a review

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, P Sarayut… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the classification, biology, and
management of Drosophila species (Diptera: Drosophilidae) with a focus on …

Toxicity, biochemical and molecular docking studies of Acacia nilotica L., essential oils against insect pests

P Vivekanandhan, SA Alharbi, MJ Ansari - Toxicon, 2024 - Elsevier
Botanical essential oils are natural insecticides derived from plants, offering eco-friendly
alternatives to synthetic chemicals for pest control. In this study, the essential oils were …

[HTML][HTML] Two-Sex Life Table Analysis for Optimizing Beauveria bassiana Application against Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

J Zafar, RF Shoukat, Z Zhu, D Fu, X Xu, F ** - Journal of Fungi, 2024 - mdpi.com
Spodoptera exigua (Hübner)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a highly dispersive, polyphagous
insect pest that severely defoliates crops. Excessive reliance on synthetic insecticides leads …

Pathogenicity, infection process, physiological and biochemical effects of Metarhizium rileyi against Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) …

X Yang, Y Zhang, J Zhou, H Dong, X Bai, W Liu… - Egyptian Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Background Metarhizium rileyi is an important entomopathogenic fungus which has a wide
range of host pests. In this work, the virulence of M. rileyi EFNL-08 against 3rd instar larvae …

Biological control effect of Trichoderma harzianum (Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae) against phytopathogens

K Swathy, V Nisha… - Environmental Quality …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Chemical pesticides are synthetic substances created to manage plant pests. Frequent
chemical usage causes extensive damage to crops and contributes to pest resistance …