scholarly journals Implications of a phylogeographic approach for the selection of Ceutorhynchus assimilis as a potential biological control agent for Lepidium draba

2018 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Vincent Lesieur ◽  
Jean-François Martin ◽  
Hariet L. Hinz ◽  
Boris Fumanal ◽  
Rouhollah Sobhian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Ceutorhynchus Assimilis ◽  
Lepidium Draba ◽  
Selection Of

Notes on parasites of Pentatomidae and Scutelleridae (Hemiptera-Heteroptera) in Middle East countries, with observations on biological control

1962 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. S. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Host Selection ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Sunn Pest ◽  
Eurygaster Integriceps ◽  
Middle East Countries ◽  
Central Turkey ◽  
Selection Of

A number of observations were made on parasites of certain Pentatomoids (sunn pest) attacking wheat in Middle East countries, during the course of other work on these pests. The principal host species studied were Eurygaster integriceps Put., E. maura (L.) and Aelia rostrata Boh. The data concern both Dipterous (Tachinid) endoparasites of the adult bugs, and also Hymenopterous (Scelionid) egg-parasites; the observations were made principally in central Turkey, and in the Varamine district of Iran. A few observations on predators were made also.The data concerning Tachinids consist of host records for six species of parasites. In no case observed by the author did these parasites appear to be of great importance in reducing the numbers of sunn pest; the same is true of the few instances of predators recorded.Observations were made on six species of Scelionid egg-parasites (five species of Asolcus and one of Hadronotus), five of which were bred from eggs of four species of Pentatomoid hosts collected in the field. The species concerning which the most comprehensive data were obtained were Asolcus rufiventris (Mayr), A. semistriatus (Nees) and A. vassilievi (Mayr). Egg-parasites are well known to be more efficacious in reducing sunn-pest populations, and A. semistriatus has been extensively used in Iran as a biological control agent. The data obtained enabled some ideas which are of importance for the use of egg-parasites in biological control to be formed and discussed. These concern principally (a) the susceptibilities of different hosts to parasitisation; (b) host selection by parasites; (c) the selection of a species of parasite most suitable for biological control in a particular area.

scholarly journals Seleksi Komposisi Medium Pertumbuhan dan Bahan Pembawa untuk Formulasi Cendawan Agens Hayati Fusarium oxysporum Non-Patogenik P21a

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-52
Author(s):  
Fany Juliarti Panjaitan ◽  
Suryo Wiyono ◽  
Rahayu Widyastuti
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Fusarium Oxysporum ◽  
Growth Medium ◽  
Storage Temperature ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Mycelium Growth ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Selection Of

Selection of Compositions of Growth Medium and Carriers for Formulation of Biological Agents of Non-Pathogenic Fusarium oxysporum P21aThe potency of non-pathogenic Fusarium oxysporum P21a (NPFo P21a) as a biological control agent has prospect to be developed commercially. The growth medium and carrier are the critical factor to formulate biological control. This study aimed to obtain the best solid medium dan lighting type for mycelium growth and sporulation as well as to determine the carrier and storage temperature which is suitable for NPFo P21a toward the survival of propagule and germination of shallot. The results showed that M2 medium treatment (rice grain:rice bran; 20:1 w/w) was the best medium for mycelium growth. The M3 medium treatment (20:2 w/w) was the best medium for sporulation of NPFo P21a. The near-UV lighting treatment was able to stimulate the macroconidium production of NPFo P21a. Talc-based formulation and the storage at 20 °C showed the best shelf-life for NPFo P21a with density of viable propagule and shallot germination better.

Evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi by larval and adult immersion method v1

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lissette Torres-Torres ◽  
Carlos Espinel-Correal ◽  
Adriana Santos-Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Pest Management ◽  
Entomopathogenic Fungi ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Immersion Method ◽  
Selection Of

The search for commercially viable entomopathogenic fungi for use in integrated pest management programs involves several steps. Fungal species must first be obtained from diseased insects or the environment and identified. Then, they must be evaluated under laboratory conditions to identify the most promising candidates. Because of that, bioassays must be repeatable and reliable to determine accurate pathogenicity or virulence. Variability in results may be caused by the variation in the components of an assay. However, the availability of a standardized bioassay is limited. Few reports detail the methods used to develop bioassays for a specific purpose and, without these details, it is difficult to develop bioassay methodologies suitable to evaluate the fungus-host relationship. We described a protocol based on the immersion method to evaluate entomopathogenic fungi (larval and adult stages), that can be reproduced to reduce variability. This protocol can be used in several stages of biopesticide development: selection of the biological control agent, characterization of the microorganism, formulation compatibility, and in vitro evaluation of efficacy.

Oviposition patterns and the supplementary role of a seed-feeding weevil, Rhyssomatus marginatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in the biological control of a perennial leguminous weed, Sesbania punicea

1992 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.H. Hoffmann ◽  
V.C. Moran
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Food Source ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Reproductive Potential ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Larval Food ◽  
Intraspecific Interactions ◽  
Host Plant Location ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractA seed-feeding curculionid, Rhyssomatus marginatus Fåhraeus, was introduced into South Africa for biological control of a perennial leguminous weed, Sesbania punicea, from South America. R. marginatus has become established even though its larval food source, seeds in ripening pods, is severely depleted by another biological control agent, an apionid, Trichapion lativentre (Beguin Billecocq), which destroys nearly all the flower-buds produced by the plants and reduces seed-set by 98% on average. In spite of this indirect competition, R. marginatus destroys up to 88% of the remaining seeds that develop on S. punicea, regardless of host plant location. Detrimental intraspecific interactions between larvae of R. marginatus are minimized, and the utilization of a depleted food source is optimized, through meticulous selection of oviposition sites by the female weevils. Although numerically inferior, R. marginatus is an important supplementary agent to T. lativentre and together the two species of weevils have almost arrested the reproductive potential of S. punicea.

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