Fungal entomopathogens have been proposed as environmentally friendly alternatives to
chemical control. Unfortunately, their effectiveness continues to be limited by their …

An increasing number of recent studies demonstrate that entomopathogenic fungi, often
solely considered as insect pathogens, play additional roles in nature, including …

Among the non-chemical insect control methods, biological control is one of the most
effective human and environmentally friendly alternatives. One of the main biological control …

The incorporation of entomopathogenic fungi as biocontrol agents into Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) programs without doubt, has been highly effective. The ability of these …

Definition Entomopathogenic fungi are a special group of soil-dwelling microorganisms that
infects and kills insects and other arthropods through cuticle penetration. They are currently …

It is now evident that entomopathogenic fungi are able to colonize plant tissues as
symptomless endophytes. Although most data so far published in this regard refer to …

Endophytes associate with the majority of plant species found in natural and managed
ecosystems. They are regarded as extremely important plant partners that provide improved …

In the last decade there has been increased focus on the potential of endophytic Beauveria
bassiana for the biocontrol of insect herbivores. Generally, detection of endophytes is …

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) can be established as endophytes in the host plants to offer
a long-term preventive measure for pests and diseases. This practice serves as a better …

Cultivation of crops requires nutrient supplements which are costly and impact the
environment. Furthermore, global demands for increased crop production call for …