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 …

Entomopathogenic fungi based microbial insecticides and their physiological and biochemical effects on Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)

P Vivekanandhan, K Swathy, A Lucy… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
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 …

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 …

Biocontrol efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana conidia against agricultural insect pests

K Swathy, MK Parmar… - Environmental Quality …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Insect pests are serious threats to agriculture, forestry, and human health because they
damage crops and trees and spread diseases. Chemical insecticides control insect pests …

Biocontrol efficacy of cajeput oil against Anopheles stephensi L. mosquito and its effect on non-target species

P Vivekanandhan, TA Alahmadi, MJ Ansari… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Chemical insecticides are effective at controlling mosquito populations, but their excessive
use can pollute the environment and harm non-target organisms. Mosquitoes can also …

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 …

Influence of symbiotic bacteria on the susceptibility of Plagiodera versicolora to Beauveria bassiana infection

M Liu, J Ding, M Lu - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The symbiotic bacterial microbiota of insects has been shown to play essential roles in
processes related to physiology, metabolism, and innate immunity. In this study, the …

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 …