Chitosan is a cationic polymer obtained by deacetylation of chitin, found abundantly in
crustacean, insect, arthropod exoskeletons, and molluscs. The process of obtaining chitin by …

Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) are polyphagous invasive hemipteran insects that cause serious
losses of important crops by directly feeding on phloem sap and transmitting pathogenic …

Background Aedes albopictus is an increasingly serious threat in public health due to it is
vector of multiple arboviruses that cause devastating human diseases, as well as its …

Abstract Cordyceps javanica (Frieder. & Bally)(Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) is an
important entomopathogenic fungus that is used as a mycoinsecticide to control pests such …

Chitinase-producing fungi have now engrossed attention as one of the potential agents for
the control of insect pests. Entomopathogenic fungi are used in different regions of the world …

Simple Summary Despite being a pest of global importance, effective management of
whiteflies by the implication of environmentally friendly approaches is still a far-reaching …

With the increasing global population, saving crops from diseases caused by different kinds
of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and nematodes is essential. Potato is affected by various …

Abstract Chitinases (EC 3.2. 1.14) are the glycoside hydrolases (GH) that catalyse the
cleavage of β-(1, 4) glycosidic linkages of chitin, which is a key element of fungal cell wall …

Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), commonly known as whitefly or sweet potato whitefly, causes
feeding-related injuries to plants, and transmits more than 200 different plant viruses …

Insects can recognize volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are crucial for plant-insect
interaction and agricultural pest control. B. tabaci is a global pest in agriculture, and it has …