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Erschienen in: BioControl 6/2016

12.08.2016

Entomopathogenic fungi as control agents of Thaumatotibia leucotreta in citrus orchards: field efficacy and persistence

verfasst von: C. A. Coombes, M. P. Hill, S. D. Moore, J. F. Dames

Erschienen in: BioControl | Ausgabe 6/2016

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Abstract

Entomopathogenic fungal isolates Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) strain G Ar 17 B3 and Metarhizium anisopliae (Metchnikoff) Sorokin (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) strain FCM Ar 23 B3 have been identified as effective control agents of the important citrus pest Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) wandering fifth instars under laboratory conditions. This study is the first report on the ability of these isolates to persist and reduce T. leucotreta infestation in commercial citrus orchards in South Africa. A reduction in pest infestation of between 28 and 82 % upon trial completion was reported. Both isolates were recovered from soil samples collected five months post-application with high host density and moderate to high soil moisture favouring recovery. Low soil moisture negatively influenced the persistence of both isolates and the control efficiency of B. bassiana. These results provide evidence and support for the future use of these isolates against T. leucotreta thus warranting further investigation.

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Metadaten
Titel
Entomopathogenic fungi as control agents of Thaumatotibia leucotreta in citrus orchards: field efficacy and persistence
verfasst von
C. A. Coombes
M. P. Hill
S. D. Moore
J. F. Dames
Publikationsdatum
12.08.2016
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
BioControl / Ausgabe 6/2016
Print ISSN: 1386-6141
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-8248
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-016-9756-x

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