Entomopathogenic Fungi as potential biocontrol agents of insect pests


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Authors

  • R R Rachana
  • V Richa
  • R Akoijam
  • G T Jayasimha

Abstract

The application of entomopathogenic fungi in biological control is increasing tremendously because of greater environmental awareness, food safety concerns and the failure of conventional chemicals due to an increasing number of insecticide resistant species. In determining whether the use of entomopathogenic fungi was successful in pest management, it is necessary to consider each case individually and direct comparisons with chemical insecticides are usually inappropriate.

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Author Biographies

  • R R Rachana

    Department of Insect Systematics, National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 024

  • V Richa

    Department of Insect Ecology, National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 024

  • R Akoijam

    Division of Crop Protection, ICAR (RC) for NEH Region,
    Umiam-793103, Meghalaya

  • G T Jayasimha

    Department of Entomology, Agriculture College and Research Institute, Madurai

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Submitted

2018-11-02

Published

2018-11-02

Issue

Vol. 66 No. 9 (2016)

Section

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How to Cite

Rachana, R. R., Richa, V., Akoijam, R., & Jayasimha, G. T. (2018). Entomopathogenic Fungi as potential biocontrol agents of insect pests. Indian Farming, 66(9). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/84644