Natural occurrence of Beauveria caledonica, pathogenicity to Cosmopolites sordidus and antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7063
Abstract: BACKGROUND Entomopathogenic fungi can provide a set of ecological services such as suppressing arthropod pests and plant pathogens. In this study, novel indigenous Beauveria caledonica (Bc) strains were isolated from naturally infected banana weevils (Cosmopolites… read more here.
Keywords: antifungal activity; cosmopolites sordidus; fusarium oxysporum; activity ... See more keywords
Analysis of Genetic Diversity of Banana Weevils (Cosmopolites sordidus) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Using Transcriptome-Derived Simple Sequence Repeat Markers
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toab213
Abstract: Abstract The banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is an economically important insect pest of bananas. It causes up to 100% yield losses and substantial lifespan reduction in bananas. Advances in genomics, proteomics, and… read more here.
Keywords: banana; cosmopolites sordidus; genetic diversity; transcriptome derived ... See more keywords
Volatile Organic Compounds from Entomopathogenic and Nematophagous Fungi, Repel Banana Black Weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus)
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DOI: 10.3390/insects11080509
Abstract: Simple Summary Banana cultivation is crucial in all the tropical countries of the world. Banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus) is a coleoptera whose larvae feed on the corm of the plant making tunnels on the inside.… read more here.
Keywords: cosmopolites sordidus; weevil; banana; weevil cosmopolites ... See more keywords