Virulence of Purpureocillium lilacinum strain ZJPL08 and efficacy of a wettable powder formulation against the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri)

The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, is one of the most destructive pests of citrus and the primary vector of Candidatus Liberibacter spp., which cause citrus Huanglongbing (HLB). Microbial insecticides based on entomopathogenic fungi are safer alternatives to chemical pesticides. Th...

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Main Authors: Danchao Du, Lianming Lu, Xiurong Hu, Zhanxu Pu, Zhendong Huang, Guoqing Chen, Shunmin Liu, Jia Lyu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13102818.2020.1823881