Low Efficacy of <i>Isaria fumosorosea</i> against Box Tree Moth <i>Cydalima perspectalis</i>: Are Host Plant Phytochemicals Involved in Herbivore Defence against Fungal Pathogens?

Low Efficacy of <i>Isaria fumosorosea</i> against Box Tree Moth <i>Cydalima perspectalis</i>: Are Host Plant Phytochemicals Involved in Herbivore Defence against Fungal Pathogens?

<i>Buxus</i> sp. is an important native and ornamental tree in Europe threatened by a serious invasive pest <i>Cydalima perspectalis</i>. The larvae of this moth are able to defoliate box trees and cause their death. The development of novel biopesticides targeting this pest...

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Main Authors: Rostislav Zemek, Jana Konopická, Zain Ul Abdin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
<i>Buxus</i>
entomopathogenic fungi
invasive pests
virulence
alkaloids
antimicrobial activity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/6/4/342

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