Entomopathogenic microorganisms: their role in insect pest management

Abstract Background Entomopathogens are pathogenic to insect pests. Several types of naturally occurring, viz. fungus, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes, infect a range of insect pests and help manage crop growth. They offer several advantages over chemical pesticides, including being precise, safe,...

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Main Authors: Bhabesh Deka, Chittaranjan Baruah, Azariah Babu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-09-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-021-00466-7