Encapsulated Entomopathogenic Nematodes Can Protect Maize Plants from <i>Diabrotica balteata</i> Larvae

Encapsulated Entomopathogenic Nematodes Can Protect Maize Plants from <i>Diabrotica balteata</i> Larvae

To face the environmental problems caused by chemical pesticides, more ecologically friendly alternative pest control strategies are needed. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) have great potential to control soil-dwelling insects that cause critical damage to the roots of cultivated plants. EPN are no...

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Main Authors: Geoffrey Jaffuel, Ilham Sbaiti, Ted C. J. Turlings
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-12-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
entomopathogenic nematodes
encapsulation
<i>diabrotica balteata</i> leconte
maize
plant protection
biocontrol
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/1/27

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