Integration of entomopathogenic fungi into IPM programs: studies involving weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) affecting horticultural crops
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Article Title | Integration of entomopathogenic fungi into IPM programs: studies involving weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) affecting horticultural crops |
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ERA Journal ID | 200638 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Khun, Kim Khuy (Author), Wilson, Bree A. L (Author), Stevens, Mark M. (Author), Huwer, Ruth K. (Author) and Ash, Gavin J. (Author) |
Journal Title | Insects |
Journal Citation | 11 (10) |
Article Number | 659 |
Number of Pages | 36 |
Year | 2020 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 2075-4450 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11100659 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/10/659 |
Abstract | Weevils are significant pests of horticultural crops and are largely managed with insecticides. In response to concerns about negative impacts of synthetic insecticides on humans and the environment, entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) have been developed as an alternative method of control, and as such appear to be “ready-made” components of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. As the success of pest control requires a thorough knowledge of the biology of the pests, this review summarises our current knowledge of weevil biology on nut trees, fruit crops, plant storage roots, and palm trees. In addition, three groups of life cycles are defined based on weevil developmental habitats, and together with information from studies of EPF activity on these groups, we discuss the tactics for integrating EPF into IPM programs. Finally, we highlight the gaps in the research required to optimise the performance of EPF and provide recommendations for the improvement of EPF efficacy for the management of key weevils of horticultural crops. |
Keywords | attract-and-kill; Bacillus thuringiensis; Beauveria; endophyte; entomopathogenic nematode; Metarhizium; repellent volatile; sterile male; transmission; weevil |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300210. Sustainable agricultural development |
300804. Horticultural crop protection (incl. pests, diseases and weeds) | |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Crop Health |
Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5y87/integration-of-entomopathogenic-fungi-into-ipm-programs-studies-involving-weevils-coleoptera-curculionoidea-affecting-horticultural-crops
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