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Energy reserves in Brevicoryne brassicae (Lin.) (Homoptera: Aphididae) instars and their effect on predation and longevity of three coccinellid species under laboratory conditions
Abstract Background Contents of carbohydrates, protein, and lipids in tissues of insect prey constitute the required energy reserve utilized by …
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Pathogenicity of indigenous Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) against Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann (Diptera: Tephritidae) under laboratory conditions
Abstract Background The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is the major insect pest of fruit production worldwide. …
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Statistical optimization of xylanase production, using different agricultural wastes by Aspergillus oryzae MN894021, as a biological control of faba bean root diseases
Abstract Background Xylanase enzyme plays an important role in nature as being a part of protecting the environment from pollution. …
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Comparative molecular genetic diversity between Trichoderma spp. from Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Abstract Background The phylogeny and phylogenetic relationships of Trichoderma species were investigated by many methods including maximum parsimony and distance …
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Impact of emamectin benzoate on nucleopolyhedrosis virus infectivity of Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Abstract Background Attempts based on increasing the efficacy of Baculovirus and/or reducing the application concentration of synthetic insecticides through integrated …
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Effect of Bacillus and Trichoderma species in the management of the bacterial wilt of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) in the field
Abstract Background Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is one of the most devastating diseases in tomato cultivation. This study …
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Fusarium wilt biocontrol and tomato growth stimulation, using endophytic bacteria naturally associated with Solanum sodomaeum and S. bonariense plants
Abstract Background Fusarium wilt biocontrol using endophytic microorganisms may represent a potentially attractive and environmentally safe alternative since endophytes could …
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Potential of two insectivorous avian species and two insect predators for spreading Spodoptera littoralis nucleopolyhedrovirus (SlNPV) in Egyptian ecosystem
Abstract The polyhedral inclusion bodies (PIBs) of Spodoptera littoralis nucleopolyhedrosis virus (SlNPV) were extracted from droppings of both the house …
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Pathogenicity of nuclear polyhedrosis virus to Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and its control on stored beeswax foundations
Abstract A nuclear polyhedrosis virus (GmMNPV) was isolated from the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae from …
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Evaluating the impact of jatropha oil extract against the Varroa mite, Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae), infesting honeybee colonies (Apis mellifera L.)
Abstract The Varroa mite, Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae), is a severe external parasitic mite of honeybees …
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Isolation, molecular characterization of indigenous Beauveria bassiana isolate, using ITS-5.8 s rDNA region and its efficacy against the greatest wax moth, Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) as a model insect
Abstract The entomopathogenic fungi (EPF), as a biological control agent, can provide an alternative option for high-risk insecticides. Beauveria bassiana …
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Effect of cold storage temperature on quality of the parasitoid, Trichogrammatoidea bactrae Nagaraja (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae)
Abstract This study was designed to find out the optimum cold storage temperature (4, 7, and 10 °C) and storage …
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Biofumigation potential of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) to manage Rhizoctonia solani
Abstract In Egypt, Rhizoctonia solani is an economically important fungal pathogen on many crops such as common bean causing serious …
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Potential of phytopathogenic fungal isolates as a biocontrol agent against some weeds
Abstract Bioherbicides afford satisfactory approach to overcome weed problem. Selection of new bioherbicides from phytopathogenic microbiota is essential for modern …
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Botanical extracts against the potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller 1873) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), during storage conditions
Abstract The potato tuber moth (PTM), Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller 1873) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is a destructive pest of stored potatoes and …
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Molecular identification of a Heterorhabditis entomopathogenic nematode isolated from the northernmost region of South Africa
Abstract Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are among the frequently used and commercialized bio-pesticides. However, they are restricted in their infectivity, persistence, …
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Evaluation of two viral isolates as a potential biocontrol agent against the Egyptian cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Abstract Two different Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpliNPV) isolates were obtained from natural infected S. littoralis larvae in …
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Biological control agents in the integrated nematode management of pepper in Egypt
Abstract Pepper is an important vegetable crop in Egypt and worldwide. Yet, it is usually attacked and damaged by numerous …
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Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) and Agrotis ipsilon (H.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Abstract The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the EPNs against the larvae of Egyptian cotton leaf worm Spodoptera …
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Lethal and sub-lethal effects of bio-and chemical insecticides on the tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
Abstract The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) ( Lepidoptera : Gelechiidae ), is a destructive pest affecting the tomato …