ENTOMOPATHOGENIC EFFECT OF SOME Beauveria ISOLATES ON THE TOMATO LEAF MINER Tuta absoluta (MEYRICK) (LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE) LARVAE UNDER LABORATORY CONDITIONS
Abstract:The present study aimed at examining the efficacy of two local Beauveria strains, used separately or simultaneously with a native predatory bug species and their interactions against the larvae of Tuta absoluta on tomato plants under laboratory conditions. The fungal treatments were done with concentrations of 1 × 105, 1 x 107 and 1 x 109 conidia ml-1.. Seven days after treatment application, both Beauveria isolates induced a Tuta absoluta mortality above 80%, the best results being registered in case of combi… Show more
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