Perspectives of Beauveria bassiana, an entomopathogenic fungus for the control of insect-pests in tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze]: opportunities and challenges

Bhattacharyya, Pranaba Nanda; Sarmah, Satya Ranjan; Roy, Somnath; Sarma, Bornali; Nath, Biswajit; Bhattacharyya, Liza Handique

doi:10.1007/s42690-022-00932-1

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“…Other application methods, such as leaf or trunk spraying, may be easier to use. Still, spraying methods sometimes may not demonstrate the same efficiency and residence time in plant tissues, due to various biotic factors, including spore load (CFU mL −1 ) and concentration, dispersal and spore persistence, shelf-life, and virulence [63,64]. Nevertheless, there are cases of crops in which there was no beneficial effect noted from the endophyte application on them with trunk penetration techniques, such as in avocado Persea americana (Laurales: Lauraceae) [58][59][60]; some methods may be species-specific [61].…”

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Evaluation of Various Inoculation Methods on the Effect of Beauveria bassiana on the Plant Growth of Kiwi and on Halyomorpha halys Infestation: A Two-Year Field Study

Papantzikos,

Mantzoukas,

Eliopoulos

et al. 2024

Biology

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In this study, the bioinsecticidal action of a commercial formulation with Beauveria bassiana was evaluated on the new sucking pest in Greece: Halyomorpha halys, of the kiwifruit. Additionally, the biostimulant potential of the same formulation was studied on kiwi growth. The application was performed in three different ways in a commercial field of kiwi crop A. deliciosa “Hayward” field in Arta, Greece: (i) trunk spray, (ii) root injection, and (iii) trunk inoculation. During the 2 years seasons of the experiment, weekly measurements of the H. halys population were determined. The insect is sucking plants nutrients; therefore, the total chlorophyll content in the leaves of the treatments was recorded weekly. In addition, the percentage of infested kiwifruits was estimated at the end of the experiment. Moreover, to study the biostimulant potential of the formulation, growth measurements on stems and leaves were performed during the experiment. Finally, at the kiwi harvest point, the fruit biomass, dimensions, and weight were obtained, and the leaves’ proline content was evaluated. The results encourage us to further study this EPF formulation as the bioinsecticidal effect was noted by the reduction in H. halys population, and biostimulant action was perceived by the higher plant biomass.

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Evaluation of Various Inoculation Methods on the Effect of Beauveria bassiana on the Plant Growth of Kiwi and on Halyomorpha halys Infestation: A Two-Year Field Study

Papantzikos,

Mantzoukas,

Eliopoulos

et al. 2024

Biology

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“…15 Beauveria bassiana (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) is one of the most widely studied species of EPF. 16,17 Beauveria bassiana directly infect insects causing their death or disease but also acts as an endophytic fungus, which inhibits the occurrence of plant fungal diseases and pests. 18 For example, some studies have demonstrated the endophytic ability of Beauveria bassiana to control herbivorous pests on colonized plants such as corn, 19 melon, 20 and tomato, 21 by reducing insect populations, fecundity and survival, weight, and by interfering with host-plant selecting.…”

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“…Beauveria bassiana (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) is one of the most widely studied species of EPF 16,17 . Beauveria bassiana directly infect insects causing their death or disease but also acts as an endophytic fungus, which inhibits the occurrence of plant fungal diseases and pests 18 .…”

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Biological and physiological effects in Bemisia tabaci feeding on tomatoes endophytically colonized by Beauveria bassiana

Wang,

Yuan,

et al. 2024

Pest Management Science

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BACKGROUNDEntomopathogenic fungi (EPF) treatment of plants may affect the survival and feeding preferences of herbivorous pests. However, comprehensive studies on the fitness across their entire life cycle, feeding behavior, and physiological changes in herbivores consuming EPF‐treated plants within the tripartite interactions of EPF, plants, and pests are still limited. In this study, we utilized life tables, electrical penetration graph (EPG), and metabolomics to uncover the biological and physiological characteristics of Bemisia tabaci on tomato plants inoculated with Beauveria bassiana through root irrigation.RESULTSOur study indicated that B. bassiana Bb252 can penetrate the entire tissue from the point of inoculation, primarily colonizing the intercellular spaces and vascular tissue. However, this colonization is temporary, lasting no more than 35 days. Moreover, the population fitness and feeding behavior of B. tabaci on tomato plants treated with B. bassiana via root irrigation were significantly affected, showing a substantial 41.4% decrease in net reproductive rate (R0), a notable reduction in watery salivation, and shortened phloem ingestion. Lastly, we observed a significant decrease in hormones and amino acids of whiteflies that fed on B. bassiana‐treated tomato plants by root irrigation.CONCLUSIONSOur results indicated that the endophyte, B. bassiana Bb252, reduced demographic fitness of B. tabaci by altering its hormones and amino acids levels. These findings enhance our understanding of multitrophic interactions in integrated pest management.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Entomopathogen-based biological control of looper pests (old looper, Biston (= Buzura) suppressaria and emerging looper, Hyposidra Talaca): an in vitro sustainable approach for tea pest management

Bhattacharyya,

Sarma,

Sarmah

et al. 2024

Int J Trop Insect Sci

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Perspectives of Beauveria bassiana, an entomopathogenic fungus for the control of insect-pests in tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze]: opportunities and challenges

Cited by 12 publications

References 106 publications

Evaluation of Various Inoculation Methods on the Effect of Beauveria bassiana on the Plant Growth of Kiwi and on Halyomorpha halys Infestation: A Two-Year Field Study

Evaluation of Various Inoculation Methods on the Effect of Beauveria bassiana on the Plant Growth of Kiwi and on Halyomorpha halys Infestation: A Two-Year Field Study

Biological and physiological effects in Bemisia tabaci feeding on tomatoes endophytically colonized by Beauveria bassiana

Entomopathogen-based biological control of looper pests (old looper, Biston (= Buzura) suppressaria and emerging looper, Hyposidra Talaca): an in vitro sustainable approach for tea pest management

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