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Scaling use of the rust fungus Puccinia punctiformis for biological control of Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop.): First report on a U.S. Statewide effort Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Dan W. Bean, Kristi Gladem, Karen Rosen, Alexander Blake, Robert E. Clark, Caitlin Henderson, John Kaltenbach, Joel Price, Emily L. Smallwood, Dana K. Berner, Stephen L. Young, Robert N. Schaeffer
Canada thistle ( (L.) Scop., CT) is one of the worst weeds threatening temperate regions of the world. A host-specific rust fungus, (F. Strauss) Rohl., is known to cause systemic disease of CT, ultimately killing individuals and reducing stand densities. In 2013, it was demonstrated that fall inoculation of rosettes with coarsely ground leaves bearing telia can successfully initiate epiphytotics. In
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Establishment of the wasp Tetramesa romana for biological control of Arundo donax in northern California and the role of release plot manipulation Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Ellyn V. Bitume, D. Valle Rogers, Paul D. Pratt, John A. Goolsby, Patrick J. Moran
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Retraction notice to “Biocontrol of Fusarium wilt in tomato by Trichoderma spp.” [Biol. Control 188C (2024) 105475] Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Qingchun Liu, Shouan Zhang, Jose Antonio De Cote
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Bacillus velezensis LY7 promotes pepper growth and induces resistance to Colletotrichum scovillei Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Xiaolu Zou, Junqi Ning, Xiaojun Zhao, Hong Lv, Nan Qin, Hui Yin, Lu Ren
Anthracnose of pepper ( L), caused by , is one of the three major diseases of pepper that seriously impact yield and quality. As an alternative to the use of synthetic chemical pesticides, a variety of endophytic bacteria have been reported to be potential biocontrol agents with the ability to improve disease resistance and abiotic stress tolerance in host plants. However, the mechanisms of action
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Increasing the tolerance of Trichoderma harzianum T-22 to DMI fungicides enables the combined utilization of biological and chemical control strategies against plant diseases Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Weizhen Wang, Guanxing Peng, Yanting Sun, Xiang Chen
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Fermentates of consortia of lactic acid bacteria and a cyanobacterium are effective against toxigenic fungi contaminating agricultural produces Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Emanuele La Bella, Mario Riolo, Carlos Luz, Andrea Baglieri, Ivana Puglisi, Giuseppe Meca, Santa Olga Cacciola
The objectives of this study were to (i) test the inhibitory activity of fermented consortia of the cyanobacterium (syn. ) and two selected strains of the (formerly ) against a set of toxigenic fungal plant pathogens, including , , , , , , and , (ii) assess the efficacy of consortia fermentates in preventing infections of and on maize cobs and lemon fruits, respectively, and (iii) identify and quantify
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Steps and maturity of a bioinput for biological control: A Delphi-SWARA application Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 L.P. Lorenzoni, T.B. Marchesan, J.C.M. Siluk, G. Rediske, M.R. Ricci
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Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) floral strips support natural enemies and maintain yields in organic green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) crops Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Jessa H. Thurman, Michael J. Furlong
Arthropod natural enemies can contribute to pest management by consuming crop pests, but populations of these natural enemies may be low within crops due to a lack of resources. Floral strips can provide these resources and support natural enemy communities, which in turn can suppress pest populations and thereby improve crop yields. Buckwheat ( Moench) floral strips were added to experimental plots
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Thiourea as a polyphenol oxidase inhibitor enhances host infection by the entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis beicherriana Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Xingyue Li, David Shapiro-Ilan, Eustachio Tarasco, Shuocheng Zeng, Qizhi Liu, Wuyun Yang, Jun YI, Cheng Chen, Huijuan Fu
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) are potent microbial biocontrol agents applied commercially against various economically important insect pests. The efficacy of EPN in the field may be partially reduced when compared to chemical insecticides due to its sensitivity to environmental stressors like temperature, desiccation, and UV light. Thus, researchers have developed methods to enhance the effectiveness
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Multifaceted effects of volatile organic compounds released by Fusarium oxysporum on Trichoderma biocontrol agents Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Ningxiao Li, Ki-Tae Kim, Carl Schlagnhaufer, Seogchan Kang
We investigated how volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by , a soilborne fungal species complex that infects diverse plants, affect the growth of four spp. and their secretion of antifungal molecules and gene expression to evaluate the involvement of VOC-mediated recognition of pathogens in biocontrol. Five VOCs commonly produced by all strains analyzed, including 4-ethylanisole, 1-hexanol,
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First report of the predatory potential and functional response of the red flower assassin bug Rhynocoris segmentarius (Germar), a natural enemy of Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Itohan Idemudia, Ken Okwae Fening, Lakpo Koku Agboyi, David Wilson, Victor Attuquaye Clottey, Patrick Beseh, Pascal Osa Aigbedion-Atalor
The fall armyworm (FAW), (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is currently the most devastating invasive arthropod pest of maize in sub-Saharan Africa. Following its first report in Ghana in 2016, control has been reliant mainly on synthetic chemicals. However, biocontrol has been an effective, sustainable, cheaper, and environmentally friendly option for FAW management. We tested the potential of
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Insight into the host-specificity of a native and a newly introduced parasitoid of Tuta absoluta and prospect for biological control Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Jérémy Gonthier, Judit Arnó, Jörg Romeis, Jana Collatz
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When can we expect natural habitats to enhance pest control by generalist predators? Insights from a simple, simulated agricultural landscape Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Andrew Corbett, Jay A. Rosenheim, Frances Sivakoff
Many field studies have reported that natural habitats in the agricultural landscape are associated with increased predator abundance and/or decreased crop pest load. However, recently published -analyses have found mixed results, with natural habitats being associated with increased pest loads as often as decreased loads. We investigate possible reasons for these conflicting results using a mechanistic
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Global scientific progress and shortfalls in biological control of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Kris A.G. Wyckhuys, Komivi S. Akutse, Divina M. Amalin, Salah-Eddin Araj, Gloria Barrera, Marie Joy B. Beltran, Ibtissem Ben Fekih, Paul-André Calatayud, Lizette Cicero, Marcellin C. Cokola, Yelitza C. Colmenarez, Kenza Dessauvages, Thomas Dubois, Léna Durocher-Granger, Carlos Espinel, Patrick Fallet, José L. Fernández-Triana, Frederic Francis, Juliana Gómez, Khalid Haddi, Rhett D. Harrison, Muhammad
Since 2016, the fall armyworm (FAW) has spread over extensive areas of the tropics and subtropics, imperiling food security, economic progress and the livelihoods of millions of cereal farmers. Although FAW has received long-standing scientific attention in its home range in the Americas, chemical inputs feature prominently in its mitigation and biological control uptake is globally lagging. Here,
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Evaluating the climatic suitability of Engytatus passionarius Minghetti et al. (Heteroptera, Miridae) as a biological control agent of the invasive stinking passion flower Passiflora foetida L. in Australia through ecological niche models Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Eugenia Minghetti, Pablo M. Dellapé, Mariano Maestro, Sara I. Montemayor
is a climbing vine, native to the Neotropical Region that is causing major economic and ecological damage in Australia, where it is rapidly spreading. Traditional control options, such as cutting, manual uprooting, and herbicide applications are only effective for local management. Currently, the plant bug is the most promising biological control agent Specificity tests performed in its native range
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Compatibility of entomopathogenic nematodes and essential oils: A new step for integrated pest management of the truffle beetle Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Ivan Julià, Marina Seco de Herrera, Ana Morton, Anna Garriga, Daniel Tapia, Juliana Navarro-Rocha, Fernando Garcia-del-Pino
The European truffle beetle, , is the most important pest in black truffle () plantations. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are promising biological control agents against . Essential oils (EOs) are also recently being investigated for the control of the adults of this pest. Therefore, both control methods could be combined in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs to enhance their efficacy. However
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Leveraging computational intelligence to identify and map suitable sites for scaling up augmentative biological control of cereal crop pests Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Komi Mensah Agboka, Henri E.Z. Tonnang, Elfatih M. Abdel-Rahman, John Odindi, Onisimo Mutanga, Saliou Niassy
Fall armyworm (FAW) (J. E. Smith) is a major pest affecting cereal production in Africa. Biological control (BC) technologies are being promoted as a sustainable alternative to chemical control, which can lead to health risks and environmental hazards. However, effective deployment of these technologies requires site-specific recommendations. In this study, we use a step-by-step modelling approach
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Leaf litter in fruit orchards in winter is a hot spot for invertebrate predators Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Jana Niedobová, Jana Ouředníčková, Tomáš Kudláček, Michal Skalský
Overwintering of invertebrates in Central Europe drives the population dynamics in the subsequent seasons and have the direct impact on ecosystem services and biodiversity conservation. The objective of this study was to investigate the spatial and temporal distribution of overwintering arthropods in the fallen leaves in three fruit orchards. The autumn and early spring distributions of several arthropod
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Screening criteria for microbial bioprotectants for seed coating to protect seeds and seedlings from diseases Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Jürgen Köhl, Patrick Butterbach, Ralf-Udo Ehlers, Typhanie Gaildry, Lia Groenenboom-de Haas, Steven P.C. Groot, Liesbeth van der Heijden, Ilse Houwers, Ezra de Lange, Giovanny Lopez, Anita van Nieuwenhoven, Martje Notten, Mirjam Storcken
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Bioformulation of Yamadazyma mexicana LPa14 by electrospraying process: Anthracnose control and effect on postharvest quality of avocado fruit Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Katia Nayely González-Gutiérrez, Juan Arturo Ragazzo-Sánchez, Montserrat Calderón-Santoyo
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Potential rhizospheric bacteria benefit tobacco health during the incidence of tobacco black shank disease Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Yinglong Liu, Pengfei He, Pengbo He, Shahzad Munir, Yixin Wu, Junwei Wang, Baohua Kong, Canhua Lu, Xingyu Li, Yangyang Tian, Yueqiu He
Plant health is closely related to microbial communities present in specific hosts increasingly challenged by pathogen attack. Soil-borne diseases cause an imbalance of the already colonized plant rhizosphere microbial community, resulting in restricting agricultural production. In this study, tobacco black shank (TBS), caused by was used as a disease model to explore the impact of rhizosphere microorganisms
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Tacrolimus analogue produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens HSSN09 suppresses watermelon Fusarium wilt by antagonizing FON Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Bing-Ye Yang, Ji-Xiao Yang, Gang Wang, Wen-Pan Dong, Pei-Ling Xu, Ying Zheng, Wei Yang, Xie-Feng Yao, Jin-Hua Xu, Jian-Hua Guo, Yu-Ming Luo, Dong-Dong Niu, Yi-Yang Yu, Chun-Hao Jiang
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Biocontrol effects of three antagonistic bacteria strains against Codonopsis pilosula wilt disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Yang Liu, Wanxia Zhang, Zikun Zhang, Zhian Kou, Xinfang Wang, Yali Wang, Xu Su, Jianqiang Zhang, Lu Liu, Fengjie Yan, Yongqiang Tian
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Proteomic and metabolomic analysis reveals that Amycolatopsis sp. BX17 synthesizes antifungal metabolites against Fusarium graminearum through the shikimate pathway Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Héctor García-López, Michel Palafox-Félix, José Juan Ordaz-Ortiz, Paulina Guevara-Domínguez, María del Refugio Robles-Burgueño, Luz Vázquez-Moreno, Magdalena Hernández-Ortiz, Sergio Encarnación-Guevara, José Ángel Huerta-Ocampo, Rosina Cabrera
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Lytic phages isolated from Egypt for biocontrol of potato soft rot caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Kamel M. Elhalag, Mohamed A. Nasr-Eldin, Qi Huang, Abd-El-Aziz M. Rabab, Abdelmonim Ali Ahmad
Pectobacterium carotovorum is an economically important phytopathogen causing destructive bacterial soft rot disease in many ornamental plants and fruit and vegetable crops worldwide, including potato. Phage therapy is a promising and environmentally safe alternative to combat bacterial diseases either in the field or during storage. In this study, we characterized two novel P. carotovorum-specific
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Densities of a perennial invasive tree, Acacia cyclops, decline in the 20 years since inception of biological control with two seed-reducing agents, a flower-galling midge and a seed-feeding weevil Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 F.A.C. Impson, J.H. Hoffmann, O.R. Impson, C.A. Kleinjan, V.C. Moran
Two biological control agents, a flower-galling midge (Dasineura rubiformis, Cecidomyiidae), and a seed-feeding weevil (Melanterius maculatus, Curculionidae), are consistently and substantially reducing the seeding capacity of Acacia cyclops in South Africa. Simultaneously there has been a conspicuous decline in the density of the weed in some areas over the past 20 years. Besides the two biological
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A circular economy approach: A new formulation based on a lemon peel medium activated with lactobacilli for sustainable control of post-harvest fungal rots in fresh citrus fruit Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Mario Riolo, Ana Moreno Villena, Jorge Calpe, Carlos Luz, Giuseppe Meca, Nunzio Tuccitto, Santa Olga Cacciola
The aim of the study was to develop an effective bio-formulation for preventing post-harvest fungal rots in fresh citrus fruit through a multi-step process that includes isolation and characterization of lactic acid bacteria (LABs) from citrus fruit peel, selection of LAB strains with high antifungal activity, chemical characterization of cell free supernatants (CFS), formulation of a lemon peel powdery-based
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Microbial consortia of biological products: Do they have a future? Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Peterson S.O. Nunes, Gileno V. Lacerda-Junior, Gabriel M. Mascarin, Rafaela A. Guimarães, Flavio H.V. Medeiros, Steven Arthurs, Wagner Bettiol
Beneficial microbes play crucial role in modern agriculture, serving as biopesticides, biostimulants/biofertilizers, and alleviating abiotic stress in crops. Their multifaceted functions contribute significantly to crop health and sustainability, aligning with the principles of regenerative agriculture by minimizing carbon footprints and reducing dependence on agrichemical inputs. The concept of ‘microbial
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Co-infection with two novel mycoviruses affects the biocontrol activity of Trichoderma polysporum Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Jeesun Chun, Hae-Ryeong Yoon, Sei-Jin Lee, Dae-Hyuk Kim
This study reports the whole genome sequence of two double-stranded RNA viruses (mycoviruses) that co-infected an isolate of NFCF205 and the interactions between fungus and virus. Based on genome size, organization, sequence similarity, and phylogenic analysis, one of these is best characterized as a new member of the proposed family “Fusagraviridae”, and accordingly suggest that it be referred to
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The plant-associated Pantoea spp. as biocontrol agents: Mechanisms and diversity of bacteria-produced metabolites as a prospective tool for plant protection Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Simon Duchateau, Jérôme Crouzet, Stéphan Dorey, Aziz Aziz
Bacteria from the genus are regularly found to interact with a variety of plants, as pathogens or as beneficial bacteria, depending on the strain and the host plant. Despite increasing interest in this bacterial genus, the mechanisms by which it interacts with pathogens and host plants remain to be deciphered. This review addresses the current knowledge about the various types of interactions and metabolic
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Effects of elevated CO2 on the water hyacinth-biocontrol agent Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) and its yeast-like symbiotes Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Tomás Righetti, Daniela de la Fuente, Matthew K. Paper, María E. Brentassi, Martin P. Hill, Julie A. Coetzee, Nicolás A. Salinas, Octavio A. Bruzzone, Alejandro J. Sosa
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Predator-prey interactions: How thrips avoid predation Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Giuditta M. Beretta, Lotte Zandbergen, Jacques A. Deere, Gerben J. Messelink, Karen Muñoz Cárdenas, Arne Janssen
Biological pest control is successful in many agricultural systems, yet various pests can still not be controlled with natural enemies. Examples are invasive thrips species such as Morgan and (Karny) in Europe. The lack of biological control of these pests in several crops has been subscribed to their complex life cycle and cryptic behaviours, but their antipredator behaviours may prevent successful
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The combination of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Purpureocillium lilacinum in the control of Meloidogyne enterolobii Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Letícia L. de Paula, Vicente P. Campos, Willian C. Terra, Daniele de Brum, Dustin C. Jacobs, Hung Xuan Bui, Johan Desaeger
Nowadays, numerous microorganisms have been identified as effective agents against plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) when applied individually. However, under field conditions, the combination of biocontrol agents is a desirable strategy to improve control efficacy against soil-borne pathogens. Since, as different biogents species possess different mechanisms, the combination of strains is an alternative
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The climatic suitability of New Zealand for Cirsium arvense and its biological control agent Cassida rubiginosa Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Graeme W. Bourdôt, Shona L. Lamoureaux, Michael G. Cripps, Darren J. Kriticos, Alasdair Noble, Jessica M. Kriticos
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LcVHA2 and LcVHA3 positively modulate energy metabolism and reduce pericarp browning in litchi fruit after application of Bacillus siamensis Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Xin Wang, Muhammad Muzammal Aslam, Nanpu Cheng, Wenjun Jia, Rui Li, Wen Li, Yuanzhi Shao
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Implementation and assessment of the classical biological control program against the huanglongbing vector, Trioza erytreae, in the Canary islands Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 J. Pérez-Rodríguez, L. Suárez-Méndez, A. Urbaneja, E. Hernández-Suárez, A. Tena
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Insectivorous bats provide more pest suppression services than disservices - a case study in China Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Qiuya Wang, Jiang Feng, Hui Wu, Tinglei Jiang
Many studies have investigated the role of insectivorous bats as natural enemies of agricultural pests. However, insectivorous bats have a broad diet, and whether their prey species are beneficial or harmful is unknown; thus, accurately assessing the services provided by bats is challenging. In China, most people, including farmers and plant protection workers, have an insufficient understanding of
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Changes in plant architecture in Brazilian peppertree damaged by the biological control agent, Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood) (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Dale A. Halbritter, Eutychus Kariuki, Gregory S. Wheeler, Min B. Rayamajhi, Carey Minteer, Quentin D. Read
Plants may compensate for herbivory damage by reallocating resources and altering growth patterns, which may be further influenced by environmental variables like nutrient availability. We compared the impacts of fertilizer applications on the growth attributes of Brazilian peppertree before and after releasing (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae), an approved biological control agent. A garden plot containing
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Disease suppression in plants: A perspective on the impact of phage-directed soil fertilization in enhancing soil health and sustainability Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Matthew Chekwube Enebe, Mariana Erasmus
Soil-dwelling phages have enormous biocontrol potentials and very little has been documented on the use of phages to enhance soil fertilization with the aim of achieving sustainable plant protection and crop yield. To the best of our knowledge, previous reports on phage therapy and phage biocontrol of plant-related diseases do not focus on assessing the potential of phages in manipulating microbial
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Life history and host preferences of Tetrastichus julis (Walker) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), the principal parasitoid of the cereal leaf beetle, Oulema melanopus (L.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Swaroop V. Kher, Sharavari S. Kulkarni, Lloyd M. Dosdall, Héctor A. Cárcamo
is the key larval endoparasitoid of the cereal leaf beetle, . The beetle has recently invaded cereal growing regions of western Canada, and classical biological control with is a viable management option. Although the general biology of is known, several knowledge gaps on life history traits still remain particularly in relation to host preferences and their consequences for parasitoid-beetle interactions
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Landscape features, garden management, and microhabitats influence prey removal and predator composition in urban agroecosystems Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Stacy M. Philpott, Peter Bichier, Robyn Fowler, Shalene Jha, Heidi Liere, Brenda B. Lin
Agroecosystem management at microhabitat, habitat, and landscape scales shapes natural enemy communities, with critical implications for ecosystem services. Yet few studies examine the impacts of small to large scale habitat management features on predator communities, abundance of predator species, or removal of prey items from urban agroecosystems. In this study, we used observations and a sentinel
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Is microbiological control of the box tree moth feasible? Effectiveness and impact on non-target diurnal Lepidoptera Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Francesca Barbero, Cristina Pogolotti, Simona Bonelli, Chiara Ferracini
Recent outbreaks of the invasive alien species (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) have led to the widespread loss of boxwoods in Europe. Although details on its biology are not fully unraveled, the box tree moth (BTM) can be considered a major pest, severely damaging its primary host, ultimately affecting the associated coenosis. In European environments, box trees form the Habitat 5110, and BTM
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Unlocking plant defenses: Harnessing the power of beneficial microorganisms for induced systemic resistance in vegetables – A systematic review Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Matheus Emannuel Oliveira Vieira, Valdinete Vieira Nunes, Crislaine Costa Calazans, Renata Silva-Mann
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Evaluation of nematophagous and biocontrol efficacy of Dactylellina phymatopaga against Meloidogyne graminicola on rice (Oryza sativa L.) Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Dharmendra Kumar
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Analysis of Trichoderma as an effective biological control agent against the honey fungus (Armillaria spp.) Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Jorge Poveda, Morgan R. Millen, Andy M. Bailey
is a genus of filamentous fungi with several species widely studied and used as biological control agents (BCAs) in agriculture. With respect to fungal disease control, spp. can use different mechanisms of action, including mycoparasitism, antibiosis, competition and/or activation of plant defences. spp. are the causal pathogens of Armillaria root rot (ARR) disease, which is widely distributed and
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Field tests of egg and larval release methods of biological control agents (Archanara neurica, Lenisa geminipuncta) for introduced Phragmites australis australis (Cav.) trin. Ex Steud Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Michael J. McTavish, Ian M. Jones, Patrick Häfliger, Sandy M. Smith, Robert S. Bourchier.
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The complete genome and biological activity of a novel Spodoptera litura multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus for controlling Spodoptera frugiperda Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Zihan Shi, Youzhi Li, Shaolong Wu, Yansong Xiao, Weiai Zeng, Shiping Jia, Yufu Xie, Yishuai Yang, Lin Tan, Yusheng Wang
The fall armyworm, known as , is a notorious invasive pest wreaking havoc on agricultural crops globally. In the course of this study, a novel variant of the multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpltMNPV-T0) was isolated from larvae found on tobacco plants in China. This research delved into the molecular and biological characteristics of SpltMNPV-T0. Electron microscopy revealed that this variant exhibited
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Borrelidin-producing and root-colonizing Streptomyces rochei is a potent biopesticide for two soil-borne oomycete-caused plant diseases Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Dongmei Zhou, Xiaoyu Wang, Wilfred Mabeche Anjago, Jingjing Li, Weishan Li, Mengnan Li, Min Jiu, Qimeng Zhang, Jinfeng Zhang, Sheng Deng, Yonghao Ye, Jorge C. Navarro-Muñoz, Paul Daly, Lihui Wei
Biopesticides are an attractive biotechnological alternative to conventional pesticides for soil-borne plant diseases. A screening strategy with over 100 actinomycetes bacteria isolated from diverse rhizosphere soils uncovered the strain JK1 as a potent inhibitor of oomycete growth. The culture filtrates of the JK1 strain inhibited oomycete growth in plate assays and could suppress two major oomycete-caused
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Enhancing the biocontrol potential of the predator Nesidiocoris tenuis through genetic selection Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Meritxell Pérez-Hedo, Raúl Ortells-Fabra, Miquel Alonso-Valiente, Omar Ruíz-Rivero, Alberto Urbaneja
The zoophytophagous has proven to be a highly effective natural enemy against tomato key pests. It can enhance tomato plants' defenses due to its phytophagous behavior. However, its plant feeding can result in severe plant damage when prey is scarce. Previous studies using an isofemale line demonstrated the dietary habits of are genetically regulated, specifically with regard to phytophagy and zoophagy
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A predator–prey population dynamics simulation for biological control of Frankliniella occidentalis (Western Flower Thrips) by Orius laevigatus in strawberry plants Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Don Chathurika Amarathunga, Hazel Parry, John Grundy, Alan Dorin
The use of predatory insect species to control agricultural pests is a key aspect of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) that can help to reduce the use of chemical pesticides. A simulation model that captures the population dynamics and interactions of this predator–prey system can serve as a valuable IPM decision-support tool. However, such a simulation is challenging to construct due to the interactions
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RETRACTED: Biocontrol of Fusarium wilt in tomato by Trichoderma spp Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Qingchun Liu, Shouan Zhang, Jose Antonio De Cote
This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal ().
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Host range, biology, and climate suitability of Callopistria exotica, a potential biological control agent of Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum) in the USA Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 G.S. Wheeler, E.C. Lake, E. Mattison, G.F. Sutton
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The use of baculovirus Spodoptera SfMNPV alone and combined with herbicides and adjuvant to control Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith, 1797) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Rodrigo M.A. Maciel, Pamela G.G. Luski, Weidson P. Sutil, Jaciara Gonçalves, Rafael Hayashida, Ana Paula de Queiroz, Pedro M.O.J. Neves, Adeney de F. Bueno
Four independent experiments were carried out to evaluate the use of multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SfMNPV) alone and mixed in different combinations with herbicides (atrazine and tembotrione) and adjuvant (soybean oil) to control in maize Experiments evaluated mortality (%) under controlled conditions (26 ± 2 °C, relative humidity of 70 % ± 10 %, and 14:10 h L:D photoperiod) after feeding using a
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The Eucalyptus snout beetle in Colombia: Selection and evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi as bioinsecticides against Gonipterus platensis Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Cindy Mejía, Gloria Barrera, John Alexander Pulgarín Díaz, Carlos Espinel
The Eucalyptus snout beetles, which belong to the species complex, cause heavy damage to spp. worldwide. The species was reported in Antioquia, Colombia for the first time in 2016, threatening more than 115,000 ha of planted spp. Elsewhere, its damage has been controlled using spp. as classical biological control, but spp. are not available in Colombia, where there are no documented control methods
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Biological control of anthracnose fruit rot disease (Colletotrichum spp.) and fruit yield improvement of jujube (Zizyphus jujuba Miller var. inermis Rehder) using Bacillus velezensis CE 100 Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Sang-Jae Won, Chul-Woo Kim, Jae-Hyun Moon, Su-In Choi, Henry B. Ajuna, Vantha Choub, Ju-Yeol Yun, Young Sang Ahn
Colletotrichum spp. are notorious phytopathogens that cause anthracnose rot disease in jujube fruits, have a complex lifestyle (with necrotrophic, hemibiotrophic, quiescent, and endophytic phases), they spread rapidly mainly through the production of spores and are increasingly becoming resistant to various fungicides which makes them difficult to control. This study investigated the inhibition of
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Reproductive compatibility of a newly imported Australian population of the biocontrol agent Anaphes nitens with an existing South African population Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Harm Barten, Michelle L. Schröder, Bernard Slippers, Andy G. Howe, Simon A. Lawson, Brett P. Hurley
Introductions of natural enemies in classical biocontrol programs potentially cause genetic bottlenecks which can be detrimental for biocontrol. This can be mitigated by introducing multiple populations of a natural enemy, but thorough pre-release testing is needed to ensure compatibility. In this study compatibility between an established population of Anaphes nitens in South Africa and a newly imported
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Predicting the field host-range of Leptinotarsa undecimlineata: A candidate biocontrol agent for Solanum torvum in Vanuatu Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Quentin Paynter, Zane McGrath, Chris M. McGrannachan, Stephanie Morton, Dwight E. Robinson
The host specificity of Stål a candidate biocontrol agent for Sw. (turkey berry) a woody pasture weed in Vanuatu was investigated. In no-choice tests, adult beetles fed and oviposited on eggplant ( L.) plants, which also supported development of first instar larvae through to adult. A systematic review of field host records indicated that has never been reported to attack throughout most of its native
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Calosoma (Coleoptera: Carabidae) biological control introductions to Hawaiʻi: Taxonomic ignorance and confusion lead to an unexpected result Biol. Control (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 James K. Liebherr, Janis N. Matsunaga, Ann E. Hajek