New insights into the mechanisms of fungal pathogenesis in insects

Entomopathogenic fungi are attracting attention as potential biological control agents of insect pests. The mechanisms of pathogenesis have parallels with those of some plant-pathogenic fungi, particularly in the areas of formation of an infection structure, entry into the host and toxin-mediated ho...

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Published in:Trends in Microbiology 1996-05, Vol.4 (5), p.197-203
Main Authors: Clarkson, John M., Charnley, A.Keith
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Fungi - pathogenicity
Insecta
Insecta - microbiology
Manduca sexta
Metarhizium anisopliae
Mycotoxins
Pest Control, Biological - methods
Plants - microbiology
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Summary:Entomopathogenic fungi are attracting attention as potential biological control agents of insect pests. The mechanisms of pathogenesis have parallels with those of some plant-pathogenic fungi, particularly in the areas of formation of an infection structure, entry into the host and toxin-mediated host death. Understanding these processes will provide a rational basis for strain selection and improvement.
ISSN:0966-842X
1878-4380
DOI:10.1016/0966-842X(96)10022-6