Conservation biological control using fungal entomopathogens

Conservation biological control relies on modification of the environment or management practices to protect and encourage natural enemies that are already present within the system, thereby enhancing and improving their ability to control pest populations in a reliable way. Such strategies are only...

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Published in:BioControl (Dordrecht, Netherlands) Netherlands), 2010-02, Vol.55 (1), p.187-198
Main Authors: Pell, J. K, Hannam, J. J, Steinkraus, D. C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural practices
Agriculture
Animal Biochemistry
Animal Ecology
Behavioral Sciences
Biological control
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Conservation
Crop production
Crops
Ecology
Entomology
Entomopathogenic fungi
Fungi
Humidity
Integrated pest management
Landscape preservation
Life Sciences
Mushrooms
Natural enemies
Pest control
Pests
Plant Pathology
Soybeans
Sprinkler systems
Sustainable agriculture
Sustainable production
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Summary:Conservation biological control relies on modification of the environment or management practices to protect and encourage natural enemies that are already present within the system, thereby enhancing and improving their ability to control pest populations in a reliable way. Such strategies are only possible when based on a strong understanding of the ecology of the species concerned at the individual, community and landscape scale. Conservation biological control with entomopathogenic fungi includes the manipulation of both the crop environment and also habitats outside the crop. Further investment in conservation biological control with entomopathogenic fungi could make a substantial contribution to sustainable crop production either as stand alone strategies or, more importantly, in support of other biological and integrated pest management strategies.
ISSN:1386-6141
1573-8248
DOI:10.1007/s10526-009-9245-6