In vitro and in planta compatibility of insecticides and the endophytic entomopathogen, Lecanicillium lecanii. Academic Article

abstract

• In an attempt to clarify the potential role of endophytic fungi in integrated pest management, the compatibility of an endophytic isolate of Lecanicillium lecanii (Zimmermann) Gams & Zare (Hyphomycetes) with nine insecticides used against Aphis gossypii Glover (Homoptera : Aphididae) was examined both in vitro over 14 days and in planta. In the laboratory, most insecticides partially or completely inhibited the germination of conidia and growth of hyphae in nutrient-rich conditions. Endosulfan completely inhibited the germination of conidia and hyphal growth. In contrast, all insecticides were compatible with L. lecanii in planta, and the fungus was readily recovered from inoculated, colonized leaves. These data support the hypothesis that endophytic L. lecanii will be unaffected by insecticides and could be integrated in the management of pests in cotton.

authors

• Sword, Gregory

published proceedings

• Mycopathologia

author list (cited authors)

• Gurulingappa, P., Mc Gee, P., & Sword, G. A.

citation count

• 16

complete list of authors

• Gurulingappa, Pampapathy||Mc Gee, Peter||Sword, Gregory A

publication date

• January 2011

publisher

• Springer Nature  Publisher

published in

• Mycopathologia  Journal

keywords

• Antifungal Agents
• Cordyceps
• Gossypium
• Hyphae
• Insecticides
• Microbial Sensitivity Tests
• Plant Leaves
• Seeds
• Spores, Fungal

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1007/s11046-011-9410-1

start page

• 161

end page

• 168

volume

• 172

issue

• 2

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11046-011-9410-1