Entomopathogenic fungi on rice insect pests in CARAGA Region

Issue Date

10-2011

Abstract

A survey on entomopathogenic fungi was conducted in Mindanao particularly in Caraga region from July 2010 to January 2011. The specimens collected were brought and processed in the laboratory for identification and isolation. Seven genera are listed that includes the following: Batkoa and Zoophthora of the Entomophthorales and Beauveria, Hirsutella, Metarhizium, Nomuraea and Paecilomyces of the Hyphomycetes. Most of the Hyphomycetes were successfully isolated and cultured on potato Dextrose Agar except for the Entomophthorales species. These are being maintained in the laboratory for future bioassays for the control of emerging rice insect pests. The variability in the present collection indicates that there may be many more species of entomopathogenic fungi in Caraga.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

25

Issue

2

Page

205-206

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

PEST INSECTS; PLANT PESTS; ENTOMOGENOUS FUNGI; SURVEYS; PHILIPPINES

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