Pathogen incidence and their potential as microbial control agents in IPM of maize stem borers in West Africa

A review of the existing basis for maize stem borer IPM is given and the role of pathogens in the system is evaluated. Survey work outlining the major groups of insect pathogens is described; fungi (Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae), bacteria (Bacillus thuringiensis and Serratia marcese...

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Main Authors: Cherry, A.J., Lomer, C.J., Djegui, D.A., Schulthess, F.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 1999
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98050

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