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Identifying key parameters for reliable assessment of entomopathogenic nematodes viability as affected by spray application stress-related factors

BACKGROUND: Conventional pesticide application equipment (PAE) is used to apply entomopathogenic nematode (EPN)- based bioinsecticides, but their closed hydraulic systems could raise the temperature of the spray mixture up to 40 °C, potentially harming EPN, since temperatures above 30 °C can immob...

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Main Authors: Beltrán-Martí, Roberto, Resecco, Marco, Gonella, Elena, Prieto, Sofía Victoria, Pittarello, Marco, Garcerá Figueroa, Cruz, Chueca, Patricia, Alma, Alberto, Gioelli, Fabrizio, Grella, Marco
Format: article
Language:Inglés
Published: Wiley 2025
Subjects:
biocontrol agents
EPN activity
non-lethal stress
spay technology
N01 Agricultural engineering
Biopesticides
Survival
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11939/9065
https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ps.8847
Summary:BACKGROUND: Conventional pesticide application equipment (PAE) is used to apply entomopathogenic nematode (EPN)- based bioinsecticides, but their closed hydraulic systems could raise the temperature of the spray mixture up to 40 °C, potentially harming EPN, since temperatures above 30 °C can immobilize nematodes, reducing their infective capacity. This study aimed to identify the most suitable method to evaluate EPN viability under the effects of PAE technology.

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