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 marc...
Cherry, A.J.
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Lomer, C.J.
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Djegui, D.A.
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Schulthess, F.
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[Pathogen incidence and their potential as microbial control agents in IPM of maize stem borers in West Africa]
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Pathogen incidence and their potential as microbial control agents in IPM of maize stem borers in West Africa
1 Effective biological pesticides based on oil formulation of deuteromycete fungal spores have been developed for use against locusts and grasshoppers. The isolate IMI 330189 of Metarhizium anisopliae (¯avoviride) var. acridum has been registered, extensively ®eld tested and its operating charact...
Lomer, C.J.
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Bateman, R.P.
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Dent, D.
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Groote, H. de
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Douro-Kpindou, O.K.
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Kooyman, C.
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Langewald, J.
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Johnson, D.L.
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Peveling, R.
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Thomas, M.B.
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[Development of strategies for the incorporation of microbial pesticides into the integrated management of migratory pests]
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Development of strategies for the incorporation of microbial pesticides into the integrated management of migratory pests
Trials on the use of Metarhizium flavoviride Gams and Roszypal conidia in oil-based formulation for the control of grasshoppers, particularly Hieroglyphus daganensis Krauss, in Malanville, north Benin, are described. Preliminary work examined sprayer types, application rate, and time of applicati...
Lomer, C.J.
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Thomas, M.B.
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Douro-Kpindou, O.K.
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Gbongboui, C.
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Godonou, I.
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Langewald, J.
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Shah, P.A.
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[Control of grasshoppers, particularly Hieroglyphus daganensis, in northern Benin using Metarhizium flavoviride]
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Control of grasshoppers, particularly Hieroglyphus daganensis, in northern Benin using Metarhizium flavoviride
The effects of temperature on conidial germination and susceptibility of adults of the desert locust, Schistocer cagregaria, to four isolates of Meta rhizium flovoviride were determined. In addition, the eff ects of inoculation method (topical or spray), spore carrie r (oil or wat er) and ambient...
Fargues, J.
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Ouédraogo, A.
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Goettel, M.S.
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Lomer, C.J.
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[Effect of temperature, humidity and inoculation method on susceptibility of Schistocerca gregaria to Metarhizium flavoride]
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Effect of temperature, humidity and inoculation method on susceptibility of Schistocerca gregaria to Metarhizium flavoride
The relationships between 30 strains of Metarhizium were investigated by isoenzyme analysis, PCRRAPDs, and protease production. The strains included representatives of M. anisopliae, M. Flavoviride var. ¯avoviride and M. Flavoviride var. minus. Thirteen isolates conforming to M. Flavoviride from ...
Bridge, P.D.
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Prior, C.
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Sagbohan, J.
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Lomer, C.J.
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Carey, M.
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Buddie, A.
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[Molecular characterisation of isolates of Metarhizium from locusts and grasshopers]
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Molecular characterisation of isolates of Metarhizium from locusts and grasshopers
Four research programmes are investigating the entomopathogenic fungal genera Metarhizium and Beauveria for locust and grasshopper control in Africa. In the LUBILOSA programme, surveys for pathogen isolates revealed a morphologically distinctive Metarhizium flavoviride Gams and Rozsypal attacking...
Lomer, C.J.
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Prior, C.
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Kooyman, C.
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[Development of Metarhizium spp. for the control of locusts and grasshoppers]
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Development of Metarhizium spp. for the control of locusts and grasshoppers
The influence of simulated sunlight on survival of conidia of 4 species of entomopathogenic Hyphomycetes was investigated. Conidia from 65 isolates ofBeauveria bassiana, 23 ofMetarhizium anisopliae, 14 of Metarhizium flavoviride and 33 isolates of Paecilomycesfumosoroseus were irradiated by artif...
Fargues, J.
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Goettel, M.S.
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Smits, N.
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Ouédraogo, A.
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Vidal, C.
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Lacey, L.A.
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Lomer, C.J.
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Rougier, M.
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[Variability in susceptibility to simulated sunlight of conidia among isolates of entomopathogenic hyphomycetes]
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Variability in susceptibility to simulated sunlight of conidia among isolates of entomopathogenic hyphomycetes
Locusts and grasshoppers regularly threaten agricultural production across large parts of the developed and developing worlds. Recent concerns over the health and environmental impacts of standard chemical control measures have led to a demand for alternative, more environmentally benign control ...
Kooyman, C.
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Bateman, R.P.
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Langewald, J.
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Lomer, C.J.
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Ouambama, Z.
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Thomas, M.B.
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[Operationalscale application of entomopathogenic fungi for control of Sahelian grasshoppers]
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Operationalscale application of entomopathogenic fungi for control of Sahelian grasshoppers
A field trial was conducted using an oil formulation of the entomopathogenic fungus, Metarhizium flavoviride Gams & Rozyspal (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes), to control the variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus L. (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae). The influence of dispersal and secondary pick‐...
Langewald, J.
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Thomas, M.B.
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Douro-Kpindou, O.K.
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Lomer, C.J.
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[Use of Metarhizium flavoviride for control of Zonocerus variegatus: a model, relating mortality in caged field samples with disease development in the field]
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Use of Metarhizium flavoviride for control of Zonocerus variegatus: a model, relating mortality in caged field samples with disease development in the field
A socio-economic study was executed in South East Niger to determine the conditions under which a novel mycopesticide based on the fungus Metarhizium flavoviride could be introduced for locust and grasshopper control as a possible alternative reducing the use of synthetic chemicals. From the inte...
Maiga, I.H.
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Douro-Kpindou, O.K.
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Lomer, C.J.
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Langewald, J.
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[Pratiques paysannes et utilisation potentielle de Metarhizium flavoviride Gams and Rozsypal en lutte antiacridienne au Niger]
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Pratiques paysannes et utilisation potentielle de Metarhizium flavoviride Gams and Rozsypal en lutte antiacridienne au Niger