Amanda Cristiane Queiroz Motta

Conidia, enzymes and metabolites of Purpureocillium lilacinum Coad 4015 for the control of nematodes and insect pests: laboratory and field studies

Insect pests and plant-parasitic nematodes cause significant yield losses in agriculture, and the use of mycoparasitic fungi for their control has been increasing. However, a limited range of fungi has proven activity against these organisms, reinforcing the need to evaluate new strains and species with potential for b...