Biocontrol potential of Pseudomonas and Pantoea strains against the lettuce root aphid (Pemphigus bursarius L.) in witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus L. var. foliosum).
BACKGROUND Although microbial biopesticides are widely applied to manage foliar insect pests, their application against belowground insect pests has received less attention. These pests are generally more challenging to manage due to their concealed soil-dwelling lifestyle and the limited availability of delivery metho...