Efficacy of oil infused rice-based formulations of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemi isolates (BPA/B7 and BKN-20) against Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse infesting tea
The Beauveria bassiana, a soil-borne, filamentous fungus known for its entomopathogenic nature, and commonly used as a myco-insecticide to control pests. This white muscardine fungus produces a number of cyclodepsi peptides such as beauvericin which is considered for its insect toxicity. The insecticidal effectiveness...