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Biocontrol potential of native entomopathogenic fungi against Phyllotreta spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on radish: a study of damage suppression and population dynamics

Benakashree Chandrakanth Shanthi Mookiah M. Marimuthu Shanmugam Pagalahalli Sankaran Govindan Kulandaigoundar H. Sankarasubramanian M. Udhayakumar

Aug 2026 · Archives of Microbiology · Vol 208 · 0 citations · 54 references

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Assessment of damage potential and sustainable management options in radish, a highly susceptible, short-duration crop that experiences both foliar and root damage, and the potential of native Beauveria bassiana isolates for integration into sustainable pest management programs highlights the potential of native entomopathogenic fungi for integration into sustainable pest management programs.

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