Laboratory evaluation of local isolate of entomopathogenic fungus, Paecilomyces lilacinus Thom Samson (ITCC 6064) against adults of melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae Coquillett
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Entomopathogenic fungi, Paecilomyces lilacinus, Melon fly, Cages.Abstract
Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungus, Paecilomyces lilacinus was evaluated against the adults of melon flies, Bactrocera cucurbitae under cage conditions in the laboratory. Four different concentrations of the fungus viz., 2.4 x 107 spores ml-1 (T1), 2.4 x 108 spores ml-1 (T2), 2.4 x 109 spores ml-1 (T3) and sterile water spray (T4), were used. Spraying with P.lilacinus at a spore concentration of 2.4 x 109 spores ml-1 recorded highest percentage mortality and marked behavioral abnormalities in adult flies under cage conditions.Downloads
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