Effect of Entomopathogenic Fungi on the Survival of the Lepidopteran Helicoverpa Armigera

Abstract

Entomopathogenic fungi infect insects in a way that includes a series of events and depends on various factors. After the infection, the fungus initiates a variety of procedures in order to grow, resulting in a disturbation of the regular functions of the host until its death. This study focuses on the effect of three fungal species on the survival of Lepidoptera Helicoverpa armigera in vitro. Our results clearly depict a dose-dependent mortality rate against the lepidopteran larvae.