BioPesticide Development (Entomopathogenic Fungi)
Several species of fungi have the ability to kill insect and mite pests. I have been involved with numerous projects that focus on species in the Beauveria and Metarhizium genera. Several of the fungal isolates used in our research trials originate from VT soils. I have a particular interest in the development of granular formulations.
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A tick infected with a strain of Metarhizium fungus.
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A granular formulation of Beauveria bassiana in a potted plant for the management of the pupating soil stage of western flower thrips. (Frankliniella occidentalis).
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A granular formulation of a fungus-based microbial biopesticide.
