Biological Control

Papers
(The TQCC of Biological Control is 9. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
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Differences in abundance of Thaumatotibia leucotreta and its natural enemies between organic and conventionally farmed citrus ecosystems138
Trait-based cropping of brassicaceous plants: Effects on ecosystem services and crop yield116
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Evidence of two-sex life table analysis supporting Anastatus japonicus, a more effective biological control agent of Caligula japonica compared with other two Anastatus species58
Production of heat-resistant blastospores by Cordyceps javanica IF-1106 through optimizing metal ions composition57
Spo0A-dependent antifungal activity of a plant growth promoting rhizobacteria Bacillus subtilis strain UD1022 against the dollar spot pathogen (Clarireedia jacksonii)54
Estimating relative per capita predation rates from molecular gut content analysis54
Developing native biocontrol agents: Life histories of predatory mirids Dicyphus famelicus and Dicyphus discrepans on common North American greenhouse plants47
Comparative assessment of a Chinese indigenous entomopathogenic nematode versus a commercial strain for the biological control of Spodoptera frugiperda47
Development and application of the fungal plant pathogen Colletotrichum shisoi to control invasive Perilla frutescens45
Predicting plant attractiveness to coccinellids with plant trait profiling, citizen science, and common garden surveys44
Parasitoids of Agrilus spp. in Europe: Anticipating the arrival of Agrilus planipennis43
Investigating the host finding behaviour of the weevil Phytobius vestitus for the biological control of the invasive aquatic weed Myriophyllum aquaticum40
Characterization and genome analysis of marine Streptomyces albidoflavus S20 for the biological control of tobacco black shank40
Multiple pathways involved in the Ca ascorbate-induced enhancement of Meyerozyma guilliermondii biocontrol efficacy39
Isolation, identification, and biocontrol mechanisms of endophytic Burkholderia vietnamiensis C12 from Ficus tikoua Bur against Rhizoctonia solani39
Release strategy and egg parasitism of Telenomus podisi adults fed with different diets39
Soybean growth-promotion and Heterodera glycines suppression in two application methods of Bacillus strains38
Root-irrigation with Bacillus velezensis TX2 induces systemic resistance to soft rot disease via jasmonic acid and salicylic acid dependent pathways in Colocasia esculenta38
A new biocontrol agent against old enemies: The potential of Trichogramma foersteri for the control of Spodoptera frugiperda and Spodoptera eridania37
Functional characterization of four antimicrobial defensins in the globally invasive pest Tuta (Phthorimaea) absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)37
Conditioning the biocontrol agent Trissolcus japonicus on rearing hosts and plant-herbivore microcosms affects its foraging behaviour35
Biocontrol potential of Trichoderma harzianum against Botrytis cinerea in tomato plants34
Intestinal bacterium Bacillus siamensis M54 from Allomyrina dichotoma is a potential biocontrol agent against maize stalk rot32
Artificial selection for emamectin benzoate resistance in the biological control agent Orius laevigatus31
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Role of parasitoids and landscape structure in aphid population dynamics in winter canola30
Field application of encapsulated entomopathogenic nematodes using a precision planter30
Dynamic metabolomic changes in Pochonia chlamydosporia’s parasitism of Parascaris equorum eggs29
Unveiling the parasitoid Euplectrus carinifer for controlling Chrysodeixis chalcites larvae in greenhouse environments29
Transcriptomic differences in response to Metarhizium anisopliae and Trichoderma harzianum uncovers major regulative genes and pathways for establishment of beneficial relationship in peanut28
Methyl 2-methylbutyrate produced by Streptomyces saccharicans strain ZBY1-20 inhibits Monilinia fructicola causing peach brown rot28
Predicting the field host-range of Leptinotarsa undecimlineata: A candidate biocontrol agent for Solanum torvum in Vanuatu28
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The climatic suitability of New Zealand for Cirsium arvense and its biological control agent Cassida rubiginosa28
Evaluation of drone and ground releases of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for mealybug (Pseudococcus maritimus) control in apples27
Isolation and identification of Bacillus mojavensis YL-RY0310 and its biocontrol potential against Penicillium expansum and patulin in apples27
Amino acids promote the rejuvenation of degenerated Metarhizium anisopliae26
Entomopathogenic fungi from paddy soils suppress a major insect pest and enhance rice growth under greenhouse conditions26
The development of the truffle beetle Leiodes cinnamomeus at low temperature, a determining factor for the susceptibility of adults and larvae to entomopathogenic nematodes25
Performance of the two parasitoid species, Aphelinus varipes and Lysiphlebia japonica against sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari25
Compatibility of biocontrol agents with host plant resistance for management of the South American tomato pinworm Phthorimaea absoluta25
Suppressive effects of Levilactobacillus brevis on Fusarium-plant disease and its potential contribution to environmentally friendly agriculture24
Impact of olfactory and visual cues of soybean aphid on the metabolism and stress resistance of Orius sauteri (Poppius)24
Volatile chemical cues emitted by an agricultural companion plant (Cnidium monnieri) attract predatory lacewings (Chrysoperla sinica)24
Suppression of pine pitch canker disease and promotion of seedling growth in Japanese red pine using a newly isolated strain of Bacillus subtilis24
Prioritizing candidate agents for the biological control of weeds24
Effective biological control of chickpea rabies (Ascochyta rabiei) through systemic phytochemical defenses activation by Trichoderma roots colonization: From strain characterization to seed coating24
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FG14 as a potential biocontrol strain against rusty root rot of Panax ginseng, and its impact on the rhizosphere microbial community24
Tempo-defined resilience: Early Bacillus amyloliquefaciens F11 application reshapes rhizosphere microbiome to suppress tobacco bacterial wilt23
Bacillus Bsu02 and Bha48 increase wax gourd resistance to Fusarium proliferatum via multiple mechanisms23
Host range, biology, and thermal tolerance of Lygomusotima stria, a potential biological control agent of Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum) in the USA23
Population dynamics and predation on two pest species by Hippodamia variegata (Goeze) in Korla fragrant pear orchards of Xinjiang, China23
Effects of Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus (Morganellaceae) on volatile composition of “Tempranillo” must and on Saccharomyces cerevisiae during alcoholic fermentation23
Disease resistance induction by K. marxianus against green mold in citrus via transcriptome analysis and verification based on metabolites22
Impact of Amylostereum (Basidiomycota: Russulales) diversity on Deladenus (Nematoda: Neotylenchidae) behavior and fitness22
Corrigendum to “Evaluating the climatic suitability of Engytatus passionarius Minghetti et al. (Heteroptera, Miridae) as a biological control agent of the invasive stinking passion flower Passiflora f22
Population dynamics of mushroom casing over the course of Agaricus bisporus cultivation in the presence of Bacillus velezensis QST 713 and Bacillus velezensis Kos biocontrol agents22
Nutritional ecology of a predatory stink bug: A comparative analysis of nutrient acquisition from two prey species and an artificial diet22
Screening and characterization of bacterial and fungal endophytes as potential biocontrol agents for rice seed dressing against Fusarium fujikuroi22
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Host plant phylogeny does not fully explain host choice and feeding preferences of Galerucella birmanica, a promising biological control herbivore of Trapa natans21
Characterization of increased mortality of Drosophila melanogaster exposed to sucrose-fermenting yeast21
Analysis of Trichoderma as an effective biological control agent against the honey fungus (Armillaria spp.)21
Invasive alien aquatic plant species management drives aquatic ecosystem community recovery: An exploration using stable isotope analysis21
Biocontrol mechanisms of Bacillus velezensis against Fusarium oxysporum from Panax ginseng21
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Indirect effects of beneficial fungal treatments on pest insects can vary with plant genotype and spore viability20
Predation potential and life history of three nabid species as biological control agents of pests in Canadian greenhouses20
Advancing strain-specific TaqMan assays for Trichoderma asperellum detection in commercial agricultural settings20
Primary parasitoids of Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) occurring in Spanish mango orchards20
Subsequent chemical and foraging ecology preferences of Theocolax elegans (Westwood) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) reared on two alternate stored product host insects20
Bacillus velezensis SBB80 affects the development of Fusarium and Neocosmospora species and controls Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) larvae20
Organic mulching boosts ground-dwelling predators in potato fields19
Responses of two entomopathogenic nematode species from the genus Steinernema to ethanol and 1-nonene19
Biological control and mechanism characterization of endophytic Bacillus velezensis SJ22 against bulb rot of Fritillaria taipaiensis P. Y. Li19
The effects of a naturalized weed, Lepidium virginicum, on the development and behaviors of the diamondback moth and its natural enemies in Hawaii19
Pruning Brazilian peppertrees to augment field populations of the biological control agent Pseudophilothrips ichini19
Efficacy evaluation of Streptomyces nigrescens KA-1 against the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita19
Behavioral response of Spodoptera exigua under bat echolocation call stress19
Wolbachia-induced effects on the life history traits vary across generations of the parasitoid wasp Habrobracon hebetor: Insights for mass rearing18
Biological control of hairy root disease using beneficial Pseudomonas strains18
Field tests of egg and larval release methods of biological control agents (Archanara neurica, Lenisa geminipuncta) for introduced Phragmites australis australis (Cav.) trin. Ex Steud18
Non-target effects of Bacillus thuringiensis and Metarhizium anisopliae on egg parasitoids of Spodoptera frugiperda18
Screening biocontrol agents based on pathogen-induced rhizosphere microbiome modulation and synergistic defense response of cotton18
Microbial consortia of biological products: Do they have a future?18
Postharvest biological control of Botrytis cinerea and the mechanisms underlying the induction of disease resistance in grapes by Lactobacillus plantarum CM-318
Variation in invasive plant lineages of an agricultural weed affects an insect herbivore18
Screening of antagonistic bacteria against the blue mold of citrus fruit from soil by a new parallel screening method without prior isolation of single strains18
Integrating biological control as a sustainable approach for managing silver scurf and black dot in potatoes18
Entomopathogenic fungi and chemical insecticides have synergistic action against adult large pine weevil, Hylobius abietis17
Isolation and identification of antagonistic bacteria of Angelica root rot and their mechanism as biological control17
Combination of functional plants conserves predators, repels pests, and enhances biological control of Aphis spiraecola in apple orchards17
Pathogenicity of the fungus Beauveria pseudobassiana for Popillia japonica depends on the developmental stage of the insect17
An efficient method for mass rearing Dastarcus helophoroides (Coleoptera: Bothrideridae), an important natural enemy of longhorned beetles17
Calosoma (Coleoptera: Carabidae) biological control introductions to Hawaiʻi: Taxonomic ignorance and confusion lead to an unexpected result17
How to control nasty scarabs? Effectiveness of the generalist entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium brunneum against garden chafer larvae17
Abundance of natural enemies and aphids in okra crops (Abelmoschus esculentus - Malvaceae) diversified with Tithonia rotundifolia (Asteraceae)17
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Proactive evaluation of a native European parasitoid, Anastatus bifasciatus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae), for biological control of Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae)17
Management of aphids on winter high tunnel crops17
Impacts of landscape heterogeneity on bottom-up effects affecting biological control17
Biogeographical comparison of Lagarosiphon major between native South Africa and invaded New Zealand: A natural enemy release case study?17
Density-dependent transgenerational effects of Pyemotes zhonghuajia parasitism on the Megabruchidius dorsalis16
Tacrolimus analogue produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens HSSN09 suppresses watermelon Fusarium wilt by antagonizing FON16
Divergent ecological strategies of Bacillus velezensis Bac2 and Bacillus subtilis Bac1 Drive biocontrol of cucumber fusarium wilt16
A Pseudomonas-based bio-formulation to control bacterial blight of pomegranate caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae16
Bacillus velezensis BN suppresses Fusarium tricinctum-induced lily wilt disease through multiple biocontrol mechanisms16
PhyloControl: A phylogeny visualisation platform for risk analysis in weed biological control16
Managing emerald ash borer in urban forests: Integrating biocontrol and insecticide treatments16
Factors affecting yellow pan trap captures of the emerald ash borer biocontrol agents Tetrastichus planipennisi Yang (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) and Spathius galinae Belokobylskij & Strazanac (Hymen16
Melatonin increases the competitive ability of Debaryomyces hansenii in wounded kiwifruit and enhances postharvest decay biocontrol16
Overcoming phenological asynchrony between target and non-target species in host-specificity testing: The case of Gillmeria ochrodactyla on Tanacetum vulgare16
Investigation of antagonistic activity and biocontrol efficacy of Streptomyces luteus TRM45540 isolated from Lop Nur saline-alkali soil against Gloeosporium piperatum16
Cropping systems and field margin vegetation shape hoverfly-mediated control of bean aphids in smallholder farming systems15
Comparative responses of two congeneric larval parasitoids of emerald ash borer to ambient temperatures: Implications for biocontrol introduction15
Trichoderma viride establishes biodefense against clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae) and fosters plant growth via colonizing root hairs in pak choi ( spp. )15
Quantifying the spatiotemporal dynamics of climate-matched regions for Leptopilina japonica against Drosophila suzukii in its invasion areas15
Does alternative food for predatory arthropods improve biological pest control? A meta-analysis15
Divergent life histories between wild and commercially-sourced Cotesia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) parasitizing four species of Diatraea (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)15
Isolation and characterization of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens YL-1 with ochratoxin A degradation ability and biocontrol activity against Aspergillus westerdijkiae15
Biodegradation of aflatoxin B1 by a novel mined aldo–keto reductase from Meyerozyma guilliermondii AF0115
Screening native Bacillus strains as potential biological control agents against ginger bacterial wilt and for promoting plant growth15
How much does a drop of sugar solution benefit a hatchling of Chrysoperla pallida (Neuroptera Chrysopidae)?14
Life history and host preferences of Tetrastichus julis (Walker) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), the principal parasitoid of the cereal leaf beetle, Oulema melanopus (L.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)14
Potential utility of endophytic Bacillus altitudinis strain P32-3 as a biocontrol agent for the postharvest prevention of sweet potato black rot14
Evaluation of nematophagous and biocontrol efficacy of Dactylellina phymatopaga against Meloidogyne graminicola on rice (Oryza sativa L.)14
A low-toxicity baiting program precipitates collapse of Argentine ant and ant-associated hemipteran pest populations in commercial citrus14
Biological control of anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) and high-quality walnut production in walnut (Juglans regia L.) trees by Bacillus licheniformis PR214
Integrated transcriptomic and metabonomic analysis reveal mechanisms of disease resistance in apples induced by Wickerhamomyces anomalus14
Biopriming vegetable seeds with metal-tolerant biocontrol agents to enhance tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress14
Biocontrol activity of novel and known bioproducts based on Bacillus strains and basic products against Botrytis cinerea in tomato fruit14
Unlocking the potential of rhizobacteria in Moroccan vineyard soils: Biocontrol of grapevine trunk diseases and plant growth promotion14
Properties of nucleopolyhedrovirus occlusion bodies from living and virus-killed larvae of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)14
Legume-derived phenolic acids influence Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. strigae compatibility and biocontrol potential in a Striga push–pull system14
Combining two parasitoids (Asecodes hispinarum and Tetrastichus brontispae) for biological control of coconut leaf beetle14
Evaluation of persistent versus commercial nematode strains for management of Curculio caryae (Horn) and other weevils in pecan14
Biocontrol efficacy of Burkholderia pyrrocinia S17-377 in controlling rice sheath blight14
Shared patterns of population genomic variation and phenotypic response across rapid range expansions in two invasive lady beetle species14
Co-culture of Burkholderia vietnamiensis B418 and Trichoderma harzianum T11-W improved the production of nematicidal secondary metabolites against root-knot nematodes in tomato14
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Endophytic fungal communities isolated from two genotypes of feijoa fruits (Feijoa sellowiana O. Berg.) and prospection of potential agents against anthracnose pathogens14
Biological control of potato late blight with a combination of Streptomyces strains and biochar13
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Unraveling arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi-induced resistance of purple branch rose (Rosa rugosa ‘Zizhi’) to Lymantria dispar based on metabolomics13
Antagonistic potential of endophytic fungi against Meloidogyne enterolobii, M. incognita and Nacobbus aberrans sensu lato13
Effects of elevated CO2 on the water hyacinth-biocontrol agent Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) and its yeast-like symbiotes13
Wolbachia hampers the ability to avoid pesticide exposure in Philodromus spiders but does not alter spider’s personality13
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Corrigendum to “Optimization and efficacy of an autoinoculation device for managing Liriomyza sativae with Beauveria bassiana” [Biol. Control 207 (2025) 105824]13
Effects of priming by arbuscular mycorrhiza against Tetranychus urticae are maintained from laboratory conditions to real crop production13
Unraveling the antagonistic mechanisms of Hanseniaspora volatile organic compounds against Botrytis cinerea, a causal agent of postharvest decay13
Augmentative releases of insectary-reared lacewings for aphid control in apples13
Biological control of Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae): A comprehensive review of IPM strategies for Andean solanaceous crops13
Dynamic intraguild interactions between two sympatric and congeneric coccinellid species associated with aphids could explain their coexistence in citrus agroecosystems13
Novel community assembly and the control of a fungal pathogen in coffee agroecosystems13
Transcriptomic analyses reveal robust changes in the defense response of apples induced by Hannaella sinensis13
Combating aflatoxin contamination by combining biocontrol application and adapted maize germplasm in northeastern and southeastern Mexico13
Screening of antagonistic yeasts isolated from olive trees for postharvest control of Penicillium digitatum causing green mold in citrus13
Endophytes: Saviour of apples from post-harvest fungal pathogens12
Induced resistance to pine wilt disease in Pinus massoniana by the endophytic engineered bacterium Pseudomonas koreensis BM06-P6012
Seed vectored bacterial endophyte Bacillus pumilus protect sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) seedlings from a fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani12
Efficacy of Debaryomyce hansenii in the biocontrol for postharvest soft rot of strawberry and investigation of the physiological mechanisms involved12
An endophytic Paenibacillus polymyxa hg18 and its biocontrol potential against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cucumerinum12
Proactive biological control of spotted lanternfly: Parasitism and host feeding behavior of Anastatus orientalis (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) on Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) egg masses12
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Flowering plants serve nutritional needs of Ascogaster quadridentata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a key parasitoid of codling moth12
Insect and weed biological control in Hawaii: Recent case studies and trends12
Efficacy of Amblyseius swirskii (Athias-Henriot) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and Alternaria destruens (Ascomycota: Pleosporaceae) for managing Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)12
Weekly pollen supply optimises the control of the tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici) by Pronematus ubiquitus12
Wheat intercropping with canola promotes biological control of aphids by enhancing enemy diversity12
The key active volatile component benzaldehyde released by Bacillus pumilus G15 against potato black scurf disease12
The novel Pseudomonas thivervalensis strain JI6 promotes growth and controls rusty root rot disease in Panax ginseng11
Life history and behavior of Tamarixia triozae parasitizing the tomato-potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli11
Controlling Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) using Ooencyrtus utetheisae (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)11
Activity at the cuticle: Yeasts antagonise infection of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae in Queensland fruit fly larvae11
The use of baculovirus Spodoptera SfMNPV alone and combined with herbicides and adjuvant to control Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith, 1797) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)11
Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Risks for Slovenian agriculture and feasibility of conducting pre-emptive risk assessment for some of its natural enemies11
Comprehensive evaluation and mechanisms of Bacillus velezensis AX22 against rice bacterial blight11
Analysis of the antagonistic effect of Stenotrophomonas geniculata WXY53 on Magnaporthe oryzae through bioassays and Whole-Genome sequencing11
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Unlocking plant defenses: Harnessing the power of beneficial microorganisms for induced systemic resistance in vegetables – A systematic review11
A predator breeding station for augmentative biological control of scolytine crop pests11
Multi-omics dissection of Bacillus atrophaeus mediated antagonism against Wilsonomyces carpophilus in wild apricot11
Evaluation of Virgibacillus dokdonensis MCCC 1A00493 as a biological control agent and microbial organic fertilizer against root-knot nematodes11
Evaluating the climatic suitability of Engytatus passionarius Minghetti et al. (Heteroptera, Miridae) as a biological control agent of the invasive stinking passion flower Passiflora foetida L. in Aus11
Cambodian rice field soils infested by Meloidogyne spp. unveil a potential source of natural pest biocontrol agents11
Functional groups with inhibition Colletotrichum coccodes produced by Bacillus mojavensis ZA1 revealed based on non-targeted lipid metabolomics11
Biocontrol potential of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens YZU-SG146 from Fraxinus hupehensis against Verticillium wilt of cotton11
Isofemale line as an alternative to maintain quality of Telenomus remus Nixon, a biological-control agent for fall armyworm11
Bacteria-based artificial diets modulate larval development, survival and gut microbiota of two insect pests11
Antimicrobial peptides producing native Bacillus spp. for the management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita infecting okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)10
Phylogenetic systematics and integrative taxonomy contribute to weed biological control10
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Spotlight on Eupeodes americanus: Oviposition and fertility under HPS- and full spectrum LED-extended photoperiod in northern greenhouses10
Field evaluation of a Bacillus subtilis strain mixture (CHFAB) for soybean cyst nematode biocontrol10
Is microbiological control of the box tree moth feasible? Effectiveness and impact on non-target diurnal Lepidoptera10
Antifungal activity of Bacillus velezensis HY13 against anthracnose disease of Buxus bodinieri caused by Colletotrichum fructicola10
Biological control of hemlock woolly adelgid in North America: History, status, and outlook10
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Role of tomato plant-derived food sources on Dolichogenidea gelechiidivoris, parasitic wasp of Tuta absoluta10
Production optimization of antifungal lipopeptides by Bacillus subtilis CtpxS2-1 using low-cost optimized medium10
Early and off-season biological control of medfly with entomopathogenic nematodes: From laboratory experiments to successful field trials10
The Brazilian peppertree biological control agent Pseudophilothrips ichini (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) displays a flexible feeding strategy between foliage and reproductive tissues10
Effect of antagonistic yeasts from cacao tissues on controlling growth and sporulation of Moniliophthora roreri10
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Potential of endophytic Trichoderma in controlling Phytophthora leaf fall disease in rubber (Hevea brasiliensis)10
The Eucalyptus snout beetle in Colombia: Selection and evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi as bioinsecticides against Gonipterus platensis10
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Species distribution models reveal restricted areas for biological control of Bactrocera carambolae by its parasitoid Fopius arisanus in Brazil10
Know thy enemy: Investigating genetic contributions from putative parents of invasive Nymphaea mexicana hybrids in South Africa as part of efforts to develop biological control10
Host-specificity of biocontrol agents in the field – The significance of sampling sympatric relatives of target weeds (Acacia holosericea versus A. auriculiformis)10
Pichia terricola N-4 as a biocontrol Agent: Mold inhibition and effects on the volatilome and fungal community of cigar tobacco leaves9
Sentinel prey settings differ in their ability to distinguish organic from conventional apple orchards and in their sensitivity to weather conditions during field exposure9
Biodiversity and efficacy of fungal isolates associated with Kenyan populations of potato cyst nematode (Globodera spp.)9
Impact of woody semi-natural habitats on the abundance and diversity of green lacewings in olive orchards9
Phenology and spatial modeling of native and exotic parasitoids for biological control of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Africa under changing climate conditions9
Prospects for the biological control of the invasive cactus, Opuntia stricta using Dactylopius opuntiae, under conditions of rising atmospheric CO29
Enterococcus mundtii (JBC60 isolate) in the control of the fall armyworm: A new biocontrol possibility9
Volatile organic compounds of Clavispora lusitaniae AgL21 restrain citrus postharvest pathogens9
Enhancing pre-release studies for weed biocontrol agents: A review of existing and emerging tools9
Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Bacillus velenesis 21-128 against Xanthomonas campestris pv. Campestris9
Prey suitability and life table analysis of Amblyseius swirskii and Amblyseius aerialis (Parasitiformes: Phytoseiidae) on Panonychus citri (Acariformes: Tetranychidae) and Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Aca9
A strain of Talaromyces assiutensis provides multiple protection effects against insect pests and a fungal pathogen after endophytic settlement in soybean plants9
Higher temperatures reduce the efficacy of a key biocontrol parasitoid9
Predation behaviors of Pterostichus melanarius adults on larvae of the soybean gall midge, Resseliella maxima9
Effectiveness of the parasitoid Anisopteromalus calandrae (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) in the control of Sitophilus zeamais and Rhyzopertha dominica in paddy rice9
The effect of soil on the efficacy of a nematode-based biopesticide of slugs9
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Iturins produced by Bacillus velezensis Jt84 play a key role in the biocontrol of rice blast disease9
Evaluation of floral-derived volatile blend for attracting aphid parasitoids and lady beetles in the tobacco fields9
Probiotic Bacillus subtilis SB8 and edible coatings for sustainable fungal disease management in strawberry9
Diet affects the growth and behavior of Argiope bruennichi spiders and correlates with the species richness of their vertically and horizontally transmitted tissue-resident bacteria9
Antimicrobial potential of the combination of fulvic acid and Trichoderma asperellum against rice pathogens9
Effects of Pseudomonas frederiksbergensis FC-17 on potato bacterial wilt and rhizosphere microbial community9
Trichoderma for managing Lepidopteran insect pests: Current understanding and future directions9
Integrating ensemble modeling into pre-emptive classical biological control: Assessing climate suitability and niche overlap of two natural enemies against Anoplophora chinensis (Coleoptera: Cerambyci9
Fruity-scented antifungal volatiles from endophytic Geotrichum candidum PF005: Broad-spectrum bioactivity against stored grain pathogens, mode of action and suitable formulation for mycofumigation9
Effector Cpe1 secreted by Trichoderma longibrachiatum induces plant disease resistance9
Non-target risk assessment of Cotesia typhae, a potential biological control agent of the Mediterranean corn borer9
Prioritisation of damaging weed biological control agents for prickly acacia (Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica) based on insect exclusion studies in the native range9
Use of Trichoderma spp. in no-tillage system: Effect on soil and soybean crop9
Feeding niches drive different responses to plant defenses in two closely related species of classical biological control herbivores9
Biocontrol of cucumber Fusarium wilt by Trichoderma asperellum FJ035 dependent on antagonism and spatiotemporal competition with Fusarium oxysporum9
A novel Arthrobotrys species: Taxonomic characterization, nematicidal activity, and multi-omics insights into nematode predation9
Stand-level habitat characteristics and edge habitats drive biological pest control services in the understory of oil palm plantations9
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