The rust fungi (Uredinales, Basidiomycota) are an expansive and diverse group of fungal species, consisting of approximately 7000 different species in over 160 different genera. Fungi of the genus Puccinia represent a large proportion of these rust fungi, many species of which are well known for their role in causing massive yield and subsequent economic losses in agricultural crops worldwide. ...

The fungus Lecanicillium is belonging to the order Hypocreales and is described as anamorphic Cordycipitaceae. This genus is known by its ability to infect other species of fungi such as Agaricus spp., Sphaerotheca spp. [1], Puccinia spp. [2]...etc. On the other hand, it was recorded as entomopathogenic fungus as it can parasitize some species of insects like Mosquito larvae [3]&[4] Bombyx mori...