Early and late leaf spots caused by Cercospora arachidicola Phaeoisariopsis personata respectively, are the most widespread peanut fungal diseases in West Africa. These lead to notable crop losses rural area. In recent decades, chemical fungicides used fight against losses, but these substances cause big damages environment including animals human beings. Thus, biological control is encouraged ...

Abstract Background The whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), is one of the most damaging pests crops grown in open field and under protected conditions. Owing to indiscriminate use insecticides, whitefly has developed resistance against various insecticides belonging different chemical groups. Use microbial biopesticides (entomopathogenic fungi) can be an effective alterna...

Abstract Background Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (Linn.) Moench, is one of the most important traditional vegetables in India. The crop attacked severely by sucking pests, viz., jassid, Amrasca biguttula Ishida, and whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Genn., throughout its growth period. To control these different entomopathogenic fungi (EPF), Beauveria bassiana , Metarhizium anisopliae Lecanicillium leca...