The Chrysodeixis chalcites single nucleopolyhedrovirus (ChchSNPV) infects and kills C. chalcites larvae, an important pest of banana crops in the Canary Islands. Five genotypes present in the most prevalent and widespread isolate in the Canary Islands were sequenced, providing genetic data relevant to the genotypic and phenotypic diversity of this virus.

Chrysodeixis chalcites, an important pest of banana crops on the Canary Islands, is usually controlled by chemical insecticides. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the most prevalent isolate of the Chrysodeixis chalcites nucleopolyhedrovirus (ChchNPV, Baculoviridae) as a biological insecticide. Overall the prevalence of ChchNPV infection in C. chalcites populations was 2.3% (10...

The golden twin-spot moth (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is one of the most important pests in banana production on Canary Islands (Spain). efficacy different biorational insecticides based bioenzyme complexes (Intruder®), plant extracts: Rutaceae and Piperaceae (Avenger®), Lauraceae (BioKnock®), cinnamon, citronella, Menta (Cinamite®), Alliaceae Solanacea (Garlitrol-Forte®), citrus (Prevam®), neem o...

Botanical biopesticides have emerged as sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides, whose indiscriminate use leads several drawbacks human environmental health. To the best of our knowledge, there been no reports on M. pubescens’ bioactivity phytopathogens affecting crops a potential fungicide or antifeedant. This has encouraged us investigate roots this plant source biop...

A Chrysodeixis chalcites single-nucleocapsid nucleopolyhedrovirus wild-type isolate from the Canary Islands, Spain, named ChchSNPV-TF1 (ChchTF1-wt), appears to have great potential as the basis for a biological insecticide for control of the pest. An improved understanding of the genotypic structure of this wild-type strain population should facilitate the selection of genotypes for inclusion i...