Isolation, molecular characterization of indigenous Metarhizium anisopliae using ITS-5.8 s rDNA region and its pathogenicity against white grub, Holotrichia serrata (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

Himanshu Kumar Pankaj Kumar Rajendra Singh Aditya Pathak

Sep 2026 · Biologia · Vol 81 · 0 citations · 53 references

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Characteristic symptoms of fungal infection, including reduced mobility, cessation of feeding, and green sporulation on cadavers, confirmed successful pathogenicity and highlights the strong biocontrol potential of M. anisopliae against H. serrata, suggesting its suitability as an eco-friendly alternative to chemical insecticides.

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