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Mycoinsecticide, specifically Isaria fumosorosea, is an eco-friendly microbial insecticide that targets a wide range of insect pests while being safe for the environment. It operates by attaching to the insect's body, germinating, and releasing toxins that ultimately lead to the insect's death. Despite its advantages, such as being target-specific and compatible with Integrated Pest Management, it has limitations including slower action compared to chemical pesticides and dependence on environmental conditions.

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Mycoinsecticide, specifically Isaria fumosorosea, is an eco-friendly microbial insecticide that targets a wide range of insect pests while being safe for the environment. It operates by attaching to the insect's body, germinating, and releasing toxins that ultimately lead to the insect's death. Despite its advantages, such as being target-specific and compatible with Integrated Pest Management, it has limitations including slower action compared to chemical pesticides and dependence on environmental conditions.

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Mycoinsecticide – Isaria fumosorosea

An Eco-Friendly Tool for Insect Pest Management


COURSE TITLE-BIOPESTICIDES AND
Presented by: [Your Name]
BIOFERTILIZERS
COURSE NO. - AG. MICRO 6.2(2+1)
Date: [Your Date] TO - DR. RAGHUNANDAN B. L
SUBMITTED
SUBMITTED BY- DEVESH SEVAR
ROLL .NO – 12
REGISTRATION NO - 3010222010
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Introduction
• - Mycoinsecticides are
microbial insecticides
that use living fungi as
their active ingredients
to control insect pests.
• - Isaria fumosorosea is a
prominent fungal species
used in biocontrol.
• - Targets a wide range of
insect pests and is safe
for the environment.
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Mode of Action
Spore attaches to insect body
Germinates and penetrates
cuticle
Grows inside insect body
Releases toxins and enzyme
Insect dies
Fungus comes out and forms new
spores
New spores infect other
insects
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Target Pests
It targets a broad range of insect
pest:-
• - Whiteflies
• - Aphids
• - Thrips
• - Mealybugs
• - Scale insects
• - Mites
• - Lepidopteran larvae
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Formulation and
Application
• - Common formulations: WP
(Wettable Powder), SC
(Suspension Concentrate).
• - Applied as foliar spray.
• - Requires high humidity (above
70%) and moderate temperature
for efficacy.
• - Repeated applications may be
necessary.
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Advantages
• - Environmentally friendly
• - Target-specific
• - Compatible with IPM
(Integrated Pest Management)
• - Low resistance development in
pests
• - Safe for non-target organisms
and pollinators
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Limitations
• - Slower action compared to
chemical pesticides
• - Efficacy depends on
environmental conditions
• - Shelf life and formulation
stability challenges

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Recent Research and
Developments
• - Nano-formulations to improve
shelf life and efficacy
• - Combination with other
biocontrol agents or botanicals
• - Genome sequencing for better
strain selection
• - Field trials under varied
climatic conditions

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Conclusion
• - Isaria fumosorosea is a
promising tool for sustainable
pest management.
• - Plays a vital role in reducing
chemical pesticide use.
• - Ongoing research continues to
enhance its application and
effectiveness.

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REFRENCE
• CABI Datasheet on Isaria
fumosorosea.
• EPA fact sheet- PFR-97
• Journal of Invertebrate Pathology
• T Stanes official website
• ResearchGate article on fungal
bioinsecticides.

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