Research Keyword: agricultural pest management

Identification and potential of the hyperparasite Acremonium persicinum as biocontrol agent against coffee leaf rust

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Coffee farmers face major losses from rust disease, and traditional fungicide treatments have become less effective over time. Scientists in China discovered a microscopic fungus called Acremonium persicinum that naturally attacks and kills coffee rust pathogens. Laboratory tests showed this beneficial fungus could eliminate over 90% of rust spores and completely prevent rust infection on coffee leaves, offering a natural and environmentally-friendly solution for protecting coffee crops.

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First Report of Colletotrichum kahawae Causing Anthracnose on Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) in China and Biological Characterization of the Pathogen

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Researchers discovered a serious fungal disease affecting buckwheat crops in China caused by Colletotrichum kahawae, a fungus that ranks among the world’s most damaging plant pathogens. Through laboratory tests, they identified the fungus and determined its optimal growth conditions and which other crops it can infect, including wheat, oats, potatoes, and maize. This is the first time this particular fungus has been reported on buckwheat, and the findings will help farmers develop strategies to prevent and manage the disease.

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Beauveria felina Accelerates Growth When Competing With Other Potential Endophytes

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Scientists studied how Beauveria felina, a fungus used to control crop pests, performs when competing with other fungi naturally found in plants. Surprisingly, B. felina grew faster when other fungi were present, suggesting it could be a robust biocontrol agent. However, researchers caution that introducing any new organism to plants requires careful study of how it affects the entire fungal community living in the plant.

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Insecticidal Action of Local Isolates of Entomopathogenic Fungi Against Bactrocera oleae Pupae

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Olive farmers in Mediterranean countries struggle with the olive fruit fly, which damages olives and reduces oil production. Researchers tested special fungi that naturally infect and kill insects to see if they could control this pest at the soil stage when fly pupae are developing underground. Several fungal species, especially Beauveria bassiana, were effective at reducing survival of emerged adult flies by about 40% compared to untreated flies. This offers a promising natural alternative to chemical pesticides that can harm olive oil quality and lose effectiveness over time.

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