Isolation, Identification, Biological Characterization, and Pathogenicity of Entomopathogenic Fungus from the Larvae of the Evergestis extimalis (Scopoli) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
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Researchers discovered a naturally occurring fungus called Mucor hiemalis that can kill Evergestis extimalis, a pest that damages rapeseed crops. They identified optimal growing conditions for this fungus and tested its effectiveness against different life stages of the pest. The fungus proved highly effective, especially against younger larvae, offering a promising natural alternative to chemical pesticides for crop protection.