Biocontrol Science and Technology (2013) 23, 794-802

Shengyong Wu, Yulin Gao, Xuenong Xu, Yaping Zhang, Jing Wang, Zhongren Lei and Guy Smagghe (2013)
Laboratory and greenhouse evaluation of a new entomopathogenic strain of Beauveria bassiana for control of the onion thrips Thrips tabaci
Biocontrol Science and Technology 23 (7), 794-802
Abstract: The onion thrips Thrips tabaci is one of the most important pests of greenhouse and open-field broccoli, onion and other crops. However, the current strategy of using synthetic pesticides for its control is inadequate and unsustainable, leading to a growing interest in novel and effective biological control alternatives such as entomopathogenic fungi. Among 20 isolates of Beauveria bassiana tested for virulence against T. tabaci in laboratory bioassays, we found strain SZ-26 as the most potent, causing 83-100% mortality in adults at 1×10⁷ mL⁻¹conidia after 4-7 days. Further experiments in greenhouses showed the strain SZ-26 significantly lowered the numbers of adult and larval stages.
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Database assignments for author(s): Yulin Gao, Xuenong Xu, Guy Smagghe, Zhong-Ren Lei

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
evaluation - screening - selection

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Thrips tabaci	Cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
Beauveria bassiana (entomopathogen)	Thrips tabaci	Cabbage (Brassica oleracea)