Microascales (entomopathogens)

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Scopulariopsis brevicaulis
Author: J. Scott
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Microascales (entomopathogens)

This order of ascomycete fungi contains mainly saprobic and plant pathogenic species but also some arthropod pathogens that are of interest as possible biological control agents against insect pests. The order is characterized by morphological and genetic features.

For details see the respective page in Wikipedia.

For plant pathogenic species in this order see the page on plant-pathogenic Microascales


The following genera of entomopathogens are currently entered in the system: