The characteristics of indigenous entomopathogenic fungi isolated from insect pests of oil palm Malaysia

Siti Ramlah A.A., . and Ramlee M., . and Mohd Basri W., . The characteristics of indigenous entomopathogenic fungi isolated from insect pests of oil palm Malaysia. pp. 6-13. ISSN 0128-1828

Various entomogenous fungi imperfecti (Deuteromycotina) were isolated from diseased bagworms collected from several sites. Beauveria bassiana was often isolated from Metisa plana sampled at Bukit Cloh Estate Kapar Selangor. It was identified as one of the most important factors in controlling the worst ever bagworm outbreak occurring in 1991 on the estate. Paecilomyces farinosus and Aspergillus flavus together were responsible for drastic and complete mortality of Mahasena corbetti bagworm reared in PORIM outdoor and indoor insectaries in 1991. On the other hand A. candidus is commonly associated with M. plana in indoor insectaries and can possibly contribute to the moderately high mortality. It has been proved to be a potential agent for the control of the insect pest. A. ochraceus and A. flavicep were not often found attacking the bagworms but the study of their pathogenicity should not be neglected. The macroscopic and microscopic characteristics morphological dimensions and importance of these entomopathogens are described

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Various entomogenous fungi imperfecti (Deuteromycotina) were isolated from diseased bagworms collected from several sites. Beauveria bassiana was often isolated from Metisa plana sampled at Bukit Cloh Estate Kapar Selangor. It was identified as one of the most important factors in controlling the worst ever bagworm outbreak occurring in 1991 on the estate. Paecilomyces farinosus and Aspergillus flavus together were responsible for drastic and complete mortality of Mahasena corbetti bagworm reared in PORIM outdoor and indoor insectaries in 1991. On the other hand A. candidus is commonly associated with M. plana in indoor insectaries and can possibly contribute to the moderately high mortality. It has been proved to be a potential agent for the control of the insect pest. A. ochraceus and A. flavicep were not often found attacking the bagworms but the study of their pathogenicity should not be neglected. The macroscopic and microscopic characteristics morphological dimensions and importance of these entomopathogens are described

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Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term:	ELAEIS GUINEENSIS
AGROVOC Term:	ANALISIS MICROBIOLOGICO
AGROVOC Term:	HONGOS ENTOMOGENOS
AGROVOC Term:	HONGOS PATOGENOS
AGROVOC Term:	INSECTOS DANINOS
AGROVOC Term:	MALASIA
AGROVOC Term:	PALMAS OLEAGINOSAS
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:56
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/20931

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