Differential responses of Ceratitis capitata to infection by the entomopathogenic fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum.

ABSTRACT: The medfly Ceratitis capitata is one of the most damaging fruit pests with quarantine significance due to its extremely wide host range. The use of entomopathogenic fungi constitutes a promising approach with potential applications in integrated pest management. Furthermore, developing insect control methods can involve the use of fungal machinery to cause metabolic disruption, which may increase its effectiveness by impairing insect development. Insect species, including C. capitata, relies on reproduction potential, nutrient reserves, metabolic activities, and immune response for survival. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to investigate the impacts of the entomopathogenic fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum on C. capitata pre-mortality. The medfly V8 strain was subjected to labora

SUBMITTER: Djobbi W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10538767 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature