Interactions between Bacillus thuringiensis and selected plant extracts for sustainable management of Phthorimaea absoluta.

ABSTRACT: Phthorimaea absoluta is a global constraint to tomato production and can cause up to 100% yield loss. Farmers heavily rely on synthetic pesticides to manage this pest. However, these pesticides are detrimental to human, animal, and environmental health. Therefore, exploring eco-friendly, sustainable Integrated Pest Management approaches, including biopesticides as potential alternatives, is of paramount importance. In this context, the present study (i) evaluated the efficacy of 10 Bacillus thuringiensis isolates, neem, garlic, and fenugreek; (ii) assessed the interactions between the most potent plant extracts and B. thuringiensis isolates, and (iii) evaluated the gut microbial diversity due to the treatments for the development of novel formulations against P. absoluta. Neem recorded the

SUBMITTER: Ochieng TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11039665 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature