Topic · Insect Science
Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control is a research topic within Insect Science. Science Explorer counts 20k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the use of entomopathogenic fungi, such as Metarhizium and Beauveria bassiana, as biocontrol agents for insect pests. It covers topics such as biological control, genomic sequencing, endophytic colonization, and the use of nematodes as biocontrol agents. The research also delves into the ecological factors, safety, and potential applications of these fungi in integrated pest management.
- Entomopathogenic Fungi
- Biological Control
- Insect Pathogens
- Biopesticides
- Metarhizium
- Beauveria bassiana
- Genomic Sequencing
- Insect-Pathogenic Bacteria
- Endophytic Colonization
- Nematodes as Biocontrol Agents
- Research works
- 20k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1.9k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 10.0% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
- +16% the tick is no change
- Largest producer
China
30% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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