{"id":2546,"date":"2022-09-21T13:36:37","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T11:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/?p=2546"},"modified":"2022-09-21T13:36:37","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T11:36:37","slug":"beauveria-bassiana-an-insect-parasitic-fungus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/en\/beauveria-bassiana-un-fungo-parassita-degli-insetti-infestanti\/","title":{"rendered":"Beauveria Bassiana: a parasitic fungus of insect pests"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beauveria Bassiana: a remedy against insects in agriculture<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Beauveria bassiana deserves special mention.<\/strong> is an antagonistic, endophytic and entomopathogenic fungus that was discovered by the entomologist Agostino Bassi in 1835. This microorganism acts as a parasite of several insect families and is therefore widely used for plant and crop protection in agriculture. The fungus, in particular, emits spores that, once in contact with the insect's cuticle and in the presence of appropriate thermo-hygrometric conditions, germinate and penetrate the body of the target insect by means of thin hyphae that are destined to expand and multiply inside. Infection stops if it occurs shortly before the insect moults. Otherwise, the fungus continues to develop and newly formed hyphae and blastospores enter the insect's circulatory system.<\/p>\n

The development of the infection in the insect<\/strong><\/h3>\n

At this point, the infection progresses, leading within 3-5 days to the death of the victim. Not only that, after the death of the insect and under conditions of high humidity (above 90%), conidial efflorescence may appear on the outside of the body. This is a kind of white foam that contributes to the further spread of the fungus infection. The fungus is therefore a real remedy against pests. However, it must be said that many of them have developed real natural defences against Beauveria bassiana over the years. Others, however, are susceptible and can therefore be exterminated by using the fungus in plant protection products.<\/p>\n

Beauveria Bassiana: strains and use in agriculture<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In this regard, it is worth mentioning that there are several strains of Beauveria Bassiana<\/strong>. The main ones are:<\/p>\n