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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-05-133-3
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2024.05.133.3
Language: English
Citation: Ablazova, M. M. (2024). A review of the biology and biological control of the entomopathogenic fungi-based biological control of the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (hemiptera: aleyrodidae). ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 05 (133), 7-10. Soi: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-05-133-3 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2024.05.133.3 |
Pages: 7-10
Published: 30.05.2024
Abstract: Bemisia tabaci, a species of whitefly, is a significant pest of ornamental and vegetable crops worldwide, causing billions of dollars in annual losses. Adult Bemisia tabaci are tiny insects that deposit large amounts of their oviposita and feed on leaves. They can transmit plant pathogenic viruses and slow down photosynthesis. Chemical insecticides are the most popular method for controlling Bemisia tabaciinfestations, but overuse has led to issues such as health risks, insect resistance, and non-target species extinction. Researchers are now exploring biological control agents like entomopathogenic fungi. B. tabaci's life cycle consists of six stages: egg, juvenile, adult, and nymphal instars. Temperature, relative humidity, and host plants significantly impact the life cycle of whiteflies. The ideal temperature for Bemisia tabaci production is 28°C.
Key words: bemisia tabaci, adult, species, biological control, cotton, okra, potato, tomato.
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