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Influence of Abiotic Factors on Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Gitanjali Devi

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · pp. 283–290 · Published 15 Feb 2024

10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i34425

Abstract

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are potential biocontrol agents against many insect pests. The infective juveniles (IJs) dwell in soil ecosystem in a free-living state which is responsible for pest suppression under certain environmental condition. These IJs are faced with a wide range of environmental conditions during this stage. Abiotic factors such as temperature, moisture/relative humidity, soil texture and structure, ultraviolet radiation influence the survival, growth and development, and reproduction of entomopathogenic nematodes and ultimately their performance on bioefficacy against insect pests.

Abiotic factors biocontrol agents bioefficacy Entomopathogenic nematodes(EPNs) movement reproduction survival

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