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Mona A.Hussein*and Abdel-Aty, M. A. 2012. Formulation oftwo native entomopathogenic nematodes at room temperature. Journal of Biopesticides, 5(0): 23-27
In manycommercial EPNs-based biopesticide companies, formulations ranging from the impregnationof EPNs on artificial sponge to highly advanced granular formulations have beendeveloped. Major challenges have included the development of room-temperatureshelf stability, ease of use, and contamination control. The aim of this workwas to evaluate the suitability of two indigenous EPNs, Heterorhabditisbacteriophora (BA1) and Steinernema carpocapsae (BA2), forformulation and storage on Hydrogel, Kaolinite and Calcium Alginate at roomtemperature. The survival and virulence of both nematodes in the threeformulations were discussed. Comparing the two nematodes, it was found that thestorage potential of BA2juveniles was only superior to that of BA1 in case offormulation with Calcium alginate. The pathogenicity of the two EPNs in the threeformulations was tested against the wax moth, Galleria mellonella. Itwas concluded that BA2 was more virulent than BA1 to the larvae of the waxmoth, G. mellonella in all tested formulae.
How to cite this article:
Mona A.Hussein*and Abdel-Aty, M. A. 2012. Formulation oftwo native entomopathogenic nematodes at room temperature. Journal of Biopesticides, 5(0): 23-27
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