Directed evolution of Metarhizium fungus improves its biocontrol efficacy against Varroa mites in honey bee colonies

Abstract Entomopathogenic fungi show great promise as pesticides in terms of their relatively high target specificity, low non-target toxicity, and low residual effects in agricultural fields and the environment. However, they also frequently have characteristics that limit their use, especially con...

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Main Authors: Jennifer O. Han, Nicholas L. Naeger, Brandon K. Hopkins, David Sumerlin, Paul E. Stamets, Lori M. Carris, Walter S. Sheppard
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/f37cb6f499cc405fa9ac9fe98f9744b3
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