Conidiobolus lunulus, a newly discovered entomophthoralean species, pathogenic and specific to leaf-cutter ants

[Display omitted] •Conidiobolus lunulus kills > 85% leaf-cutter ants in 1–2 days under optimal conditions.•Fungal virulence is highest at 24 °C, 88% RH, and when using 2-day-old fungal cultures.•C. lunulus reduces other naturally occurring entomopathogens.•C. lunulus is specific to leaf-cutter an...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of invertebrate pathology 2021-11, Vol.186, p.107685-107685, Article 107685
Hauptverfasser:	Folgarait, Patricia J., Goffré, Daniela
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acromyrmex Animals Ants - microbiology Biological control Conidiobolus - classification Conidiobolus - pathogenicity Conidiobolus - physiology Entomopathogenic Fungi Host-Pathogen Interactions Pest Virulence
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