Anna Garriga

Comparative virulence of the fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and two entomopathogenic nematodes against adult truffle beetles ( Leiodes cinnamomeus ) at low temperatures

Abstract The truffle beetle, Leiodes cinnamomeus , is the most important pest in black truffle ( Tuber melanosporum ) plantations during autumn and winter. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are promising biological control agents against L. cinnamomeus , while entomopathogenic fu...