Abstract
Scanning electron microscopy allowed us to distinguish the successive phases induced on the integument by virulent and nonvirulent strains. By chemical analyses, the epicuticular hydrocarbons alterations were observed on Ostrinia nubilalis and Melolontha melolontha larval integument. More precisely, only within the first 6 hr or so, even before the spore germination, several monomethylalkanes completely disappeared, even if the strain was not able to specifically penetrate in the host. Finally, between 32 and 51% of the cuticular hydrocarbons of M. melolontha and 77 and 86% of those of O. nubilalis might be affected 96 hr after a cuticular application of conidia of Beauveria bassiana or B. brongniartii.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
