ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Interactions between the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana and the Neotropical predator Eriopis connexa (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): Implications in biological control of pest
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Botanical Institute Carlos Spegazzini (FCNyM-UNLP), Calle 53#477, 1900 La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Centre of Parasitological and Vector Studies (CEPAVE), CCT La Plata-CONICET-UNLP,
Boulevard 120 s/n between 61 and 64, 1900 La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Laboratory of Ecotoxicology: Pesticides and Biological Control, Centre of Parasitological and Vector Studies
(CEPAVE-CONICET-UNLP), Boulevard 120 s/n between 61 and 64, 1900 La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Submission date: 2017-08-23
Acceptance date: 2017-11-15
Corresponding author
Ana Clara Scorsetti
Botanical Institute Carlos Spegazzini (FCNyM-UNLP), Calle 53#477, 1900 La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Botanical Institute Carlos Spegazzini (FCNyM-UNLP), Calle 53#477, 1900 La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Journal of Plant Protection Research 2017;57(4):389-395
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ABSTRACT
Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) are serious pests of crops causing direct damage by feeding
and indirect by the transmission of plant viruses. The use of conventional insecticides
for controlling aphids has caused different problems and insecticide resistance. Accordingly,
there is more interest in alternative control methods such as biological control
by natural enemies for sustainable agricultural management. Among biological control
agents, entomopathogenic fungi are one of the most significant microbial pathogens of
insects. Also, Coccinellidae, as a major group, is a serious natural enemy. Both larval and
adult stages of Coccinellidae feed on different soft-body pests, such as aphids. Eriopis
connexa (Germar) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is a common species in agroecosystems
of the Neotropical region where it is considered to be a potential control agent. Pathogens
and arthropod natural enemies may contribute to the control of phytophagous
pests; however, it is important to assess potential interactions within biological control
agents that share hosts (intraguild interaction) to evaluate their combined use for pest
control. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the compatibility and interaction
(lethal and sublethal effects) between E. connexa and the entomopathogenic fungus
Beauveria bassiana (Bals.-Criv.) Vuill. (Ascomycota: Hypocreales). Both are important
biological control agents of aphids. The pathogenicity of B. bassiana against larvae, pupae
and adults of the predator E. connexa was evaluated, and results showed, that B. bassiana
infected the coleopteran. On the other hand, interaction between B. bassiana and the
predator was evaluated through infected-prey. The effects of fungus on larvae survival
were significantly different when we analyzed the accumulated survival (from first larval
instar to adulthood). The daily fecundity was significantly reduced at five days compared
to control group. By contrast, no significant differences were observed between the five
oviposition days in the rate of hatched eggs. This study shows that despite having received
a single dose of the fungus in its life cycle, the population parameters of the predator
E. connexa are affected. More studies would be necessary to help identify interactions between
microbes and natural enemies to increase and enhance opportunities and further
develop biological pest control programs.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors have declared that no conflict of interests exist.
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