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This contributed volume provides an in-depth examination of entomopathogenic fungi, focusing on their diversity, ecological roles, and potential as biocontrol agents. It brings together contributions from leading scholars and practitioners to explore key research and applications in this dynamic field.
The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including classification and evolutionary dynamics of entomopathogenic fungi, their genomic and molecular determinants, and their interactions with insect hosts. The book also explores the role of secondary metabolites in fungal virulence, along with innovative applications in agriculture and pest management. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and opportunities in commercializing these fungi for sustainable agriculture, providing a comprehensive overview of their biocontrol potential. Further, it discusses the diverse applications of fungal secondary metabolites in the pharmaceutical industry and medicinal chemistry.
Blending theoretical perspectives with practical case studies, this volume serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in mycology, entomology, and biotechnology. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the ecological roles of entomopathogenic fungi and their transformative potential in pest management and sustainable agriculture.
Contents
Section - Diversity.- Fungi That Hunt: Diversity, Mechanisms, and Evolutionary Perspectives.- Classification of Entomopathogenic Fungi and Evolutionary Dynamics.- Global Potential Distribution of Cordyceps militaris, C. tenuipes and Ophiocordyceps nutans.- Section - Genomics.- Genomics of Entomopathogenic Fungi.- Genetic Manipulation of Entomopathogenic Fungi for Enhanced Virulence Against Insect Pests.- Molecular Determinants of Entomopathogenic Fungi.- Section - Host Pathogen Interactions.- Host Pathogen Interaction Between Entomopathogenic Fungi and Insect Hosts.- Insights into Trichoderma and its Host Specificity.- Entomopathogenic Fungi Mediating Plant Growth and Reducing Insect Infestation.- Entomopathogenic Fungi in Plant Growth Promotion and Pest Resistance.- Role of Endophytic Entomopathogenic Fungi.- Section - Secondary Metabolites.- Role of Secondary Metabolites in Entomopathogenic Fungal Virulence.- Enzymes from Entomopathogenic Fungi.- Biofunctional Applications of Trichoderma spp. (Hypocreaceae): Potential in the Production of Indole Acetic Acid, Growth Promoter, Biofungicide and Fertilizer in Rice Cultivation.- Pharmaceutical applications of secondary metabolites of EPF.- Section - Biocontrol.- Application of Entomopathogenic Fungi as Biocontrol Agents.- The Control of Fire Ants with Emphasis on the Use of Entomopathogenic Fungi.- Entomopathogenic Fungi Indigenous to Oaxaca, Mexico: A Biological Solution Against Scyphophorus acupunctatus on Agave spp. (Asparagaceae).- Section - Agricultural Applications.- Application of Entomopathogenic Fungi in Agricultural Sector.- Challenges and Opportunities in the Commercialization of Entomopathogenic Fungi for Sustainable Agriculture.- Strategies in Mass Production of Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Purpureocillium lilacinum, and Lecanicillium lecanii for Agricultural Application.- Ecological Roles and Functions of Entomopathogenic Fungi in Insect Population Dynamics.- Section - Bioinsecticides and Pest Management.- Application of Entomopathogenic Fungi as Biopesticides.- Advances in the Production of Bioinsecticides Based on Conidia from Entomopathogenic Fungi.- Application of Entomopathogenic Fungi as Biocontrol Agents for Insect Pest Management.- Synergistic Strategies: Enhancing Pest Management through the Compatibility of Entomopathogenic Fungi and Other Biocontrol Agents.- Entomopathogenic fungi and their Nano formulations: Bridging nature and technology for effective pest management.- Section - Innovative Future Applications.- Futurology of Entomopathogenic Fungi.- Innovative Applications and Future Potential of Entomopathogenic Fungi.- Restoration of SoilFertility Using Entomopathogenic and Endophytic Fungi.- Tapping the Untapped Potential of Entomopathogen Trichoderma.- A Critical Review of the Taxonomic Status of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Chán Huā and its Relationship to Ophiocordyceps sobolifera.- Safety assessment and residual pathogenic effects of entomopathogenic fungi.
