AgroEco

Claim · #6492035

entomopathogenic fungi (various) · biocontrol · Spodoptera frugiperda

biocontrol · effect: beneficial

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Verbatim source quote

“Effects of entomopathogenic fungi (EPFs) and cropping systems on parasitoids of fall armyworm on maize”
Authors
Yousefi M., Marja R., Barmettler E., Six J., Dray A., Ghazoul J.
Year
2024
Publication
Agronomy for Sustainable Development
Page
13

AI critic verdicts

  • agroecologist · plausible

    “Entomopathogenic fungi (e.g., Metarhizium, Beauveria) are well-documented biocontrol agents against Spodoptera frugiperda on maize; source quote directly references EPFs managing fall armyworm in cropping systems.”

  • plant-pathologist · plausible

    “Entomopathogenic fungi (e.g., Metarhizium, Beauveria) are well-documented biocontrol agents against Spodoptera frugiperda on maize; source quote directly supports the structured fields.”

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