Interaction between the nematode-destroying fungus Arthrobotrys robusta (Hyphomycetales) and Haemonchus contortus infective larvae in vitro.
In an in vitro trial, the effect of the nematode-destroying fungus Arthrobotrys robusta on Haemonchus contortus infective larvae was evaluated in petri dishes containing corn meal agar. After seven days incubation at 25 degrees C, 92.33% (+/- 4.1) predation was recorded.
Mendoza-de Gives
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División Parasitosis Gastroentéricas y Pulmonares de los Rumiantes, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciónes Forestales y Agropecuarias, Morelos, México.
Zavaleta-Mejia
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Quiroz-Romero
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Herrera-Rodriguez
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D
Perdomo-Roldan
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F
D000818:Animals; D006188:Haemonchiasis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D006189:Haemonchus / Q000502:physiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007814:Larva / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D003904:Mitosporic Fungi / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012418:Ruminants / Q000469:parasitology