New insights into the mechanisms of fungal pathogenesis in insects.
Entomopathogenic fungi are attracting attention as potential biological control agents of insect pests. The mechanisms of pathogenesis have parallels with those of some plant-pathogenic fungi, particularly in the areas of formation of an infection structure, entry into the host and toxin-mediated host death. Understanding these processes will provide a rational basis for strain selection and improvement.
Clarkson
J M
JM
Microbial Pathogenicity Group, School of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, UK. j.clarkson@bath.ac.uk
Charnley
A K
AK
D000818:Animals; D005658:Fungi / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D007313:Insecta / Q000382:microbiology*; D009183:Mycotoxins; D010572:Pest Control, Biological / Q000379:methods; D010944:Plants / Q000382:microbiology
D009183:Mycotoxins