标题：Biocompatible Formulation of Potential Fungal Biopesticide Nomuraea rileyi (f.) Samson for the Improved Post Treatment Persistence and Biocontrol Potential
摘要：The development of pest control measures using microorganisms, especially entomopathogens, has receivedincreasing attention in recent years. Formulation of biological control agent is an important criterion forsustainable agriculture. Fungal biopesticides mainly Nomuraea rileyi is widely used to control various economicimportant insect pests. In the present study, various formulations of N. rileyi biogel, oil and hydrogel wereprepared, and evaluated for post treatment persistence under different temperatures and the biocontrolpotential against groundnut defoliator Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera Noctuidae). Among theformulations, maximum rate of persistence was recorded in biogel. Fungal spores could retain the viability inall the tested temperatures in biogel formulation. Enhanced pesticidal activity was also recorded in the sameformulation. The present study suggests the possible utilization of biogel formulation of N. rileyi to controleconomic important pests under field conditions.
