Entomopathogens and Their Application in Pest Biological Control
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Interests: entomopathogenic fungi; entomopathogenic nematodes; microbiological control; native isolates; application
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for pesticide-residue-free food, environmental pollution, and regulations on the use of agrochemicals have increased the importance of biological pest control in agriculture, particularly regarding the use of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, nematodes, viruses, and protozoa. The development of research projects in this field, mainly focused on virulent strains, molecular identification of new species, sites of action, and formulation and field application, makes it essential to create spaces for their publication and discussion.
The future of healthy food production largely depends on the proper use of these microorganisms in the field. In this regard, the aim of this Special Issue is to publish information primarily on the following topics:
- Reports on new strains of invasive species.
- Molecular identification of entomopathogenic species.
- Formulation and field application of microorganisms.
We welcome all types of articles, including original research, opinions, and reviews.
Prof. Dr. Víctor Manuel Hernández Velázquez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microbiological control
- entomopathogen
- application
- formulation
- virulence
- interaction
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