Expressing Parasitoid Venom Protein VRF1 in an Entomopathogen <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> Enhances Virulence toward Cotton Bollworm <i>Helicoverpa armigera</i>
Shuocheng Zeng, Zheguang Lin, Xianhao Yu, Junjie Zhang, Zhen Zou
Abstract
. This result provides a new strategy regarding which venom protein of parasitoid wasps can become part of the arsenal with which to equip entomopathogenic fungi. Utilizing parasitoid wasps with this approach could easily overcome the difficulties of artificial culture and enhance the virulence of other biocontrol agents.
Topics & Concepts
Helicoverpa armigeraBeauveria bassianaBiologyParasitoidBassianaBiological pest controlVirulenceMicrobiologyBotanyLarvaGeneticsGeneEntomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest ControlInsect Resistance and GeneticsInsect symbiosis and bacterial influences