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Investigations on the establishment of the insect pathogenic fungus Beauveria basiana as an endophyte in oilseed rape
Project
Project code: JKI-BI-08-1213
Contract period: 01.01.2013
- 31.12.2015
Purpose of research: Applied research
With the rapid spreading of the cultivation of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.), the populations of pest insects of rapeseed also increase, in particular the rapeseed pollen beetle (Brassicogethes aeneus) and rape stem weevil (Ceutorhynchus napi). Hence, the aim of the investigations within the scope of biological control is to establish the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana Naturalis ATCC74040 as a systemic endophyte in oilseed rape. Methods of microscopic as well as genetic proof will be developed. The possibilities of the establishment of the insect pathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana as an endophyte in oilseed rape will be investigated. Therefore, inoculation of leaves, stems, and roots of different sorts of oilseed rapes are conducted. The aim is to protect oilseed rape against pest insects. Bioassays to control Meligethes aeneus and Ceutorhynchus napi are planned.
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Subjects
- Crop Protection
- Wildlife Biology
