Journal of Plant Pathology & Microbiology

Department of Nematology, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ambo Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box 37 Ambo, Ethiopia

Publications

• Review Article   
  A Review on the Role of Entomopathoenic Nematodes (EPNs) in Controlling Agricultural Insect Pest
  Author(s): Belay Feyisa*
  
  Billions of dollars are spent annually throughout the world to control and prevent Agricultural insect pest. Many bacteria, fungi, and nematodes occurring naturally in soils are known to suppress Agricultural insect pest activity. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) and their associated bacterial symbionts are highly specific in their host range and compatible with many pesticides. EPNs, also called beneficial nematodes, are commercially used to control insect pests. These nematodes offer an environmentally safe alternative to chemical insecticides, and a wide range of EPNs are effective against various Agricultural insect pests. Are soil parasites that infect different types of arthropods e.g. termites, larva of butterflies, moth, beetles and grasshopper thus affecting them in various ways. They have been utilized in classical, conservation, and augmentative.. View more»
  

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