Open AccessINFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE ON THE MORTALITY OF MYZUS PERSICAE (SULZER) DUE TO THE FUNGAL PATHOGEN ZOOPHTHORA PHALLOIDES BATKO
Author(s) -
Glare T. R.,
Milner R. J.,
Chilvers G. A.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
australian journal of entomology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1440-6055
pISSN - 1326-6756
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-6055.1986.tb01072.x
Subject(s) - myzus persicae , biology , horticulture , biological pest control , nymph , inoculation , botany , aphid
b Nymphs of Myzus persicae inoculated with Zoophthora phalloides were killed at each temperature tested in the range 10–22°C. Mortality was around 50% at 12, 15 and 18°C, but was considerably reduced outside this range. Deaths occurred soonest at 18°C (LT 50 —6.8 days). The low temperature requirement of this fungus limits its potential as a biocontrol agent for aphids in Australia.