Identifying key parameters for reliable assessment of entomopathogenic nematodes viability as affected by spray application stress‐related factors
The study concluded that combined measurement of survival, activity and non-lethal stress should be considered in EPN viability assessments when designing PAE to ensure high efficacy of biocontrol agents. © 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Patricia Chueca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9333-8083)
- Marco Pittarello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6748-8790)
- F. Gioelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7545-7847)
- Alberto Alma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4829-4178)
- Cruz Garcerá (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5810-7538)
- Elena Gonella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4779-1300)
- Marco Grella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5932-8495)
- Marco Resecco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5629-1041)
- Sofia V. Prieto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9513-4081)
- Roberto Beltrán‐Martí
Institutions
- Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (ES)
- University of Turin (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-04-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8847
- Primary Topic
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00