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Chinese Journal of Biological Control ›› 2023, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (2): 305-312.DOI: 10.16409/j.cnki.2095-039x.2023.03.002

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Biological Characteristics and Pathogenicity of Four Dominant Pathogenic Fungi of Overwintering Larvae of Ostrinia furnacalis in Xinjiang Desert Oasis Region

WANG Xiaowu1,2, JIANG Xudong1,3, DING Xinhua1,3, YUAN Zihan1,4, FU Kaiyun1,3, JIA Zunzun1,3, TOULXUN Ahemaiti1,3, GUO Wenchao1,3   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Control for Desert Oasis Crops in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Urumqi 830091, China;
    2. Institute of Microbiology Application, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Microbiology for Special Environments, Urumqi 830091, China;
    3. Institute of Plant Protection, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Urumqi 830091, China;
    4. College of Agriculture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China
  • Received:2021-12-06 Online:2023-04-08 Published:2023-04-13

Abstract: The taxonomic status, biological characteristics and biocontrol potential of four dominant pathogenic fungi isolated from naturally diseased overwintering Ostrinia furnacalis larvae in Xinjiang desert oasis area were determeind. The strains were identified as Aspergillus nomius, Beauveria bassiana, Penicillium raistrickii, and Lecanicillium attenuatum. The colony growth rate of A. nomius was 10.10 mm/d, the spore germination rate was 96.83% at 48 h, the spore production was 1.84×1010 spores/mL at 14 d. A. nomius had the strongest virulence to the third instar larvae of O. furnacalis, with LT50 and LC50 of 4.16 d and 4.283×102 spores/mL, respectively, and a 7-d cumulative corrected mortality rate of 93.94%. B. bassiana came second in virulence, with LT50 and LC50 of 5.03 d and 1.724×104 spores/mL, respectively, and a 7-d cumulative mortality rate of 73.48%. With LT50, LC50 and a 7-d cumulative mortality rate of 5.04 d, 1.829×104 spores/mL, and 69.80%, respectively, L. attenuatum showed no significant virulence than B. bassiana, P. raistrickii had low virulence to O. furnacalis, with LT50, LC50 and 7-d cumulative mortality rate of 6.04 d, 4.062×105 spores/mL, and 53.03%, respectively. When inoculated with 1×108 spores/mL A. nomius spore suspension for 2 days, the 3rd instar larvae of O. furnacalis showed slow movement, no feeding and death; black-brown spots began to appear on the rear part, the whole body gradually dried up, and at 7 d since inoculation yellow-green hyphae grew on the insects and a large number of spores produced from the insects. In summary, A. nomius has strong pathogenicity and high mortality rate for the 3rd instar larvae of O. furnacalis and is of great application potential.

Key words: Ostrinia furnacalis, entomopathogenic fungi, biological characteristics, pathogenicity, biological control

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