Identification and entomopathogenicity of two novel Sarocladium species isolated from soil in China
Qiongbo Hu
The genus Sarocladium has traditionally been associated with plant endophytism and phytopathogenicity, and entomopathogenic activity has not previously been reported in this genus. In this study, two fungal strains isolated from soil samples collected in China were examined using morphological characterization and phylogenetic analyses to determine their taxonomic positions. Their insecticidal activity was further evaluated against third-instar larvae of Ostrinia furnacalis through laboratory bi