# Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/entomopathogenic-microorganisms-in-pest-control-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 481,727 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the use of entomopathogenic fungi, such as Metarhizium and Beauveria bassiana, as biocontrol agents for insect pests. It covers topics such as biological control, genomic sequencing, endophytic colonization, and the use of nematodes as biocontrol agents. The research also delves into the ecological factors, safety, and potential applications of these fungi in integrated pest management. |
| Domain | Life Sciences |
| Field | Agricultural and Biological Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T11436 |
| Works | 58,366 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Huanming Yang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/huanming-yang/)
- [Eugene V. Koonin](https://scholariq.org/researchers/eugene-v-koonin/)
- [Bernard Henrissat](https://scholariq.org/researchers/bernard-henrissat/)
- [Jean Weissenbach](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jean-weissenbach-2/)
- [David A. Wardle](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-a-wardle/)
- [Patrick Wincker](https://scholariq.org/researchers/patrick-wincker/)
- [Nikos C. Kyrpides](https://scholariq.org/researchers/nikos-c-kyrpides/)
- [Michael A. Pfaller](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-a-pfaller/)
- [Masahira Hattori](https://scholariq.org/researchers/masahira-hattori/)
- [Erko Stackebrandt](https://scholariq.org/researchers/erko-stackebrandt/)
- [P.W. Crous](https://scholariq.org/researchers/p-w-crous/)
- [Igor V. Grigoriev](https://scholariq.org/researchers/igor-v-grigoriev/)

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