New insights into the mechanisms of fungal pathogenesis in insects

被引:354
作者
Clarkson, JM [1 ]
Charnley, AK [1 ]
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[1] UNIV BATH, SCH BIOL & BIOCHEM, MICROBIAL PATHOGEN GRP, BATH BA2 7AY, AVON, ENGLAND
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10.1016/0966-842X(96)10022-6
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Entomopathogenic fungi are attracting attention as potential biological control agents of insect pests. The mechanisms of pathogenesis have parallels with those of some plant-pathogenic fungi, particularly in the areas of formation of an infection structure, entry into the host and toxin-mediated host death. Understanding these processes will provide a rational basis for strain selection and improvement.
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