Isolation, identification, and pathogenicity of entomopathogenic nematodes occurring in Cappadocia Region, Central Turkey

Yüksel, Ebubekir; Canhilal, Ramazan

doi:10.1186/s41938-019-0141-9

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“…Two EPN species were isolated from twelve EPN populations with a recovery rate of 12%. Although the recovery rate of EPNs varied greatly in earlier surveys of EPNs in the world (0.2% to 70%) [45][46][47], the recovery rate found (12%) in this study was quite similar to those countries in the Mediterranean region such as in Italy (13.8%) [48], in Cameroon (10%) [49], and in Egypt (9.5%) [50]. However, lower and higher prevalence of EPNs were also reported in different countries [51,52].…”

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Identification and Biocontrol Potential of Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Their Endosymbiotic Bacteria in Apple Orchards against the Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

Gümüşsoy

Yüksel

Özer

et al. 2022

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The codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), is one of the major pests in pome fruit production worldwide. Heavy treatment of the larvae of C. pomonella with insecticides triggered the development of resistance to many groups of insecticides. In addition, the increasing concern about the adverse effects of synthetic insecticides on human health and the environment has led to the development of sustainable and eco-friendly control practices for C. pomonella. The entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) (Steinernema and Heterorhabditis spp.) and their endosymbionts (Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus spp.) represent a newly emerging approach to controlling a wide range of insect pests. In the present study, field surveys were conducted in apple orchards to isolate and identify EPNs and their endosymbionts and evaluate their insecticidal efficacy on the larvae of C. pomonella. EPNs were isolated from 12 of 100 soil samples (12%). Seven samples were identified as Steinernema feltiae (Filipjev, 1934) (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae), whereas five samples were assigned to Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (Poinar, 1976) (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae). The pathogenicity of the EPN species/isolates was screened on the last instar larvae of G. mellonella. The two most pathogenic isolates from each EPN species were tested against fifth instar larvae of C. pomonella under controlled conditions. The maximum mortality (100%) was achieved by all EPN species/isolates at a concentration of 100 IJs/larva 96 h after treatment. The endosymbionts of selected H. bacteriophora and S. feltiae species were identified as Photorhabdus luminescens subsp. kayaii and Xenorhabdus bovienii, respectively. The mortality rates ranged between 25 and 62% when the fifth larval instar larvae of C. pomonella were exposed to the treatment of cell-free supernatants of symbiotic bacteria. In essence, the present survey indicated that EPNs and their symbiotic bacteria have good potential for biological control of C. pomonella.

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Identification and Biocontrol Potential of Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Their Endosymbiotic Bacteria in Apple Orchards against the Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

Gümüşsoy

Yüksel

Özer

et al. 2022

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“…Seven isolates of Steinernema feltiae (UKK-1, MKB-2, KBC-4, and two isolates of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (UMK-7 and AVB-15), obtained in a previous study, were included in the bioassays (Yuksel and Canhilal 2019) (Table 1). To obtain fresh IJs, EPNs were reared on the last instar Galleria mellonella larvae (L.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) under controlled conditions (25 ± 2 °C, 60% RH).…”

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Biocontrol potential of endosymbiotic bacteria of entomopathogenic nematodes against the tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Yüksel

2022

Egypt J Biol Pest Control

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Background The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a major pest of tomato plants threatening global tomato production. The control of the pest is becoming increasingly difficult due to the rapid development of resistance to insecticides. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) of families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae are successful biocontrol agents for many insect pests. Recently, their bacteria, Xenorhabdus spp. and Photorhabdus spp. have attracted great attention due to their major role in the pathogenicity of EPNs. In the present study, the pathogenicity of eleven EPNs isolates belonging to Steinernema feltiae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora species was screened against the 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th instar larvae of T. absoluta. The cell-free supernatants and cell suspensions of the symbiotic bacteria from the most efficient isolates were further evaluated for their biocontrol potential in the oral and contact treatments on the larvae of T. absoluta. Results KBC-4 and MCB-8 isolates of S. feltiae showed superior virulence relative to other EPNs species/isolates and induced 90% larval mortality against the 3rd/4th instar of T. absoluta larvae, whereas there were no clear differences in the efficacy of EPNs species/isolates against the 1st/2nd instar of T. absoluta. The 1st/2nd instar of T. absoluta larvae was more susceptible to cell-free supernatants and cell suspension of selected EPNs. The highest mortality (80%) was obtained from X. bovienii MCB-8 strain in the contact treatment of supernatants. In contact treatment of cell suspension, higher mortalities were obtained compared to oral treatments. Mortality rates ranged between 30 and 57.5% in the contact treatments of cell suspensions while the highest mortality did not exceed 20% in oral treatments. The antifeedant activity was observed in oral treatments of cell suspension and most of the larvae avoided feeding on treated leaves. Conclusion The results indicated that symbiotic bacteria of EPNs had a great potential against T. absoluta larvae and contact treatment of cell-free supernatants against early instars of T. absoluta can be an ideal application. However, further studies are needed to investigate the field effectiveness of symbiotic bacteria.

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“…They kill insect pests in 24-72 hours aided by symbiotic bacteria associated with them. They have gained importance due to safety on animals, do not affect non-target organisms, safe to the environment, ease of mass production, application, a commercial formulation of foliar applications, and exemption from registration rigors (Gozel & Kasap, 2015;Abate et al, 2020;Yuksel & Canhilal, 2019;Saleh et al, 2020). The EPNs as bio-control agents have been successful in the control of mainly soil-borne pests, though their use against above-ground pests has also been reported.…”

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Biocontrol Potential of Four Indigenous Entomopathogenic Nematodes From Kenya

Ngugi¹,

Wachira²,

Mbaka³

et al. 2021

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Globally, vegetable production including tomato is constrained by pests and diseases. The tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick.), is a major pest of tomato, mainly managed using chemical pesticides. There is a need for integrated pest management (IPM), approaches that are human and environmentally friendly. The study aimed at molecular identification and virulence evaluation of four entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) against T. absoluta larvae. The DNA was extracted, sequenced, and phylogeny analyzed. The EPNs virulence was evaluated using the insect baiting technique at different nematode concentrations (0-Control, 100, 150, 200, and 250 infective juveniles/ml of distilled water). Larval mortality data were collected for five days. Molecular identification resulted in nucleotide sequence lengths of 877-895 base pairs (bp). All the isolates were found to be Steinernema species of EPNs. The % similarity of the isolates and their close relatives ranged between 82-100%. The isolates closely matched Steinernema spp. AY230184 (Sri Lanka); AY230186 (Kenya), JN651414 (Ethiopia), and MW151701 (Kenya). The sequences were deposited to Genbank as Steinernema sp. Isolate Kalro 75 (MW150871), Steinernema sp. Isolate Kalro S86 (MW150872), Steinernema sp. isolate Kalro97 (MW150873) and Steinernema sp. Isolate KalroR52 (MW150874). All the EPN isolates were virulent against T. absoluta. Isolate Kalro R52 and Kalro S86 recorded the highest mortality of 76±7.5%; 72±15.0% respectively in the 48 h. There was a significant difference (P < 0.001), between all the isolates and the Control. The four EPNs were virulent and have bio-control potential against, T. absoluta. Research on their virulence against T. absoluta in the field is recommended.

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Isolation, identification, and pathogenicity of entomopathogenic nematodes occurring in Cappadocia Region, Central Turkey

Cited by 18 publications

References 22 publications

Identification and Biocontrol Potential of Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Their Endosymbiotic Bacteria in Apple Orchards against the Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

Identification and Biocontrol Potential of Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Their Endosymbiotic Bacteria in Apple Orchards against the Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

Biocontrol potential of endosymbiotic bacteria of entomopathogenic nematodes against the tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Biocontrol Potential of Four Indigenous Entomopathogenic Nematodes From Kenya

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