EFFECT OF ADJUVANTS ON THE EFFICACY OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES

Gitanjali Devi¹*
¹Department of Nematology, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, 785013, Assam, India
* Corresponding Author : gitanjali.devi@aau.ac.in

Received : 03-09-2022     Accepted : 27-09-2022     Published : 30-09-2022
Volume : 14     Issue : 9       Pages : 11643 - 11646
Int J Agr Sci 14.9 (2022):11643-11646

Keywords : Entomopathogenic nematodes(EPNs), Adjuvants, Anti-desiccants, Bioefficacy, Insect pests
Academic Editor : Rajesh Aarwe
Conflict of Interest : None declared
Acknowledgements/Funding : Authors are thankful to Department of Nematology, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, 785013, Assam, India
Author Contribution : Sole Author

Entomopathogenic nematodes are one of the potential biocontrol agents against a wide range of insect pest. The entomopathogenic nematodes are mostly adapted to subterranean environments. After application to the above ground parts of plants, nematodes face the risk of desiccation and/or exposure to ultraviolet radiation. In order to enhance efficacy of EPNs following aboveground applications, addition of adjuvants to the spray suspension have been recommended. This review elaborated various adjuvants and their effects on entomopathogenic nematodes