Title:	Temperature-dependent modeling and spatial predictions for identifying geographical areas in Brazil suitable for the use of Cordyceps javanica in whitefly control.
Authors:	BOAVENTURA, H. A. QUEIRÓS, L. A. SILVA, J. F. A. e GOBLE, T. A. PAZOLINI, K. MARCIANO, A. F. QUINTELA, E. D.
Affiliation:	HELOIZA ALVES BOAVENTURA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE GOIÁS; LIDIANE ALMEIDA QUEIROS, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE GOIÁS; JOSE FRANCISCO ARRUDA E SILVA, CNPAF; TARRYN A. GOBLE, LALLEMAND PLANT CARE; KELLY PAZOLINI, LALLEMAND PLANT CARE; ALLAN F. MARCIANO, LALLEMAND PLANT CARE; ELIANE DIAS QUINTELA, CNPAF.
Date Issued:	2025
Citation:	Journal of Fungi, v. 11, n. 2, 125, 2025.
Description:	Lalguard C99 WP, based on the Cordyceps javanica BRM 27666 strain, is registered in Brazil for whitefly control. Spatial prediction is crucial for optimizing its field use and efficacy. In this study, the optimal temperature for mycelial growth and conidial production of C. javanica is 25–30 ◦C, with no growth at 33–35 ◦C. The highest nymphal mortality occurred at 25 and 30 ◦C, showing lower LT50 values at 30 ◦C. Mycelial growth was similar at 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 ◦C when the fungus was exposed for 6 h and then transferred to a 27.4 ◦C environment; however, growth was slower at 35 ◦C with daily 6 h exposure alternating over 18 h at room temperature (mean of 28.5 ◦C). When the second instar whitefly nymphs were exposed for 6 h or 6 h daily at 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 ◦C, followed by 7 days at fluctuating temperatures (mean of 28.4–30.2 ◦C), nymphal mortality was similar across temperatures. Although other abiotic factors (solar radiation, humidity, rainfall, etc.) must be considered for fungal efficacy, spatial predictions based on fluctuating temperatures indicated that C. javanica is suitable for use throughout Brazil, though its performance varied at constant temperatures in different locations.
Thesagro:	Bemisia Tabaci Fungo Entomógeno Modelo Matemático Controle Químico Controle Integrado
NAL Thesaurus:	Entomopathogenic fungi Mathematical models Cordyceps Plant pests Chemical control Integrated pest management
ISSN:	2309-608X
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11020125
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CNPAF)