Table 3 In vitro bioefficacy of Beauveria bassiana against Helopeltis theivora in combination with different adjuvants
From: Role of beneficial fungi in managing diseases and insect pests of tea plantation
Treatment | Mortality of 2nd instar nymphs of Helopeltis theivora when exposed to Beauveria bassiana after days of spray* | |
|---|---|---|
5 days | 10 days | |
T1, Beauveria bassiana + surfactant (Tween 20) | 67.5 (56.1 ± 5.7) | 17.5 (21.6 ± 7.4) |
T2, B. baasiana + humectant (glycerol) | 70.0 (57.1 ± 4.3) | 25.0 (29.3 ± 4.5) |
T3, B. bassiana + surfactant + humectant | 75.0 (60.1 ± 1.9) | 27.5 (31.5 ± 1.7) |
T4, B. bassiana + UV protectant (crude sugar) | 77.5 (62.1 ± 3.5) | 30.0 (33.0 ± 2.6) |
T5, B. bassiana | 62.5 (52.5 ± 3.9) | 20.0 (26.2 ± 3.0) |
CD | N.S. | NS |
SE (d) | 5.7 | 6.1 |
SE (m) | 4.1 | 4.3 |
CV | 14.1 | 20.4 |