Heterorhabditis Bacteriophora: An Ecofriendly Biological Control Agent

Authors

  • Elizabeth Gerdes Sartorius Stedim Biotechnology Laboratory, Biotechnology Research and Training Center, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, USA
  • Devang Upadhyay Sartorius Stedim Biotechnology Laboratory, Biotechnology Research and Training Center, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, USA
  • Leonard D. Holmes Sartorius Stedim Biotechnology Laboratory, Biotechnology Research and Training Center, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, USA
  • Sivanadane Mandjiny Department of Chemistry and Physics, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, USA
  • Rebecca Bullard-Dillard School of Graduate Studies and Research, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, USA
  • Meredith Storms College of Arts & Sciences, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, USA
  • Michael Menefee Thomas Family Center for Entrepreneurship, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2016.v12n10p%25p

Abstract

The entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, is an environmentally safe alternative to chemical pesticides. It is half of a symbiotic relationship with the bacteria, Photorhabdus luminescens which lives in the nematode gut. Heterorhabditis bacteriophora has a wide range of susceptible insects making it a very effective alternative to current biological control practices. The nematode has been proven to be safe to humans, nontarget insects, wildlife, fauna, and water. For this reason, as well as consumers’ increasing consciousness of health issues, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora should be considered as a viable alternative and researched more thoroughly.

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Published

2017-01-04

How to Cite

Gerdes, E., Upadhyay, D., Holmes, L. D., Mandjiny, S., Bullard-Dillard, R., Storms, M., & Menefee, M. (2017). Heterorhabditis Bacteriophora: An Ecofriendly Biological Control Agent. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 12(10). https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2016.v12n10p%p

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ESJ DECEMBER 2016 /SPECIAL/ EDITION

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