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Samson, R.A., Evans, H.C. & Latgé, J-P., 1988

Atlas of Entomopathogenic Fungi

The introductory section includes a list of fungal genera containing entomopathogenic species followed by generic descriptions of each genus, including references to more detailed papers for species identification. This is followed by dichotomous keys to genera for Entomophthorales, Ascomycota and Deuteromycota.

The main body of the work (page 19 thru 127) consists of half-tone photographs and photomicrographs of fungi representative of each genus, arranged in alphabetical order. These enable visual identification to generic level; the references under the genus then lead to species dentification.

This is followed by further chapters on Fungal Pathogenesis, Natural Control, Biotechnology and Biological Control.

Publisher Springer-Verlag, Berlin
Pages 187
ISBN 3-540-18831-2
Coverage A selection of representative species of entomopathogenic fungi (ie fungi growing on and pathogenic to insects - ie not including Laboulbeniomycetes).
Illustrations 4 plates of colour photographs, a few line drawings and numerous half-tone photographs and photomicrographs.
Identify Under a Compound Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Microsope preps universally required.
Difficulty Challenging.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

Beauveria Vuill., 1912 (a genus of anamorphic entomopathogenic fungi) Identification Current
Cordyceps (Fr.) Link, 1833 (caterpillarclubs and truffleclubs) Identification Current
Gibellula Cavara, 1894 (a genus of anamorphic entomopathogenic fungi) Identification Current
Hirsutella Pat., 1892 (a genus of anamorphic entomopathogenic fungi) Identification Current
Torrubiella Boud., 1885 (a genus of ascomycetes) Identification Current
ENTOMOPHTHORALES G. Winter, 1880 (an order of entomophagous fungi) Identification Current

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