Beauveria

Pronunciation
/bew-VER-ee-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Beauveria
Plural
Beauverias

Definition

A genus of entomopathogenic fungi that are used to control insect pests.

Etymology

Named after the Italian mycologist, Agostino Bassi, not Giovanni Battista Beauveria.

Example

Beauveria bassiana is a commonly used biocontrol agent against agricultural pests.

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