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This study evaluates how effective combined biological control methods are in protecting maize from the European corn borer and associated fungal infections.

February 5, 2026Ratarstvo i povrtarstvoOpen Access

Effectiveness of combined biological control in protecting maize from the European corn borer and fungal infections

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AĐAnja ĐurićInstitute of Field and Vegetable Crops FFFilip FranetaInstitute of Field and Vegetable Crops APAleksandra Popović

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Field experiment demonstrates reduced fungal infections in maize using combined biological control against pests, suggesting potential for sustainable agriculture.

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This study evaluates how effective combined biological control methods are in protecting maize from the European corn borer and associated fungal infections.
Conducted a field experiment using a randomized block design with four replications.
Applied parasitic wasps of the genus Trichogramma and larvae of the predatory green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea.
Included control groups and treatments for comparison.
Treatments showed a significant reduction in Aspergillus infections compared to controls.
The combination of parasitic wasps and predators led to lower infection rates.
No significant effect was observed on Fusarium infections due to low incidence.

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Đurić et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698433f6f1d9ada3c1fb181f https://doi.org/10.5937/ratpov63-61979

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Field experiment demonstrates reduced fungal infections in maize using combined biological control against pests, suggesting potential for sustainable agriculture.

Effectiveness of combined biological control in protecting maize from the European corn borer and fungal infections

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Effectiveness of combined biological control in protecting maize from the European corn borer and fungal infections

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