Steinernema africanum n. sp. (Rhabditida, Steinernematidae), a New Entomopathogenic Nematode Species Isolated in the Republic of Rwanda
Article Category: Research Paper
Published Online: Oct 26, 2022
Received: Jun 07, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2022-0049
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Alternatives to hazardous insecticides are urgently needed for an environmentally friendly and effective management of insect pests. One such option is the use of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN). To increase the availability of EPN with potential for biocontrol, we surveyed agricultural soils in the Republic of Rwanda and collected two