Metarhizium anisopliae ICAR-NBAIR Ma35 for management of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda in Maize

Technology Details:
Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda is a polyphagous invasive pest caused serious damage to the maize crop that warranted immediate control measures. Talc-based formulation of Metarhizium anisopliae ICAR-NBAIR Ma35 effectively reduced the plant damage by 60-80% and increased yield by 45-55%.