Insects, a dinner for two - Larissa Barelli - Brock University

Insects, a dinner for two - Larissa Barelli - Brock University. Application of endophytic, insect-pathogenic fungi to crop species is a green alternative to chemical pesticides. These fungi increase yields through access to limited nutrients, improved stress tolerance, and boosting the plant immune system. Our research delves into the specific interactions the fungus has with the plant and examines how the environment affects nutrient exchange. We examine the genetic basis for this symbiosis as