Insight into Biological Control Potential of against Asian Citrus Psyllid as a Vector of Citrus Huanglongbing Disease in America.

Studies on Speare are scarce. Among these, some reports have focused on phenotypic identification, based on its morphological structure and morphometric characteristics. This fungus is known to control economically important citrus crop pests. In recent years, has received increased attention as a control agent for the Asian citrus psyllid Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae), which causes the Huanglongbing (HLB) disease. Unfortunately, formal strains characterization is marginal, which mainly involves the role of biologically active exudates (metabolites) produced during their growth. Information regarding their mode of action and biocontrol potential is limited. However, epizootics reports of this fungus, under suitable environmental conditions for its development (25 °C to 28 °C and ~80% relative humidity), have demonstrated its parasitization efficacy. Therefore, it becomes challenging to determine whether strains may be developed as commercial products. In this review, we showed relevant information on isolation and bioassay strategies of to evaluate potential biocontrol strains under laboratory and field conditions in America.