Morphogenetic identification and enzymatic determination of local isolate fungi associated with mosquitoes at Assiut Governorate
Sina M Morsy, Farouk A Abdel-Galil, Ahmed I A Farghal, Mohamed A Abdel-Nasser, Sara E Mousa · 2026
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Description
Fungi that attack insects could offer greener mosquito control, and a 2026 study by Sina M Morsy catalogs local options from Assiut Governorate in Egypt. The research article names fungi found on mosquitoes by shape and DNA, then tests their enzyme output for breaking down insect cuticle.
Eight species were described, including four Fusarium species and the known insect pathogen Purpureocillium lilacinum. Twenty-two isolates produced enzymes such as proteases, lipases, and chitinases at varying strengths in the screening assays. The strongest combined profiles came from P. lilacinum and Fusarium equiseti, marking them as priority options for greener pest control trials in the region.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Sina M Morsy, Farouk A Abdel-Galil, Ahmed I A Farghal, Mohamed A Abdel-Nasser, Sara E Mousa |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 57 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |