Beauveria bassiana

A species of Beauveria

The fungus known as beauveria bassiana has a surprising application for human agriculture. Naturally occurring in soil, it parasitizes many insect species, causing “white muscadine disease” and killing its host rather swiftly. It is therefore deliberately applied to some crops as a biological pesticide, and commercial strains have been developed to affect wider ranges of insect species.

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive

General Info About Beauveria bassiana

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Attributes of Beauveria bassiana

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Nutrient Gathering

Parasitic

Substrate

On insects

You can find Beauveria bassiana by these plants:

Spruces

How to Identify Beauveria bassiana

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Habitat of Beauveria bassiana

Beauveria bassiana is a parasitic fungus that can be found on various insects such as aphids, whiteflies, termites. thrips, grasshoppers, and certain types of beetles. Once it comes in contact with its host, the fungus grows inside the insect's body which leads to death just in a few days.

Scientific Classification of Beauveria bassiana

Phylum

Sac fungi