@article{article_1681652, title={Fusarium proliferatum: isolation, identification and evaluation of its association with the model insect Galleria mellonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)}, journal={Journal of Anatolian Environmental and Animal Sciences}, volume={10}, pages={416–423}, year={2025}, DOI={10.35229/jaes.1681652}, author={Güner, Pınar and Er, Aylin and Aşkun, Tülin and Deniz Sönmez, Görkem and Şengül, Selin Meryem}, keywords={Fusarium proliferatum, Galleria mellonella, developmental biology, fungal pathogenicity, identification, isolation}, abstract={Although the genus Fusarium is widely recognized for including significant plant pathogens and mycotoxin producers, many Fusarium species have also demonstrated promising potential for insect control. These species exhibit characteristics such as high mortality rates, rapid action, and prolific sporulation, making them attractive candidates for agricultural pest management. In this study, the micro and macromorphology, DNA sequencing, and the effects on the model insect Galleria mellonella of Fusarium proliferatum isolated from soil using the trap method were investigated. Morphological analyses revealed detailed colony and spore structures on various agar media. Species identification was confirmed through DNA analysis using ITS and CaM gene sequences. F. proliferatum was observed to prolong the larval stage of model ınsect G. mellonella while reducing pupal duration, weight, and total egg production. Our findings indicate that the fungus exerts a dose-dependent impact on the development and reproduction of G. mellonella. Future studies should focus on identifying secondary metabolites responsible for the observed biological effects, evaluating possible effects on non-target organisms, and conducting field trials under different environmental conditions.}, number={4}, publisher={Bülent VEREP}, organization={TÜBİTAK}