# Study on the virulence of <i>Metarhizium anisopliae</i> against <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (J. E. Smith, 1797)

*PRI Rank #19 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect Pest Control Strategies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #19 |
| 18m citations | 22 |
| Journal | Journal of Basic Microbiology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1002/jobm.202300599 |
| Corresponding authors | Perumal Vivekanandhan, Patcharin Krutmuang |
| Institution | Chiang Mai University, Thailand |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect Pest Control Strategies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-pest-control-strategies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1002/jobm.202300599](https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202300599)

## Topics

Metarhizium anisopliae · Spodoptera frugiperda · virulence · Entomopathogenic fungi · biological control · Spodoptera frugiperda · virulence · Insect pest management · mycoinsecticide

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