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Beauveria
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Definition
: A mitosporic fungal genus. Teleomorphs are found in the family Clavicipitaceae and include Cordyceps bassiana. The species Beauveria bassiana is a common pathogen of ARTHROPODS and is used in PEST CONTROL.
Other names
bassianas, Beauveria; bassiana, Beauveria; Beauverias; Beauveria bassianas; Beauveria bassiana