Bee Studies 2018, Vol 10, Num, 1     (Pages: 015-019)

NOSEMA SPECIES INFECTING PEST AND BENEFICIAL INSECTS IN TURKEY

Mustafa YAMAN 1

1 Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, 140130, Bolu, Türkiye Viewed : 2073 - Downloaded : 942 Microsporidia as a group in entomopathogenic organisms infect both pest and beneficial insects. Their infection in pest insects is desirable while that in beneficial insects is undesirable. The genus Nosema is spesific to insects mainly. Altought high biodiversity of Nosema species is estimated in Turkey, the studies on that genus are limited. In this review article, Nosema species infecting pest and beneficial insects in Turkey are discussed. Keywords : Microsporidia, Nosema, Honey bee, pest and beneficial insects, Turkey