Insecticidal and growth inhibitory activity of gut microbes isolated from adults of Spodoptera litura (Fab.)
Abstract Background Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) commonly known as tobacco caterpillar is a polyphagous pest that causes significant damage to many agricultural crops.The extensive use of chemical insecticides against S.litura has resulted in development of resistance.In order to find potential biocontrol agents, gut microbes w