Fungus preparation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004724",
  "term": "Fungus preparation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A product obtained from fungi that kills or harms insects because the fungus is pathogenic to them, such as spore formulations of Beauveria bassiana or Metarhizium anisopliae used as biological pest control. The active units are usually spores, which infect the insect through its cuticle. It is regulated as a biopesticide.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1226 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fungus-preparation/"
}