Immunological mechanisms of synergy between fungus Metarhizium robertsii and bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. morrisoni on Colorado potato beetle larvae
Sublethal Bt infection increases the susceptibility of Colorado potato beetle to Metarhizium robertsii. Bt infection alters the fungistatic property of the insect cuticle. Sublethal Bt infection suppresses antifungal cellular immune reactions. Sublethal Bt infection inhibits the response of the detoxification system during mycosis.