Biomeasures in Havana
Some of the bacteria and fungal species used in urban agriculture in Havana
l Beauvaria bassiana , a fungus: to control the banana root borer, the sweet potato weevil, the ricewater weevil, and the sugarcane borer.
l Verticillium lecanii , a fungal species: specifically bred to control the sweet potato whitefly, one of the most damaging pests in Cuba
l Trichoderma, a fungal species: used to control soil borne diseases that attack tobacco, tomatoes and pepper.