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Biocontrol is among the most promising methods for a safe,
environmentally benign and sustainable pest control. Microbial
pesticides offer a great potential, and it is anticipated that they
will become a substantial part of the use of all crop protection
products. Their development and commercialization, however, has
been difficult and with many failures. In this book a rational and
structured roadmap has been designed for the development and
commercialization of microbial pest control products for the
control of arthropod pests. The building blocks of the entire
process are identified and essential aspects highlighted.
Biopesticides based on entomopathogenic bacteria, fungi, viruses
and nematodes are elaborately discussed. This systematic roadmap
with a strong focus on economics and market introduction will
assist academic researchers and industrial developers of
biopesticides in accomplishing their goal: the development of
successful cost-effective microbial pesticides.
Biocontrol is among the most promising methods for a safe,
environmentally benign and sustainable crop protection. Microbial
pesticides offer a great potential, and it is anticipated that they
will become a substantial part of the use of all crop protection
products. Their development and commercialization, however, has
been difficult and with many failures. For the first time, a
rational and structured roadmap has been designed for the
development and commercialization of microbial pest control
products, based on entomopathogenic bacteria, fungi, viruses and
nematodes, for the control of arthropod pests. The emphasis lies on
strain screening, product development, up to successful
commercialization, from a bio-industry's viewpoint. The building
blocks of the entire process are identified. The selection criteria
for a microbial pest control agent are defined as well as critical
parameters for the development of the product. Implementation of
the product into an integrated pest management programme is pivotal
for a substantial market uptake. Three phases are distinguished for
successful adoption in the market: an appropriate application
strategy, an optimal implementation strategy, and an effective
adoption strategy. Key success and failure factors are identified.
Registration is a major hurdle for biopesticides. Salient
registration issues are treated and useful information presented.
The road to a successful microbial pest control product is
designed. Diagrams illustrate the stepwise approach of the entire
process. A future perspective on the biopesticide market is
presented with limiting and promotional factors and trends. The
significant drivers for success are food safety concern, new
research and technology, changes in the regulatory climate, and the
occurrence of new invasive pests. This systematic roadmap with a
strong focus on economics and market introduction will assist
academic researchers and industrial developers of bi
"[The book]...provides a balanced picture of the possibilities and
advantages, as well as the challenges, that use of biological crop
protection entails... For anyone involved in the microbial
bioprotectants space, this is a comprehensive resource you won't
want to miss out on. It includes practical yet academic-led
discussion and examples that help establish the roadmap for this
section of the bioag sector."(BioAgWorld) "This book provides a
plethora of knowledge on the biological fight against plant
diseases. It's a must have for everyone involved in plant
science."(Arie Dwarswaard, Greenity) "The authors provide an
overview of beneficial microorganisms against plant pathogens, with
a focus on product development, authorisation and application in
practice. The book is a source of knowledge and inspiration for
researchers, product developers, policy makers and growers."(Doriet
Willemen, Gewasbescherming) With growing concerns about the
environmental impact of synthetic fungicides, increasing levels of
fungicide resistance and increasing regulatory restrictions on
fungicide use, the crop protection sector faces mounting pressure
to replace synthetic fungicides with more environmentally-friendly
biological alternatives for disease control. Microbial
bioprotectants for plant disease management provides a
comprehensive coverage of the recent advances in the development of
more ecologically balanced biological methods to control plant
diseases. The collection offers a focussed review on the
availability and use of bacterial, fungal and viral bioprotectants,
as well as the issues that arise with their development and use.
Edited by two world-renowned figures in the field, Microbial
bioprotectants for plant disease management will be a standard
reference point for researchers in crop protection and agronomy;
government and private sector agencies involved in sustainable
agriculture; agrochemical companies manufacturing/selling crop
protection products; agronomists and farmers wanting to broaden
their knowledge on bioprotectants.
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