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Current Status, Challenges, and Prospects of Biopesticides

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Science and Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2021) | Viewed by 17861

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Surendra K. Dara

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University of California Cooperative Extension, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Interests: small fruits; vegetable crops - general; plants and their systems; plant management systems; insects, mites, and other arthropods affecting plants; microbial control, biologicals; pathogens and nematodes affecting plants; integrated pest management systems; conservation and efficient use of water
Dr. Stefan T. Jaronski

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Jaronski Mycological Consulting LLC, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA
Interests: the ecology of insect pathogens; entomopathogenic fungi and Microsporida; microbial pest control agents; fungi

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Various pests, including arthropods, nematodes, pathogens, and weeds, cause significant crop damage warranting the use of pesticides, among other options, to suppress their populations. With the increased emphasis on sustainable crop production, research on developing various biopesticide formulations and their use in commercial crop production has been gradually increasing in the past few years. While the market for the biopesticides is projected to grow continuously, there is a need for understanding the modes of action of various biopesticide active ingredients, efficacy of the commercial formulations against various pests under diverse farming conditions, their interaction with other farming practices, their storage and handling, as well as their compatibility with other agricultural inputs, and strategies for improving their efficacy.

We are putting together a Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health to provide a global overview of the current status, challenges, and prospects of biopesticides. We would like to invite manuscripts based on original research or reviews of recent developments to this Special Issue intended to improve our knowledge of biopesticides and their role in promoting sustainable crop production around the world.

Dr. Surendra K. Dara
Dr. Stefan T. Jaronski
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • biopesticides
  • microbial control
  • biofungicides
  • sustainable agriculture
  • integrated pest management

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The Deviation of the Behaviors of Rice Farmers from Their Stated Willingness to Apply Biopesticides—A Study Carried Out in Jilin Province of China
by Hongpeng Guo, Fanhui Sun, Chulin Pan, Baiming Yang and Yin Li
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(11), 6026; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18116026 - 3 Jun 2021
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The substitution of chemical pesticides by biopesticides is crucial to ensure the quality of agricultural products and to foster environmental sustainability. This study takes the willingness and the behaviors of rice farmers on the application of biopesticides as the research object. The survey [...] Read more.
The substitution of chemical pesticides by biopesticides is crucial to ensure the quality of agricultural products and to foster environmental sustainability. This study takes the willingness and the behaviors of rice farmers on the application of biopesticides as the research object. The survey questionnaire was designed based on the theory of rational small-scale farmers from three aspects: “individual and family characteristics of farmers”, “cognition of farmers” and “external factors”. The survey was then conducted on 163 rice farmers in seven prefecture-level cities in Jilin Province of China. The logistic model was used to analyze the influencing factors resulting in the deviation of the behaviors of the rice farmers from their initial willingness on the application of biopesticides. The explanatory structure model (ISM) was used to analyze the logical hierarchical relationship among various influencing factors. The results show that: (1) For 45% of the farmers surveyed, there’s a deviation between their willingness and behaviors regarding the application of biopesticides; (2) Among the significant factors leading to the deviation between farmers’ willingness and behaviors concerning the application of biopesticides, the surface-level direct factor is biopesticide awareness. The mid-level indirect factors are agricultural product quality and safety awareness and the deep-level root cause is farmers’ education level. (3) The primary reason for the deviation of the farmers’ behaviors from their willingness is their lack of knowledge about biopesticides and the biopesticides’ incomplete market structure. Based on the comprehensive analysis, it is recommended to improve the professionalization of the farmers, to strengthen the publicity of green production and to accelerate the formulation of the biopesticides market to further promote the usage of biopesticides. Full article
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Combined Toxicity of Cannabidiol Oil with Three Bio-Pesticides against Adults of Sitophilus Zeamais, Rhyzopertha Dominica, Prostephanus Truncatus and Trogoderma Granarium
by Spiridon Mantzoukas, Nikolaos Kalyvas, Aristeidis Ntoukas, Ioannis Lagogiannis, Konstantinos Farsalinos, Panagiotis A. Eliopoulos and Konstantinos Poulas
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(18), 6664; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17186664 - 13 Sep 2020
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The present study investigates the interaction between cannabidiol (CBD) oil and three biopesticides: Azatin and two baculovirus formulations (Madex and Helicovex), both separately and in combination, in order to investigate their interaction against adults of four major coleopteran stored-product pests: Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: [...] Read more.
The present study investigates the interaction between cannabidiol (CBD) oil and three biopesticides: Azatin and two baculovirus formulations (Madex and Helicovex), both separately and in combination, in order to investigate their interaction against adults of four major coleopteran stored-product pests: Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Trogoderma granarium (Coleoptera: Dermestidae). CBD, which has been understudied for its insecticidal properties, was applied at three different doses (500, 1500 and 3000 ppm). The biopesticides were administered at 1500 ppm. Interactions in the combined treatments were mathematically estimated as not synergistic and mostly competitive except for the combined treatments of CBD (1500 and 3000 ppm) with Azatin (1500 ppm) which were marked by an additive interaction. In its individual application, CBD oil generated the highest insect mortality while its effect was clearly dose-dependent. The findings reveal a promising effect of CBD oil against these coleopterans which had not been previously tested together. Full article
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Acaricidal, Insecticidal, and Nematicidal Efficiency of Essential Oils Isolated from the Satureja Genus
by Asgar Ebadollahi, Jalal Jalali Sendi, Masumeh Ziaee and Patcharin Krutmuang
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(11), 6050; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18116050 - 4 Jun 2021
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The overuse of synthetic pesticides in plant protection strategies has resulted in numerous side effects, including environmental contamination, food staff residues, and a threat to non-target organisms. Several studies have been performed to assess the pesticidal effects of plant-derived essential oils and their [...] Read more.
The overuse of synthetic pesticides in plant protection strategies has resulted in numerous side effects, including environmental contamination, food staff residues, and a threat to non-target organisms. Several studies have been performed to assess the pesticidal effects of plant-derived essential oils and their components, as partially safe and effective agents, on economically important pests. The essential oils isolated from Satureja species are being used in medicinal, cosmetic, and food industries. Their great potential in pest management is promising, which is related to high amounts of terpenes presented in this genus. This review is focused on the acute and chronic acaricidal, insecticidal, and nematicidal effects of Satureja essential oil and their main components. The effects of eighteen Satureja species are documented, considering lethality, repellency, developmental inhibitory, and adverse effects on the feeding, life cycle, oviposition, and egg hatching. Further, the biochemical impairment, including impairments in esterases, acetylcholinesterase, and cytochrome P450 monooxygenases functions, are also considered. Finally, encapsulation and emulsification methods, based on controlled-release techniques, are suggested to overcome the low persistence and water solubility restrictions of these biopesticides. The present review offers Satureja essential oils and their major components as valuable alternatives to synthetic pesticides in the future of pest management. Full article
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Fungal and Bacterial Endophytes as Microbial Control Agents for Plant-Parasitic Nematodes
by K. Kiran Kumar and Surendra K. Dara
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(8), 4269; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18084269 - 17 Apr 2021
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Endophytes are symbiotic microorganisms that colonize plant tissues and benefit plants in multiple ways including induced systemic resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Endophytes can be sustainable alternatives to chemical nematicides and enhance plant health in a variety of cropping and natural environments. [...] Read more.
Endophytes are symbiotic microorganisms that colonize plant tissues and benefit plants in multiple ways including induced systemic resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Endophytes can be sustainable alternatives to chemical nematicides and enhance plant health in a variety of cropping and natural environments. Several in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated the potential of multiple species of Fusarium and Bacillus against plant-parasitic nematodes in horticultural, agricultural, and fodder crops and in forestry. While there were efforts to commercialize some of the endophytes as bionematicides, a lack of good formulations with consistent field efficacy has been a major hurdle in commercializing endophytes for nematode control. Identification of efficacious and environmentally resilient strains, a thorough understanding of their modes of action, interactions with various biotic and abiotic factors, and developing strategies that improve their effectiveness are critical areas to advance the commercialization of bionematicides based on fungal and bacterial endophytes. Full article
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Biological Control of a Phytosanitary Pest (Thaumatotibia leucotreta): A Case Study
by Sean D. Moore
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(3), 1198; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18031198 - 29 Jan 2021
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Thaumatotibia leucotreta, known as the false codling moth, is a pest of citrus and other crops in sub-Saharan Africa. As it is endemic to this region and as South Africa exports most of its citrus around the world, T. leucotreta has phytosanitary [...] Read more.
Thaumatotibia leucotreta, known as the false codling moth, is a pest of citrus and other crops in sub-Saharan Africa. As it is endemic to this region and as South Africa exports most of its citrus around the world, T. leucotreta has phytosanitary status for most markets. This means that there is zero tolerance for any infestation with live larvae in the market. Consequently, control measures prior to exporting must be exemplary. Certain markets require a standalone postharvest disinfestation treatment for T. leucotreta. However, the European Union accepts a systems approach, consisting of three measures and numerous components within these measures. Although effective preharvest control measures are important under all circumstances, they are most critical where a standalone postharvest disinfestation treatment is not applied, such as within a systems approach. Conventional wisdom may lead a belief that effective chemical control tools are imperative to achieve this end. However, we demonstrate that it is possible to effectively control T. leucotreta to a level acceptable for a phytosanitary market, using only biological control tools. This includes parasitoids, predators, microbial control, semiochemicals, and sterile insects. Simultaneously, on-farm and environmental safety is improved and compliance with the increasing stringency of chemical residue requirements imposed by markets is achieved. Full article
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