Biopesticides and Their Role in Sustainable Agricultural Production
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 18
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Interests: agriculture; entomology; phytomedicine; olive; plant nutrition; sustainable production
Interests: plant polyphenols; volatiles; biostimulants; protein hydrolysates; foliar fertilization; crop yield and quality
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Interests: olive protection; biological control; plant pathology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable agriculture urgently requires innovative solutions that can reduce reliance on synthetic agrochemicals while maintaining or even enhancing crop productivity, quality, and resilience to environmental stresses. Among the most promising alternatives, biopesticides have emerged as key components of integrated pest and nutrient management strategies, gaining significant attention from researchers, agronomists, and policymakers alike due to their eco-friendly nature and multifunctional benefits within agroecosystems.
Unlike synthetic pesticides, biopesticides offer targeted control of pests, pathogens, and weeds through natural mechanisms. Furthermore, biopesticides can be combined with biostimulants, and their application can lead to reduced chemical inputs, improved soil health, and enhanced crop resilience—core pillars of agroecological and regenerative agriculture.
This Special Issue aims to extend the current knowledge on biopesticides and further explore the synergistic and complementary roles of biopesticides and biostimulants in sustainable crop production systems. All types of articles, such as original research, opinions, and reviews, are welcome.
Dr. Marija Polić Pasković
Dr. Igor Pasković
Dr. Sara Godena
Dr. Tomislav Kos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biopesticides
- crop protection
- plant health
- synergistic effect
- biological activity
- biostimulants
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