Abstract
Background: Recent concerns linked with the application of chemical pesticides and the increasing necessity of low inputs sustainable agriculture have put the use of microbial biocontrol agents and bio-pesticides to the forefront for their application against plant pathogens and insect–pest management. Results: This review tended to scrutinize the prospects of microbial biocontrol agents and microbes-based nano-formulations against plant diseases and for pest management with emphasis on bacteria-based nanoparticles, especially derived from Bacillus species. It also tended to discuss the probable mechanism of action and effect on plant growth along with its prospects in a brief manner. Conclusion: The use of microbial biocontrol agents offers effective, eco-friendly, and long-lasting management of plant diseases. The employment of nanotechnology in the field of biopesticides has emerged as a promising solution. Nano-biopesticides in the form of biologically derived active pesticides or compounds integrated as nanoparticles and integrated into a suitable polymer have application in insect–pest management.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 128 |
| Journal | Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bacillus sp
- Biocontrol
- Insect–pest management
- Nanoparticles
- Phytopathogens
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Plant Science
- Insect Science
