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The Current State and Future Potential of Microbial Control of Insect Pest Management

Author(s) Dr Nanda Ram
Country India
Abstract The growing environmental and health concerns associated with chemical pesticides have led to increased interest in microbial control as an ecologically viable and scientifically sound alternative for insect pest management. This review explores the current state and future potential of microbial biocontrol agents, emphasizing their classification, applications, challenges, and prospects with a special focus on the Indian context. The study is based on a thorough review of published secondary data and peer-reviewed literature, examining trends, efficacy, and policy frameworks. Microbial agents such as Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana, and Metarhizium anisopliae have demonstrated high specificity and environmental compatibility, with over 160 biopesticide products registered in India by 2013. Globally, microbial biopesticides accounted for approximately 4.2 percent of the total pesticide market in 2012, indicating a growing acceptance. Despite notable achievements, issues like limited shelf-life, climatic constraints, and awareness gaps hinder their widespread adoption. The paper recommends integrated pest management approaches, enhanced research on indigenous strains, improved formulation technologies, and stronger policy support to mainstream microbial agents. Future directions include leveraging genomics and biotechnology to develop climate-resilient, cost-effective biopesticides. The findings underscore the importance of microbial control as a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, particularly in pest-prone and ecologically sensitive regions like India.
Keywords Microbial control, Biopesticides, Insect pest management, Entomopathogens, Sustainable agriculture, IPM, Indian agriculture, Bacillus thuringiensis, Bioefficacy, Pest control strategies
Published In Volume 5, Issue 3, July-September 2014
Published On 2014-07-04
Cite This The Current State and Future Potential of Microbial Control of Insect Pest Management - Dr Nanda Ram - IJSAT Volume 5, Issue 3, July-September 2014. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.15222992
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15222992
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9fk23
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