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This monograph is a concise and accessible introduction to the history, current status, and future perspectives of microbial pesticide application. Impact on global ecology, human society, and economy, as well as a thorough and tangible description of state-of-the-art technology for the production, biological features, limitations and long-term viability of these bioproducts, is reported. The information is described per biological group (i.e., viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and microbial metabolites). We follow the strategy of Pocket guides, i.e., sound scientific data, profusely illustrated and concise, with accessible language and scientifically sound content. Detailed information is given regarding the biological resources available for the production of microbial pesticides; the microbial formulations available for control of noxious organisms; current technology and methodology for the production of microbial pesticides; application of microbial pesticides for control of noxious organisms; and collateral effects in the environment and other organisms, including higher mammals and humans. [...]. [Preface]
Description
Microbial Pesticides: Biological Resources, Production and Application provides a concise and accessible introduction on the history of microbial pesticides, their impact on global ecology, human society and economies, as well as a thorough and tangible description of the state-of-the-art technologies available for the production, application, limitations and long–term viability of these bio-products. Information is listed per biological group (i.e., virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microsporidia and microbial metabolites), and is supported by sound scientific data. The book is copiously illustrated, with original pictures clarifying the most common techniques and protocols utilized in microbiological biocontrol technology.
Finally, images of all biological active ingredients currently used in commercially produced formulations, as well as laboratory developed formulations, are illustrated and listed in detailed tables for prompt access.
Keywords
Ecology Global Ecology Microbial Pesticides
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Gouli, V., Marcelino, J. & Gouli, S. (2020). "Microbial Pesticides: Biological Resources, Production and Application". Academic Press. 348 pp. ISBN 978-0-12-824451-7.
Publisher
Academic Press