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Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Biopesticidal Origin of Bacillus thuringiensis in Foods
Bacillus thuringiensis is a microbial insecticide widely used to control agricultural pests. Although generally regarded as safe, B. thuringiensis is phylogenetically intermingled with the foodborne pathogen B. cereus sensu stricto and has been linked to
Michael Biggel +6 more
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Microbial pesticides can be significantly improved by adjuvants. At present, microbial pesticide formulations are mainly wettable powders and suspension concentrations, which are usually produced with adjuvants such as surfactants, carriers, protective ...
Fuyong Lin +7 more
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Biopesticide Activity of Guayule Resin
The extensive use of synthetic pesticides has created considerable concern for both human health and the environment, which has prompted the search for safer alternatives, such as the resin of guayule (Parthenium argentatum).
Martín-Bejerano, María +13 more
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Two new napyradiomycins derivatives, napyradiomycin A4 (1) and A80915 H (2), along with five known ones, were isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of fermentation culture of Streptomyces kebangsaanensis WS-68302.
Yani Zhang +8 more
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Efficacy of the Biopesticide NECO in the control of Ralstonia solancearum, causal agent of tomato bacterial wilt in Côte d’Ivoire [PDF]
The tomato crop is confronted to numerous soilborne pathogens, including Ralstonia solanacearum, which considerably limits its production. In order to control this bacterium, a biological control approach has been considered by evaluating the efficacy of
Abo Kouabenan +6 more
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EFFECTIVENESS OF BOTANICAL BIOPESTICIDES WITH DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS OF TERMITE MORTALITY
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of botanical biopesticide extracts and concentrations on soil termite mortality of Coptotermes curvignathus, Holmgren.
Cornelia M.A. Wattimena +1 more
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Teaching of Biopesticide Development as a Technoprenuership Opportunity in Plant Protection [PDF]
Plant protection is an important and integral part of an agricultural production system. Plant pests and diseases can cause yield losses on farm, ranging from 25 – 40% with a value of about US $550 billion worldwide. Excessive use of synthetic pesticides
Amin, Nur
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Preparation of Chitin, Study of Physicochemical Properties and Biopesticide Activities [PDF]
Chitin was preparated from shrimp shells by chemically method. Preparation was carried out by deproteination shrimp shells powder < 150 mesh with 1 - 2 M NaOH, demineralization followed by reaction with 1.0 M HCl and depigmentation with (1 : 2 : 4, v ...
Rohyami, Yuli +1 more
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A Novel Biopesticide Formulation for Organic Management of Aphis gossypii in Cucumber Greenhouses
Intensive chemical pesticide usage in crop protection for pest control causes major pollution of the environment. Replacing chemical pesticides with biopesticide is an essential agro-ecological principle that should be considered in agro-ecosystems.
Mohammadjavad Ghamari +4 more
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Current status, challenges, and prospects of biopesticide utilization in Nigeria
The toxicity, persistence, and non-biodegradability of chemical pesticides have increased calls for the adoption of sustainable and cost-effective pest control measures. Biopesticides present a sustainable alternative to synthetic pesticides.
Blessing Uwere Ogenyi +4 more
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