
Microbial Pesticides
Biological Resources, Production and Application
- 1st Edition - September 12, 2020
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Vladimir V. Gouli, Jose A.P. Marcelino, Svetlana Y. Gouli
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 4 5 1 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 4 5 2 - 4
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Request a sales quoteMicrobial 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.
- Provides a concise and accessible introduction to the history of microbial pesticides and their impact on global ecology, human society and economies
- Offers a thorough and tangible description of state-of-the-art technologies surrounding the production, application, limitations and long-term viability of bio-products
- Reports current regulatory measures and protocols used to assess host range and collateral impact(s) of microbial formulations based on virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microsporidia and microbial metabolites
- Features lists by biological group (i.e., virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microsporidia and microbial metabolites)
- Links sound scientific data and concise, accessible language
Active researchers in applied microbiology, biochemistry, medical chemistry, biocontrol, biotechnology, pharmacology, ecology. Specifically, the control of pests animal husbandry (laboratory animals), aquaculture and crop production, vectors and pathogens of human diseases, etc, are of primary relevance and impact
1. The basic biological resources for the production of microbial pesticides1.1. Viruses1.1.1. Viruses of bacteria1.1.2. Viruses of algae1.1.3. Viruses of fungi1.1.4. Viruses of protozoa with medical and veterinary importance1.1.5. Viruses of plant weeds1.1.6. Viruses of mites1.1.7. Viruses of insects1.1.8. Viruses of vertebrate animals1.2. Bacteria1.2.1. Bacteria for control of noxious microorganisms1.2.2. Bacteria for control of weeds1.2.3. Bacteria for control of noxious invertebrate animals1.2.4. Bacteria for control of noxious vertebrate animals1.3. Fungi1.3.1. Fungi for control of noxious microorganisms1.3.2. Fungi for control of weeds1.3.3. Fungi for control of noxious invertebrate animals1.3.4. Fungi for control of noxious vertebrate animals1.4. Protozoa1.4.1. Protozoa for control of noxious microorganisms1.4.2. Protozoa for control of noxious invertebrate animals1.4.3. Relationship between protozoa and vertebrate animals1.5. Microbial metabolites1.5.1. Bacterial metabolites1.5.2. Fungal metabolites
2. Technology for the production of microbial pesticides2.1. Production of microbial pesticides based on living organisms2.1.1. Viral pesticides2.1.2. Bacterial pesticides2.1.3. Fungal pesticides2.2. Production of microbial pesticides based on artificial media2.2.1. Bacteria2.2.2. Fungi 2.2.2.1. Technology based on liquid media2.2.2.2. Technology based on dry media2.3. Formulation of microbial biomass2.3.1. Inert ingredients2.3.2. Adjuvants application2.3.3. Protection of active ingredients and storage of microbial pesticides
3. Microbial formulations for control of noxious organisms3.1. Viral pesticides3.2. Bacterial pesticides3.3. Fungal pesticides3.4. Microbial metabolites
4. Application of microbial pesticides4.1. Concepts omn strategic pest control4. 2. Pest management in open ecosystems1.2.1. Pest management in natural ecosystems1.2.2. Pest management in artificial ecosystems4.3. Pest management in closed biological communities4.4. Evaluation of efficacy for microbial pesticides
5. Effect of microbial pesticides on humans and the environment5.1. Viruses5.2. Bacteria5.3. Fungi
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 12, 2020
- No. of pages (Paperback): 348
- No. of pages (eBook): 348
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128244517
- eBook ISBN: 9780128244524
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