Entomopathogenic Fungi in Biological Plant Protection: The Machinery of Multicomponent System Interactions.
Ivan M Dubovskiy1,2,3, Tariq Butt4
1Laboratory of Biological Plant Protection and Biotechnology, Novosibirsk State Agrarian University, Dobrolubova Str. 160, 630039 Novosibirsk, Russia.
Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 25, 2023
Summary
Intensified agriculture presents new plant protection challenges. Sustainable solutions are crucial for global food security and environmental health.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Plant Pathology
- Ecology
Background:
- Increasing global population necessitates intensified crop production.
- Intensified cultivation practices exacerbate plant diseases and pest pressures.
- Current plant protection strategies face limitations in efficacy and sustainability.
Discussion:
- The study addresses the complex interplay between agricultural intensification and plant health.
- It highlights the urgent need for innovative and sustainable plant protection measures.
- Challenges include managing diverse biotic and abiotic stressors under intensive systems.
Key Insights:
- Intensified farming systems create novel environments for pathogen and pest evolution.
- Integrated pest and disease management (IPM/IDM) approaches are vital.
- Ecological principles must underpin future plant protection strategies.
Outlook:
- Future research should focus on developing climate-resilient crops and eco-friendly control methods.
- Policy interventions are needed to support sustainable agricultural practices.
- Enhanced monitoring and early warning systems for plant diseases are essential.
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