Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2593-9173
ISSN: 2593-9173
Alka Pandey* and Alok Adholeya
Biopesticide is naturally occurring substances or microorganisms including bacteria, fungus, viruses and nematodes identified for controlling pests through chemical action or by prey-predator and parasite mechanism. They form important component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes and have received abundant practical attention from large scale to medium farmers and crop protectant industries as a reduced and low risk alternative to chemical crop protectants while maintaining high pest control standards.
Published Date: 2024-07-30; Received Date: 2019-12-10