Bio-control strategies for management of plant diseases under sustainable agriculture
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Authors
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Smriti Singh
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj 211 007, Uttar Pradesh
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Kailash Chand Kumawat
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj 211 007, Uttar Pradesh
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Gayatri Kumawat
Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner 334 001, Rajasthan
Keywords:
Antibiosis, Bio-control agents, Plant diseases management, Parasitism, Sustainable AgricultureAbstract
Over the last 15 years, microbial biological control agents (MBCAs) have seen significant research and innovation, driven by the global climate crisis and the increasing demand for food. While extensive use of chemical pesticides have caused major and oftentimes irreversible damage to the soils and thereby its productivity, these agents represent a more sustainable alternative, which not only works to eliminate pathogens but also, provides additional advantages to the soil. In this article, we discuss the mechanism of action of MBCAs, their formulations and the future they represent for agriculture.
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