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Lacey, Lawrence |
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Submitted to: Journal of Invertebrate Pathology
Publication Type: Other Publication Acceptance Date: 3/20/2001 Publication Date: 6/20/2001 Citation: Lacey, L.A. 2001. Formulation of microbial biopesticides: beneficial microorganisms, nematodes and seed treatments. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 77:147. Interpretive Summary: Insect pathogens must compete with conventional chemical pesticides in terms of efficacy and persistence. Effective formulation will narrow the gap between chemical pesticides and microbial pesticides in this regard as well as lengthen their shelf life and ease of application and will offer the additional advantage of providing selective control of insect pests without many of the environmental concerns one encounters with conventional pesticides. The book Formulation of Microbial Biopesticides: Beneficial Microorganisms, Nematodes and Seed Treatments, edited by H. D. Burges will facilitate development of insect pathogens for control of insects by supplying information that will enable greater efficacy and persistence than many of the unformulated candidate pathogens currently provide. Technical Abstract: The book "Formulation of Microbial Biopesticides: Beneficial Microorganisms, Nematodes and Seed Treatments," edited by H. D. Burges is reviewed. Microbial control agents offer several advantages over conventional chemical insecticides, but their widespread implementation will depend on greater efficacy and persistence than many of the unformulated candidate pathogens provide. Formulation will play a key role in harnessing the microbial control potential of most pathogens of invertebrates, weeds and plant pathogens, as well as contribute to longer shelf life and ease of application. Formulation of Microbial Biopesticides, provides information on the formulation of microbes and nematodes that is based on the biological and ecological properties of these organisms. The book draws upon the extensive knowledge of an international group of 15 experts. The scope of the book includes formulation of pathogens of invertebrate pests, microorganisms to control plant diseases and weeds, an other beneficial microorganisms. Chapters 3 (Formulation of Bacteria, Viruses and Protozoa to Control Insects), 4 (Formulation of Mycoinsecticides), and 9 (Formulation of Entomopathogenic Nematodes) specifically cover formulation of entomopathogens and nematodes for insect control. Formulation of Microbial Biopesticides is a valuable reference and will complement the microbial control libraries of researchers and practitioners alike. The several chapters that cover subject matter outside the realm of invertebrate pathology broadens the utility of the book and will facilitate cross-fertilization of ideas between disciplines using microorganisms to control plant pathogens, weeds and invertebrate pests. |
