Biopesticide Consumption in India: Insights into the Current Trends

• Published in: Agriculture (Basel) Vol. 13; no. 3; p. 557
• Main Authors: Chakraborty, Nilanjan, Mitra, Rusha, Pal, Somrhita, Ganguly, Retwika, Acharya, Krishnendu, Minkina, Tatiana, Sarkar, Anik, Keswani, Chetan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.03.2023
• Subjects: Agricultural practices; Agricultural production; Agricultural subsidies; Agriculture; Bacillus thuringiensis; Baculoviridae; Biodegradability; Biodegradation; Biological control; Biopesticides; Chemical pest control; Crops; Formulations; human health; India; Insecticides; Integrated pest management; markets; microbial biopesticides; Microorganisms; Natural enemies; Neem; Pest control; Pesticides; Pests; plant protection; plant-incorporated protectants; risk; Semiochemicals; South-Asian agriculture; sustainable agriculture; Sustainable development; Trichoderma; Germany; India; United States > US; China

Biopesticides are formulations derived from naturally occurring compounds that manage pests through non-toxic and environmentally favorable means. Being living organisms (natural enemies) or products, biopesticides represent less of a risk to the environment and to human health. Biopesticides, class...