Factors affecting commercial success of biocontrol agents of phytonematodes.

Moosavi, Mohammad Reza; Zare, R.

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“…Mass production of the microbe responsible for improving crop yield is one of the prime requirements for commercialization ( Moosavi and Zare, 2015 ). Pasteuria is a good case study of a product that in the past was not very practical from an industrial perspective due to difficulties with mass production.…”

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From the Lab to the Farm: An Industrial Perspective of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms

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Any successful strategy aimed at enhancing crop productivity with microbial products ultimately relies on the ability to scale at regional to global levels. Microorganisms that show promise in the lab may lack key characteristics for widespread adoption in sustainable and productive agricultural systems. This paper provides an overview of critical considerations involved with taking a strain from discovery to the farmer’s field. In addition, we review some of the most effective microbial products on the market today, explore the reasons for their success and outline some of the major challenges involved in industrial production and commercialization of beneficial strains for widespread agricultural application. General processes associated with commercializing viable microbial products are discussed in two broad categories, biofertility inoculants and biocontrol products. Specifically, we address what farmers desire in potential microbial products, how mode of action informs decisions on product applications, the influence of variation in laboratory and field study data, challenges with scaling for mass production, and the importance of consistent efficacy, product stability and quality. In order to make a significant impact on global sustainable agriculture, the implementation of plant beneficial microorganisms will require a more seamless transition between laboratory and farm application. Early attention to the challenges presented here will improve the likelihood of developing effective microbial products to improve crop yields, decrease disease severity, and help to feed an increasingly hungry planet.

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From the Lab to the Farm: An Industrial Perspective of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms

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“…This means that T. longibrachiatum isolate MIAU 143 C did not have the potential for stimulation of plant defense against this nematode population. Profound variations among different isolates or species of fungi in suppressing phytonematodes could be the consequence of differences in fungal aggressiveness and ecological (biotic and abiotic) factors (Moosavi and Zare, 2015).…”

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“…The current management method for M. javanica is the use of chemical nematicides, which can have adverse effects on the environment and human life (Moosavi and Zare, 2015). Cadusafos (Rugby 10 G; FMC Corporation, Philadelphia, PA) is one of the most effective nematicides against root-knot nematodes in Iran that is widely used at the dose of 50 to 60 kg/ha in zucchini farms.…”

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Optimum Concentrations of Trichoderma longibrachiatum and Cadusafos for Controlling Meloidogyne javanica on Zucchini Plants

Sokhandani

Moosavi

Basirnia

2016

Journal of Nematology

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A factorial experiment was established in a completely randomized design to verify the effect of different inoculum levels of an Iranian isolate of Trichoderma longibrachiatum separately and in combination with various concentrations of cadusafos against Meloidogyne javanica in the greenhouse. Zucchini seeds were soaked for 12 hr in five densities (0, 10 5 , 10 6 , 10 7 , and 10 8 spores/ml suspension) of the fungus prior to planting in pots containing four concentrations of cadusafos (0, 0.5, 1, and 2 mg a.i./kg soil). The data were analyzed using a custom response surface regression model and the response surface curve and contour plots were drawn. Reliability of the model was examined by comparing the result of new experimental treatments with the predicted results. The optimal levels of these two variables also were calculated. The interactive effects of concentrations of Trichoderma and cadusafos were insignificant for several responses such as the total number of eggs per gram soil, the number of intact eggs per gram soil, nematode reproduction factor, and control percent. Closeness of experimental mean values with the expected values proved the validity of the model. The optimal levels of the cadusafos concentration and Trichoderma concentration that caused the best plant growth and lowest nematode reproduction were 1.7 mg a.i./kg soil and 10 8 conidia/ml suspension, respectively.

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“…The remarkable operators for more commercial demands of a BCA are due to intrinsic, environmental, technological, societal, economic, and commercial items (Moosavi and Zare 2015;Labaude and Griffin 2018;Dutta et al 2019). For instance, economic factors comprise the grower's sense to manage the PPN pests, the cost of biocontrol agent relative to other management options, the price of the commodity (e.g.…”

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Factors affecting success of biological agents used in controlling the plant-parasitic nematodes

Abd-Elgawad

Askary

2020

Egypt J Biol Pest Control

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Biological control agents (BCAs) are increasingly used against various plant-parasitic nematode (PPN) pests and offer a favorable alternative to hazardous chemical nematicides. Yet, their lack of efficacy, inconsistent field performance, and/or unfavorable economic factors have generally relegated them to a relatively small sector of pesticide market. Efficacy and biocontrol success can be boosted via holistic grasping of soil biological and ecological factors. Therefore, such factors were highlighted to give better directions for their use. Main points discussed currently are considered to affect the transmission success of these BCAs so that their use must be a way forward in crop protection/pest management. These included improved sampling, grasping BCAs interactions with soil biota and ecology, cost-effective use of BCAs, genetic manipulation for better PPN control, grower acceptance and awareness-raising of BCA techniques, and commercial application.

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Factors affecting commercial success of biocontrol agents of phytonematodes.

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From the Lab to the Farm: An Industrial Perspective of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms

From the Lab to the Farm: An Industrial Perspective of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms

Optimum Concentrations of Trichoderma longibrachiatum and Cadusafos for Controlling Meloidogyne javanica on Zucchini Plants

Factors affecting success of biological agents used in controlling the plant-parasitic nematodes

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