On-farm Production of Microbial Entomopathogens for use in Agriculture: Brazil as a Case Study

Faria, Marcos; Mascarin, Gabriel Moura; Butt, Tariq M.; Lopes, Rogério Biaggioni

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“…Public and private research institutions have been working on developing more efficient and low-cost methods capable of largescale, economical production of these fungi (Mascarin et al, 2015;Mascarin et al, 2019). In addition to low production costs, several factors are involved in the high acceptance of the use of entomopathogenic fungi for insect pest control in Brazil, including (i) effectiveness (Iwanicki et al, 2019), (ii) standard registration protocol, and (iii) on-farm production (on-farm production is defined as the production of beneficial microorganisms by growers exclusively for their own use) (Faria et al, 2023). Both solid-state (i.e., production of aerial conidia) and submerged liquid fermentations (i.e., production of hyphal bodies and/or blastospores) have been reported by Brazilian farmers.…”

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“…Both solid-state (i.e., production of aerial conidia) and submerged liquid fermentations (i.e., production of hyphal bodies and/or blastospores) have been reported by Brazilian farmers. However, solid-state production is the most widely practiced form of fungal production (Faria et al, 2023). Only fungal-based products registered with the ANVISA that are manufactured or imported by companies authorized and licensed by the government may be commercialized in Brazil.…”

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Utilization of Metarhizium as an insect biocontrol agent and a plant bioinoculant with special reference to Brazil

Mesquita,

Hu,

Lima

et al. 2023

Front. Fungal Biol.

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Brazil has a long history of using biological control and has the largest program in sugarcane agriculture to which a biocontrol program has been applied. This achievement is at least partly due to the utilization of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium. This well-known fungal genus exhibits pathogenicity against a broad range of arthropod hosts and has been used globally as a biocontrol agent. This fungus is also a root symbiont, and in this capacity, it is a plant growth promoter. However, this feature (i.e., as a plant symbiont) has yet to be fully explored and implemented in Brazil, although the number of reports demonstrating Metarhizium’s utility as a plant bioinoculant is increasing. The Brazilian bioproduct industry targets agricultural pests, and is limited to two Metarhizium species represented by four fungal isolates as active ingredients. Entomopathogenic fungi have also been successful in controlling arthropods of public health concern, as shown in their control of mosquitoes, which are vectors of diseases. The isolation of new indigenous Metarhizium isolates from a variety of substrates such as soil, insects, and plants shows the wide genetic diversity within this fungal genus. In this review, we emphasize the significance of Metarhizium spp. for the biological control of insects in Brazil. We also suggest that the experience and success of biological control with fungi in Brazil is an important resource for developing integrated pest management and sustainable strategies for pest control worldwide. Moreover, the future implementation prospects of species of Metarhizium being used as bioinoculants and possible new advances in the utility of this fungus are discussed.

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Section: Development As a Biological Insect Control Agent In Brazilmentioning

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Section: Development As a Biological Insect Control Agent In Brazilmentioning

confidence: 99%

Utilization of Metarhizium as an insect biocontrol agent and a plant bioinoculant with special reference to Brazil

Mesquita,

Hu,

Lima

et al. 2023

Front. Fungal Biol.

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Benefits associated with the implementation of biological control programmes in Latin America

Colmenarez,

Vasquez

2024

BioControl

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Agriculture in Latin America plays a significant role in the region’s economy, food security, and rural development. Although pest control has traditionally relied on chemicals, there is increasing adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. Thus, in recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on sustainable agriculture practices, including biological control, to minimise environmental impact, conserve natural resources, and ensure long-term agricultural productivity. In Latin America, high biodiversity enhances biological control, both classical and augmentative biological control. The use of biological control agents allows farmers to produce their crops whilst reducing the use of chemicals in agriculture. In addition, biological control opens new market opportunities for farmers and job options for youth in rural areas. Maximal benefits will however be attained only after adoption of biological control practices and when an effective interaction among key stakeholders is achieved. Thus, farmers and consumers can reap the benefits of biological control, which can incentivise and accelerate adoption at the field level. To evaluate the socio-economic benefits of biological control, establishing multidisciplinary teams to conduct the studies is crucial. The current article explores the benefits resulting from the implementation of biological control programmes, highlighting social benefits. In addition, as part of the Plantwise programme, created to assist agricultural production with a sustainable perspective, data on the use of biopesticides in some countries are discussed in the context of sustainable production looking forward to reinforcing food security and safety in Latin America.

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Biological Control in Latin America

Lopes

Vargas

Colmenárez³

et al. 2023

Neotrop Entomol

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On-farm Production of Microbial Entomopathogens for use in Agriculture: Brazil as a Case Study

Cited by 8 publications

References 42 publications

Utilization of Metarhizium as an insect biocontrol agent and a plant bioinoculant with special reference to Brazil

Utilization of Metarhizium as an insect biocontrol agent and a plant bioinoculant with special reference to Brazil

Benefits associated with the implementation of biological control programmes in Latin America

Biological Control in Latin America

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