Mariana Lourenço Campolino¹* and Yerandy Hechavarria Luna²

¹Biologist, PhD in Bioengineering, Bioinput Laboratory, Novagrolider, Angola and PhD in Bioengineering from the Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, São João-del Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil
²Biochemist and Molecular Biologist, Master in Science, Bioinput Laboratory, Novagrolider, Angola and Master 's Degree in Science from the Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Biología de la Universidad de La Habana, Habana, Cuba

*Corresponding Author: Mariana Lourenço Campolino, Biologist, PhD in Bioengineering, Bioinput Laboratory, Novagrolider, Angola and PhD in Bioengineering from the Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, São João-del Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

Received: September 21, 2023; Published: October 22, 2023

Abstract

The excessive use of chemical pesticides in agriculture harms the environment and health and promotes pest resistance. Biopesticides, such as mycopesticides, offer more sustainable alternatives to combat plant diseases. Entomopathogenic fungi have been used as mycopesticides for the biological control of pests, with host specificity reducing non-target risks. In addition to their entomopathogenic activity, these fungi also can promote plant growth by inducing resistance to diseases, forming endophytic relationships with plants, improving nutrient transportation and productivity, and interacting with other soil microorganisms, improving their conditioning. The effectiveness of mycopesticides can be compromised by the selection of strains, the appropriate production process for the microorganism, the stability of the product, compatibility with other chemical products, as well as instability with environmental conditions. The selection of resistant propagules during production is fundamental for the creation of stable and effective mycopesticides. Regulatory issues and farmer adherence to bioinputs are also impacting factors in the process. This review describes the role of entomopathogenic fungi in agriculture as a bioinput, paying special attention to their characteristics, mechanisms of action, mode of production, environmental and economic impact, as well as the implications of technological advances in the development of these products.

Keywords: Entomopathogenic Fungi; Mycopesticides; Biological Control; Agriculture; Sustainability

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Citation

Citation: Mariana Lourenço Campolino and Yerandy Hechavarria Luna. “Harnessing Fungal Power: The Development and Formulation of Agricultural Bioinputs".Acta Scientific Microbiology 6.11 (2023): 30-42.

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