Embrace Biopesticides, Cultivate Green Solutions for a Flourishing India!” A review

Main Article Content

Adrija Nath
Sandip Sankar Ghosh
Srijan Haldar

Abstract

In agriculture to prevent crops from pests chemical fertilizer has been used
for the longest period of time but the use of chemical fertilizer for the
longest period of time has led to concern regarding human health as well
as the environment. The extensive use of chemical fertilizers in the era of
green revolution has led to pesticide related soil leaching, consumption of
pesticide via bioaccumulation, secondary pest infestation. Biopesticides
provides eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Biopesticides are
a type of pesticide derived from natural materials, such as plants, animals,
bacteria, and fungi, which are used to control pests and manage agricultural
or horticultural problems. Unlike conventional chemical pesticides,
biopesticides are considered to be environmentally friendly and generally
have lower toxicity levels to non-target organisms, including humans. The
benefits of using biopesticides include biodegradable, cost effective etc.
The use of biopesticides has increased yield at about 5-10% per year. In
developing country like India remains significantly dependent on
agriculture as a crucial sector of its economy. Agriculture plays a vital role
in the country's social and economic fabric, contributing to employment,
food security, and rural development. In this review we have discussed
regarding current status of biopesticides usage in an Indian scenario

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Article Details

How to Cite
Adrija Nath, Sandip Sankar Ghosh, & Srijan Haldar. (2023). Embrace Biopesticides, Cultivate Green Solutions for a Flourishing India!” A review. Journal of Advanced Zoology, 44(S5), 2617–2624. https://doi.org/10.53555/jaz.v44iS5.3484
Section
Articles
Author Biographies

Adrija Nath

Adamas University, Barrackpore, West Bengal, India

Sandip Sankar Ghosh

The Climate Thinker, NGO, Behala, West Bengal, India

Srijan Haldar

Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, West Bengal, India.

References

Ahmad, W., Singh, S., & Kumar, S. (2017). Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial study of Euphorbia

hirta extracts. J Med Plants Stud, 5(2), 183-6.

Kashyap, L., Goswami, T. N., Patel, V. K., & Sharma, R. K. (2017). Bacillus thuringiensis and insect pest

management. In Biopesticides and Bioagents (pp. 331-369). Apple Academic Press.

Anilkumar, K. J., Rodrigo-Simón, A., Ferré, J., Pusztai-Carey, M., Sivasupramaniam, S., & Moar, W. J.

(2008). Production and characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac-resistant cotton bollworm

Helicoverpa zea (Boddie). Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 74(2), 462-469.

Aqueel, M. A., & Leather, S. R. (2013). Virulence of Verticillium lecanii (Z.) against cereal aphids; does

timing of infection affect the performance of parasitoids and predators?. Pest management science, 69(4),

-498.

Aw, K. M. S., & Hue, S. M. (2017). Mode of infection of Metarhizium spp. fungus and their potential as

biological control agents. Journal of fungi, 3(2), 30.

Ayilara, M. S., Adeleke, B. S., Akinola, S. A., Fayose, C. A., Adeyemi, U. T., Gbadegesin, L. A., ... &

Babalola, O. O. (2023). Biopesticides as a promising alternative to synthetic pesticides: A case for microbial

pesticides, phytopesticides, and nanobiopesticides. Frontiers in Microbiology, 14, 1040901.

Ayilara, M. S., Adeleke, B. S., Akinola, S. A., Fayose, C. A., Adeyemi, U. T., Gbadegesin, L. A., ... &

Babalola, O. O. (2023). Biopesticides as a promising alternative to synthetic pesticides: A case for microbial

pesticides, phytopesticides, and nanobiopesticides. Frontiers in Microbiology, 14, 1040901.

Grant, W. P., Chandler, D., Bailey, A., Greaves, J., Tatchell, M., & Prince, G. (2010). Biopesticides: pest

management and regulation. CABI.

Doddabasappa, B., Chakravarthy, A. K., Narabenchi, G. B., Devi, S. G., & Rajagopal, D. (2013).

Evaluation and validation of HearSNPV for fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera)

management on tomato. Ind. J. Agric. Sci, 83, 103-109.

Chakraborty, N., Mitra, R., Pal, S., Ganguly, R., Acharya, K., Minkina, T., ... & Keswani, C. (2023).

Biopesticide Consumption in India: Insights into the Current Trends. Agriculture, 13(3), 557.

Chandler, D., Bailey, A. S., Tatchell, G. M., Davidson, G., Greaves, J., & Grant, W. P. (2011). The

development, regulation and use of biopesticides for integrated pest management. Philosophical

Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 366(1573), 1987-1998.

Clem, R. J., & Passarelli, A. L. (2013). Baculoviruses: sophisticated pathogens of insects. PLoS

pathogens, 9(11), e1003729.

Dhaliwal, G. S., & Koul, O. (2011). Biopesticides and pest management: conventional and

biotechnological approaches. Kalyani Publishers.

Ehler, L. E. (2006). Integrated pest management (IPM): definition, historical development and

implementation, and the other IPM. Pest management science, 62(9), 787-789.Journal of Advanced Zoology

Available online at: https://jazindia.com 2622

Wanzala, W., Wagacha, J. M., Dossaji, S. F., & Gakuubi, M. M. (2016). Bioactive properties of Tagetes

minuta L.(Asteraceae) essential oils: A review.

Lengai, G. M., Muthomi, J. W., & Mbega, E. R. (2020). Phytochemical activity and role of botanical

pesticides in pest management for sustainable agricultural crop production. Scientific African, 7, e00239.

Gordon, J. E., & Christie, P. J. (2015). The agrobacterium Ti plasmids. Plasmids: biology and impact in

biotechnology and discovery, 295-313.

Haase, S., Sciocco-Cap, A., & Romanowski, V. (2015). Baculovirus insecticides in Latin America:

historical overview, current status and future perspectives. Viruses, 7(5), 2230-2267.

Islam, S. M. N., Chowdhury, M. Z. H., Mim, M. F., Momtaz, M. B., & Islam, T. (2023). Biocontrol potential

of native isolates of Beauveria bassiana against cotton leafworm Spodoptera litura (Fabricius). Scientific

Reports, 13(1), 8331.

Kenney, E., & Eleftherianos, I. (2016). Entomopathogenic and plant pathogenic nematodes as opposing

forces in agriculture. International journal for parasitology, 46(1), 13-19.

Keswani, C., Sarma, B. K., & Singh, H. B. (2016). Synthesis of policy support, quality control, and

regulatory management of biopesticides in sustainable agriculture. Agriculturally important

microorganisms: commercialization and regulatory requirements in Asia, 3-12.

Kumar, J., Ramlal, A., Mallick, D., & Mishra, V. (2021). An overview of some biopesticides and their

importance in plant protection for commercial acceptance. Plants, 10(6), 1185.

doi:10.3390/plants10061185

Kumar, J., Ramlal, A., Mallick, D., & Mishra, V. (2021). An overview of some biopesticides and their

importance in plant protection for commercial acceptance. Plants, 10(6), 1185.

Legwaila, M. M., Munthali, D. C., Kwerepe, B. C., & Obopile, M. (2015). Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis

(var. kurstaki) against diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella L.) eggs and larvae on cabbage under semicontrolled greenhouse conditions. International Journal of Insect Science, 7, IJIS-S23637.

Mishra, J., Dutta, V., & Arora, N. K. (2020). Biopesticides in India: technology and sustainability

linkages. 3 Biotech, 10(5), 210.

Nayak, P., & Solanki, H. (2021). Pesticides and Indian agriculture—A review. Int J Res

Granthaalayah, 9(5), 250-263.

Paramasiva, I., Sharma, H. C., & Krishnayya, P. V. (2014). Antibiotics influence the toxicity of the delta

endotoxins of Bacillus thuringiensis towards the cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera. BMC

microbiology, 14, 1-12.

Anindita, P., Majumder, S., & Singh, S. (2022). Bio pesticide: A paradigm shift of pesticide development

in India. Food Sci. Rep, 3, 22-25..

Rioba, N. B., & Stevenson, P. C. (2017). Ageratum conyzoides L. for the management of pests and diseases

by small holder farmers. Industrial crops and products, 110, 22-29.

Riyaz, M., Shah, R. A., & Sivasankaran, K. (2021). Pesticide residues: impacts on fauna and the

environment. Biodegradation technology of organic and inorganic pollutants.

Ruiu, L. (2018). Microbial biopesticides in agroecosystems. Agronomy, 8(11), 235.

Schurkman, J., & Dillman, A. R. (2021). Entomopathogenic nematode-gastropod interactions. Journal of

Nematology, 53(1), 1-10.

Srinivasan, R., Sevgan, S., Ekesi, S., & Tamò, M. (2019). Biopesticide based sustainable pest management

for safer production of vegetable legumes and brassicas in Asia and Africa. Pest management

science, 75(9), 2446-2454.

Sun, X. (2015). History and current status of development and use of viral insecticides in

China. Viruses, 7(1), 306-319.

Thokre, V. S. (2014). Soybean Tobacco Leaf Eating Caterpillar-India. Soybean Tobacco Leaf Eating

Caterpillar-India.

Khater, H. F. (2012). Prospects of botanical biopesticides in insect pest

management. Pharmacologia, 3(12), 641-656.

Wadhwa, K., Kadian, V., Puri, V., Bhardwaj, B. Y., Sharma, A., Pahwa, R., ... & Singh, I. (2022). New

insights into quercetin nanoformulations for topical delivery. Phytomedicine Plus, 2(2), 100257.

Wraight, S. P., & Ramos, M. E. (2005). Synergistic interaction between Beauveria bassiana-and Bacillus

thuringiensis tenebrionis-based biopesticides applied against field populations of Colorado potato beetle

larvae. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 90(3), 139-150.

Xiao, Y., & Wu, K. (2019). Recent progress on the interaction between insects and Bacillus thuringiensis

crops. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 374(1767), 20180316