An Overview of Some Biopesticides and Their Importance in Plant Protection for Commercial Acceptance
This paper underscores the utility of biocontrol agents composed of microorganisms including bacteria, cyanobacteria, microalgae, plant-based compounds, and recently applied RNAi-based technology. These techniques are described and suggestions are made for their application in modern agricultural practices for managing crop yield losses due to pest infestation. Biopesticides hold several advantages over their chemical counterparts and are expected to occupy a significant share of the market.