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Microbial Pesticides

Biological Resources, Production and Application

  • 1st Edition - September 12, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Vladimir V. Gouli, Jose A.P. Marcelino, Svetlana Y. Gouli
  • Language: English

Microbial Pesticides: Biological Resources, Production and Application provides a concise and accessible introduction on the history of microbial pesticides, their impact on global… Read more

Description

Microbial Pesticides: Biological Resources, Production and Application provides a concise and accessible introduction on the history of microbial pesticides, their impact on global ecology, human society and economies, as well as a thorough and tangible description of the state-of-the-art technologies available for the production, application, limitations and long–term viability of these bio-products. Information is listed per biological group (i.e., virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microsporidia and microbial metabolites), and is supported by sound scientific data. The book is copiously illustrated, with original pictures clarifying the most common techniques and protocols utilized in microbiological biocontrol technology.

Finally, images of all biological active ingredients currently used in commercially produced formulations, as well as laboratory developed formulations, are illustrated and listed in detailed tables for prompt access.

Key features

  • Provides a concise and accessible introduction to the history of microbial pesticides and their impact on global ecology, human society and economies
  • Offers a thorough and tangible description of state-of-the-art technologies surrounding the production, application, limitations and long-term viability of bio-products
  • Reports current regulatory measures and protocols used to assess host range and collateral impact(s) of microbial formulations based on virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microsporidia and microbial metabolites
  • Features lists by biological group (i.e., virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, microsporidia and microbial metabolites)
  • Links sound scientific data and concise, accessible language

Readership

Active researchers in applied microbiology, biochemistry, medical chemistry, biocontrol, biotechnology, pharmacology, ecology. Specifically, the control of pests animal husbandry (laboratory animals), aquaculture and crop production, vectors and pathogens of human diseases, etc, are of primary relevance and impact

Table of contents

1. The basic biological resources for the production of microbial pesticides1.1. Viruses1.1.1. Viruses of bacteria1.1.2. Viruses of algae1.1.3. Viruses of fungi1.1.4. Viruses of protozoa with medical and veterinary importance1.1.5. Viruses of plant weeds1.1.6. Viruses of mites1.1.7. Viruses of insects1.1.8. Viruses of vertebrate animals1.2. Bacteria1.2.1. Bacteria for control of noxious microorganisms1.2.2. Bacteria for control of weeds1.2.3. Bacteria for control of noxious invertebrate animals1.2.4. Bacteria for control of noxious vertebrate animals1.3. Fungi1.3.1. Fungi for control of noxious microorganisms1.3.2. Fungi for control of weeds1.3.3. Fungi for control of noxious invertebrate animals1.3.4. Fungi for control of noxious vertebrate animals1.4. Protozoa1.4.1. Protozoa for control of noxious microorganisms1.4.2. Protozoa for control of noxious invertebrate animals1.4.3. Relationship between protozoa and vertebrate animals1.5. Microbial metabolites1.5.1. Bacterial metabolites1.5.2. Fungal metabolites

2. Technology for the production of microbial pesticides2.1. Production of microbial pesticides based on living organisms2.1.1. Viral pesticides2.1.2. Bacterial pesticides2.1.3. Fungal pesticides2.2. Production of microbial pesticides based on artificial media2.2.1. Bacteria2.2.2. Fungi 2.2.2.1. Technology based on liquid media2.2.2.2. Technology based on dry media2.3. Formulation of microbial biomass2.3.1. Inert ingredients2.3.2. Adjuvants application2.3.3. Protection of active ingredients and storage of microbial pesticides

3. Microbial formulations for control of noxious organisms3.1. Viral pesticides3.2. Bacterial pesticides3.3. Fungal pesticides3.4. Microbial metabolites

4. Application of microbial pesticides4.1. Concepts omn strategic pest control4. 2. Pest management in open ecosystems1.2.1. Pest management in natural ecosystems1.2.2. Pest management in artificial ecosystems4.3. Pest management in closed biological communities4.4. Evaluation of efficacy for microbial pesticides

5. Effect of microbial pesticides on humans and the environment5.1. Viruses5.2. Bacteria5.3. Fungi

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 14, 2020
  • Language: English

About the authors

VG

Vladimir V. Gouli

Dr. Vladimir Gouli is a Doctor of Science and has more than 50 years experience in microbiology. He worked as the Director of the Department of Microbiological Control of Pests, and the scientific director of the Institute of Biological Method, in the former USSR prior to moving to the USA, where he has been a researcher in the Soil and Plant Department of the University of Vermont (USA) for the last 25 years. Currently, he is Emeritus Associate Professor of the University of Vermont. Dr. Gouli published 15 books in the field of Microbiology (in English, Russian, Romanian, Japanese, Chinese, and Ukrainian); as well as circa 250 scientific articles. Expertise include fundamental and applied aspects of invertebrate pathology and microbial pest control based on entomopathogenic and antagonistic microorganisms. Research focuses on the search, isolation, identification and assessment of key biological properties, mass-production, formulation and application of pathogens that regulate noxious-insect populations and suppress infectious plant diseases.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Plant and Soil Science, University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Burlington, VT, USA

JM

Jose A.P. Marcelino

PhD from the University of Vermont in Entomology & Plant Pathology in 2007. Fifteen years post-graduate experience IPM and biodiversity conservation at the Univ. of Illinois, University of the Azores (Portugal), the University of Puerto Rico and the University of Florida. Integrated Pest Management of major economically impacting pests and pathogens. In addition, developed methodologies to determine anthropogenic impacts in biotic communities across pristine and agricultural ecosystems in insular ecosystems. Profiling Apis mellifera subspecies using novel geo-morphometrics and SNP genetic bioassay tools, coupled with Machine Learning, aiming for an accurate detection of origin, dissemination and establishment of A. mellifera subspecies. Results from these projects and research are reported in peer-review journals and/or being implemented nationally or internationally. 20 papers and 6 books.
Affiliations and expertise
CE3C, Department of Biology, University of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal

SG

Svetlana Y. Gouli

PhD from the All-Union Research Institute of Biological Plant Protection (IBPP) (USSR) in 1983; Senior Researcher in IBPP from 1983 to 2003 and microbial pesticide producer in Claveles Colombianos Co (Colombia) from 1993 to 1955. Dr. Svetlana Gouli has worked for the last 25 years in various positions from a technical specialist to a senior researcher at the University of Vermont. She has published 4 books in microbiology in English, Russian and Georgian; She is the author and co-author of more than 100 scientific articles in the fields of microbiology and insect pathology; Scientific expertise in the microbiological regulation of harmful microorganisms to humans, and other organisms and biomes.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Plant and Soil Science, University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Burlington, VT, USA

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