THE ROLE OF BIOLOGICAL AGENT IN MODERN PLANT PROTECTION: GREEN APPROACH TO PEST MANAGEMENT PUBLISHED
Laura VORNICU 1, Maroua1DAHBI, Ștefana1BAICU, R. PAȘCALĂU1 1University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timișoara“ raul.pascalau@usvt.roIn the current scenario surrounding agricultural sustainability, the incorporation of biological agents has turned out to be a major aspect in alleviating pressures from pests and diseases. Traditional chemical approaches, which are frequently marked by their harmful effects on the environment and the emergence of pest populations that are resistant, have compelled a transition towards more environmentally friendly methods. Biological agents, which include a wide variety of organisms ranging from helpful microorganisms to predators and parasitoids present novel solutions aimed at improving plant health and productivity. This shift in paradigm not only holds the promise of safeguarding biodiversity but also corresponds with global movements that advocate for decreased use of chemicals in agricultural practices. In the modern sphere of agriculture, the notion of biological agents incorporates an array of organisms, which encapsulates predators, parasitoids, pathogens, alongside beneficial microbes, that are utilized for the sustainable control of pests and diseases. These agents function via diverse mechanisms, such as predation, parasitism, or competition, thereby serving to decrease dependency on synthetic pesticides. The importance of these agents is accentuated by their varied roles in fortifying ecosystem resilience and fostering biodiversity. Research illuminates the requirement for a strong biological basis to formulate efficient non-chemical interventions, which ultimately seek to tackle significant pest dilemmas. In addition, the incorporation of multifunctional plants within cropping systems not only strengthens pest management practices but concurrently improves overall agricultural output. Hence, the delineation of biological agents bears considerable importance, since their proficient application has the potential to foster more sustainable agricultural methods that are in line with the shifting global benchmarks for environmental responsibility.
plant protection, biological, green, pest, agents, approaches
biology
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