Advancing Sustainable Agriculture: Biopesticides and the Biological Control for Pest Management
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Pest and Disease Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 November 2025 | Viewed by 642
Special Issue Editors
Interests: semiochemicals; pest; essential oils; chemical ecology; biopesticides
Interests: essential oil; terpenes; insects; volatile organic compounds; bioactivity; repellence; antifungal compounds; botanical pesticides; economic analysis; legislation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The use of biological control in agriculture dates back to ancient times, with early civilizations employing natural enemies to manage pests. The modern development of biopesticides began in the 20th century with the discovery of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), an insecticidal bacterium. Since then, advances in microbiology, biotechnology, and integrated pest management (IPM) have accelerated the development of biopesticides derived from microorganisms, plant extracts, and natural enemies. Today, biopesticides and biological control are central to sustainable agriculture, addressing pest challenges while reducing environmental impact.
The increase in pest populations due to climate change and their geographic expansion presents a significant challenge. Food production must adapt by adopting sustainable practices, developing control strategies that ensure food security while also being environmentally friendly.
This Special Issue aims to gather innovative research on biopesticides and biological control to enhance sustainable pest management, aligning with environmental goals and agricultural productivity. This Special Issue will highlight novel strategies relating to biopesticides and biological control, semiochemical effects and mechanisms, and advancements that align with environmental goals while supporting agricultural productivity.
Dr. María Liza López
Dr. María Paula Zunino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- semiochemicals
- biopesticides
- biological control
- chemical ecology
- pest management
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