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Chapter 2 Global current scenario and future prospectus of biorationals

  • Bahaar Anjum , Shweta Chand Thakuri , Mohit Panwar , Tarannum Jahan , Vijay Kumar Juyal , Rashmi and Viveka Nand
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Biorationals and Biopesticides
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Abstract

Biorationals are naturally derived materials consisting of a group of pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides. They provide an alternative for crop protection globally and improving crop quality and productivity with a low impact on the environment and on nontarget organisms, hence are considered as a better substitute for chemical pesticides. Recently, several new substances that are obtained from fungus, bacterium, and plant extracts have been reported as biopesticides, out of which 90% of the microbial biopesticides are obtained from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). At global market biopesticides currently constitute just 5% of the total crop protection, with a value of about $3 billion. Biorational market is expected to grow globally at a CAGR of 14.5% during the forecast years 2021-2026. The chief reason for this growth is increasing demand for organic products. Furthermore, the increased concern for environmental sustainability and need to minimize chemical residue in food products has shown a drastic rise in adoption of biorationals over time. The future prospects of biorational seem promising as large number of farmers and consumers are becoming aware of the benefits of adopting eco-friendly products. Also, the rate of adaptation of biorational products is increasing due to the stringent regulations on the use of chemical pesticides in many countries, leading to the shift toward more sustainable and safer alternatives. It is expected that biorationals will homogenize with chemical pesticides, in terms of market size, between the late 2040s and the early 2050s. The development of the biorationals market in the future is strongly related to research on biological control agents. Furthermore, advancements in biotechnology and the development of new biorational products are expected to drive the growth of the market in the future.

Abstract

Biorationals are naturally derived materials consisting of a group of pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides. They provide an alternative for crop protection globally and improving crop quality and productivity with a low impact on the environment and on nontarget organisms, hence are considered as a better substitute for chemical pesticides. Recently, several new substances that are obtained from fungus, bacterium, and plant extracts have been reported as biopesticides, out of which 90% of the microbial biopesticides are obtained from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). At global market biopesticides currently constitute just 5% of the total crop protection, with a value of about $3 billion. Biorational market is expected to grow globally at a CAGR of 14.5% during the forecast years 2021-2026. The chief reason for this growth is increasing demand for organic products. Furthermore, the increased concern for environmental sustainability and need to minimize chemical residue in food products has shown a drastic rise in adoption of biorationals over time. The future prospects of biorational seem promising as large number of farmers and consumers are becoming aware of the benefits of adopting eco-friendly products. Also, the rate of adaptation of biorational products is increasing due to the stringent regulations on the use of chemical pesticides in many countries, leading to the shift toward more sustainable and safer alternatives. It is expected that biorationals will homogenize with chemical pesticides, in terms of market size, between the late 2040s and the early 2050s. The development of the biorationals market in the future is strongly related to research on biological control agents. Furthermore, advancements in biotechnology and the development of new biorational products are expected to drive the growth of the market in the future.

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. List of contributing authors IX
  4. Chapter 1 An introduction to biorational pest control agents 1
  5. Chapter 2 Global current scenario and future prospectus of biorationals 23
  6. Chapter 3 Biorational pest management: potentials, unintended consequences, and future concerns 47
  7. Chapter 4 Role of insect growth regulators in insect/pest control 77
  8. Chapter 5 Chemistry of sex pheromones and their role in integrated pest management 95
  9. Chapter 6 Semiochemicals and other insect communication signals for controlling insect pest 107
  10. Chapter 7 Role of phytoalexins in plant disease resistance 127
  11. Chapter 8 Microbial pesticides for plant protection 141
  12. Chapter 9 Entomopathogenic fungi as biological control agents 181
  13. Chapter 10 Pesticides of plant origin: botanicals 199
  14. Chapter 11 Plant essential oils: a source of eco-friendly pesticides 221
  15. Chapter 12 Plant oleoresins as source of environment-friendly pesticides 237
  16. Chapter 13 The rise of plant-based nematicides: a sustainable solution for crop protection 261
  17. Chapter 14 Biorationals: global situation and future possibilities 281
  18. Chapter 15 Microbial production of amino acids and peptides 295
  19. Chapter 16 Essential oils as biorational insecticides 335
  20. Chapter 17 Bioherbicides for integrated weed management 355
  21. Chapter 18 Dilemma hovers over the rationality of biorational insecticides: their unintended effects and consequences 373
  22. Index 401
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111204819-002

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. List of contributing authors IX
  4. Chapter 1 An introduction to biorational pest control agents 1
  5. Chapter 2 Global current scenario and future prospectus of biorationals 23
  6. Chapter 3 Biorational pest management: potentials, unintended consequences, and future concerns 47
  7. Chapter 4 Role of insect growth regulators in insect/pest control 77
  8. Chapter 5 Chemistry of sex pheromones and their role in integrated pest management 95
  9. Chapter 6 Semiochemicals and other insect communication signals for controlling insect pest 107
  10. Chapter 7 Role of phytoalexins in plant disease resistance 127
  11. Chapter 8 Microbial pesticides for plant protection 141
  12. Chapter 9 Entomopathogenic fungi as biological control agents 181
  13. Chapter 10 Pesticides of plant origin: botanicals 199
  14. Chapter 11 Plant essential oils: a source of eco-friendly pesticides 221
  15. Chapter 12 Plant oleoresins as source of environment-friendly pesticides 237
  16. Chapter 13 The rise of plant-based nematicides: a sustainable solution for crop protection 261
  17. Chapter 14 Biorationals: global situation and future possibilities 281
  18. Chapter 15 Microbial production of amino acids and peptides 295
  19. Chapter 16 Essential oils as biorational insecticides 335
  20. Chapter 17 Bioherbicides for integrated weed management 355
  21. Chapter 18 Dilemma hovers over the rationality of biorational insecticides: their unintended effects and consequences 373
  22. Index 401
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