Author: Livia Marques Casanova, Andrew Macrae, Jacqueline Elis de Souza, Athayde Neves Junior and Alane Beatriz Vermelho
Citation: Casanova, Livia Marques, et al. "The Potential of Allelochemicals from Microalgae for Biopesticides." Plants 12.9 (2023): 1896.
Abstract:
https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/9/1896
Improvements in agricultural productivity are required to meet the demand of a growing world population. Phytopathogens, weeds, and insects are challenges to agricultural production. The toxicity and widespread application of persistent synthetic pesticides poses a major threat to human and ecosystem health. Therefore, sustainable strategies to control pests are essential for agricultural systems to enhance productivity within a green paradigm. Allelochemicals are a less persistent, safer, and friendly alternative to efficient pest management, as they tend to be less toxic to non-target organisms and more easily degradable. Microalgae produce a great variety of allelopathic substances whose biocontrol potential against weeds, insects, and phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria has received much attention. This review provides up-to-date information and a critical perspective on allelochemicals from microalgae and their potential as biopesticides.
Author: Livia Marques Casanova, Andrew Macrae, Jacqueline Elis de Souza, Athayde Neves Junior and Alane Beatriz Vermelho
Citation: Casanova, Livia Marques, et al. "The Potential of Allelochemicals from Microalgae for Biopesticides." Plants 12.9 (2023): 1896.
Abstract:
https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/9/1896
Improvements in agricultural productivity are required to meet the demand of a growing world population. Phytopathogens, weeds, and insects are challenges to agricultural production. The toxicity and widespread application of persistent synthetic pesticides poses a major threat to human and ecosystem health. Therefore, sustainable strategies to control pests are essential for agricultural systems to enhance productivity within a green paradigm. Allelochemicals are a less persistent, safer, and friendly alternative to efficient pest management, as they tend to be less toxic to non-target organisms and more easily degradable. Microalgae produce a great variety of allelopathic substances whose biocontrol potential against weeds, insects, and phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria has received much attention. This review provides up-to-date information and a critical perspective on allelochemicals from microalgae and their potential as biopesticides.