Environmental Impacts Of Microbial Insecticides

Author : Heikki M.T. Hokkanen,Ann Hajek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401714419

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Environmental Impacts of Microbial Insecticides by Heikki M.T. Hokkanen,Ann Hajek Pdf

Biological pesticides are increasingly finding therr place in IPM and increasing numbers of products are making therr way to the marketplace. Particularly in China, Latin America and Australia, implementation is proceeding on a large scale. However, in the USA and Europe, registration procedures for insect pathogens to be used for insect control have been established that requrre low levels of risk, resulting in costs of retarding the implementation of microbial agents. This book provides a review of the state of the art of studies on the envrronmental impact of microbial insecticides. It originates from a Society for Invertebrate Pathology Microbial Control Division Symposium .. Assessment of envrronmental safety of biological insecticides", organised in collaboration with the EU-ERBIC research project (FAIR5-CT97-3489). This symposium was initiated by Heikki Hokkanen and Chris Lomer, and was held at the SIP Annual Meeting in 2001 in The Netherlands. The emphasis in this book is on large scale use of microbial agents for insect control, demonstrating how this use has been proceeding with minimal envrron mental impact. This book is intended to be of use to regulatory authorities in determining whether further studies in eertain areas are necessary and how to conduct them if needed, or whether sufficient information has been collected already to permit fuH registration of many of these biological control agents.

Author : Heikki M. T. Hokkanen,Ann Hajek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9401714428

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Environmental Impacts of Microbial Insecticides by Heikki M. T. Hokkanen,Ann Hajek Pdf

Author : Kwang-Bou Joung,Jean-Charles Cote,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Research Branch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Bacillus thuringiensis (BT).
ISBN : OCLC:629683687

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A Review of the Environmental Impacts of the Microbial Insecticide Bacillus Thuringiensis by Kwang-Bou Joung,Jean-Charles Cote,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Research Branch Pdf

Author : Kwang-Bo Joung,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Research Branch,Horticultural R&D Centre (Canada)
Publisher : Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Research Branch
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Bacillus thuringiensis
ISBN : 066265398X

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A Review of the Environmental Impacts of the Microbial Insecticide Bacillus Thuringiensis by Kwang-Bo Joung,Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Research Branch,Horticultural R&D Centre (Canada) Pdf

Author : Marshall Laird,Lawrence A. Lacey,Elizabeth W. Davidson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1990-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D00165492C

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Safety of Microbial Insecticides by Marshall Laird,Lawrence A. Lacey,Elizabeth W. Davidson Pdf

Registration requirements and safety considerations for microbial pest control agents; Ecological overview: potential impact of microbial insecticides; Safety of microbial insecticides to vertebrates; Safety of microbial insecticides to nontarget invertebrates.

Author : Francisco Sánchez-Bayo, Paul J. van den Brink, Reinier M. Mann
Publisher : Francisco Sanchez-Bayo
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781608051212

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Ecological Impacts of Toxic Chemicals by Francisco Sánchez-Bayo, Paul J. van den Brink, Reinier M. Mann Pdf

Ecological Impacts of Toxic Chemicals presents a comprehensive, yet readable account of the known disturbances caused by all kinds of toxic chemicals on both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Topics cover the sources of toxicants, their fate and distribution through the planet, their impacts on specific ecosystems, and their remediation by natural systems. Each chapter is written by well-known specialists in those areas, for the general public, students, and even scientists from outside this field. The book intends to raise awareness of the dangers of chemical pollution in a world dominated by industry and globalization of resources. Because the problems are widespread and far reaching, it is hoped that confronting the facts may prompt better management practices at industrial, agricultural and all levels of management, from local to governmental, so as to reduce the negative impacts of chemical contaminants on our planet.

Author : Sushil Khetan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000-10-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0824704452

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Microbial Pest Control by Sushil Khetan Pdf

A complete overview of the technologies and products for microbial-based pest control. It documents the use of genetically altered Bt and transgenic crops, microbial formulations, and synergistic interactions of microbials with synthetic chemicals, as well as the management of Bt foliar applications and Bt genes in transgenic crops. The book includes case studies and pathogen, products and manufacturers indices.

Author : Joginder Singh,Ashok Pandey,Simranjeet Singh,Vinod Kumar Garg,Praveen C. Ramamurthy
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323916455

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Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering by Joginder Singh,Ashok Pandey,Simranjeet Singh,Vinod Kumar Garg,Praveen C. Ramamurthy Pdf

Pesticides: Human Health, Environmental Impacts and Management considers microbial degradation and environmental management of pesticides, covers microbial options as an alternative to chemical pesticides, explores plant-microbe interactions for reduced applications of pesticides in the agricultural fields, discusses the enhancement of microbial pesticides degradation, explains function of engineered microorganisms for effective pesticide degradation, describes potential indigenous/effective microbes for effective pesticide degradation processes, and presents research on microbes for sustainable agricultural and environmental practices. Provides the latest developments and progress on pesticide management through sustainable practices Describes the adverse effects of pesticides on human health and its precautionary control measures through biological agents Introduces the aspects and advances of biological technologies in the environment for sustainable management of pesticides Elaborates on advanced prospective, vide application, and modern practices of harnessing the potential of microbial resources in environment

Author : D. L. Hostetter,Carlo Michael Ignoffo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Insect pests
ISBN : OCLC:4162049

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Environmental Stability of Microbial Insecticides by D. L. Hostetter,Carlo Michael Ignoffo Pdf

Author : Sonia Soloneski
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789535112174

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Pesticides by Sonia Soloneski Pdf

The edited book Pesticides - Toxic Aspects contains an overview of attractive researchers of pesticide toxicology that covers the hazardous effects of common chemical pesticide agents employed every day in our agricultural practices. The combination of experimental and theoretical pesticide investigations of current interest will make this book of significance to researchers, scientists, engineers, and graduate students who make use of those different investigations to understand the toxic aspects of pesticides. We hope that this book will continue to meet the expectations and needs of all interested in different aspects of pesticide toxicity.

Author : J. Francis Borgio,K. Sahayaraj,Ismail Alper Susurluk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Insect pests
ISBN : 1612092233

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Microbial Insecticides by J. Francis Borgio,K. Sahayaraj,Ismail Alper Susurluk Pdf

The field of microbial insecticides encompasses the highly diverse life forms bacteria, fungi, nematodes and viruses. They play an essential role in the management of pests in cultivated crops and play a crucial role in the life of farmers and agricultural industry. This book provides a single reference volume with appeal to all levels and fields, including those working in research, teaching, government and industries, assemblages in plant communities.

Author : Vladimir V. Gouli,Jose A.P. Marcelino,Svetlana Y. Gouli
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128244524

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Microbial Pesticides by Vladimir V. Gouli,Jose A.P. Marcelino,Svetlana Y. Gouli Pdf

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. 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

Author : Robert Bélanger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Bacillus thuringiensis
ISBN : 1536127248

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Bacillus Thuringiensis by Robert Bélanger Pdf

In Chapter One, André L de A Melo, Ph.D. discusses the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis and its uses as a bio-insecticide, also touching on ways to combat insect resistance. In Chapter Two, Karim Ennouri proposes the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis as an important biopesticide because of the entomopathogenic effect of delta-endtoxins as well as its efficiency against insects resistant to chemical insecticides. In conclusion, Rafael C Lajmanovich, Candela S Martinuzzi, Carlina Colussi, Paola M Peltzer, Agustín Bassó, Andrés M Attademo, and Lucila M Curi present a study exploring the impact of a GM Bt-soybean-based diet, as opposed to a lettuce diet, on tadpoles.

Author : Ian Pepper,Charles P. Gerba,Terry Gentry,Raina M. Maier
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080919409

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Environmental Microbiology by Ian Pepper,Charles P. Gerba,Terry Gentry,Raina M. Maier Pdf

For microbiology and environmental microbiology courses, this leading textbook builds on the academic success of the previous edition by including a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of environmental microbiology as a discipline that has grown in scope and interest in recent years. From environmental science and microbial ecology to topics in molecular genetics, this edition relates environmental microbiology to the work of a variety of life science, ecology, and environmental science investigators. The authors and editors have taken the care to highlight links between environmental microbiology and topics important to our changing world such as bioterrorism and national security with sections on practical issues such as bioremediation, waterborne pathogens, microbial risk assessment, and environmental biotechnology. WHY ADOPT THIS EDITION? New chapters on: Urban Environmental Microbiology Bacterial Communities in Natural Ecosystems Global Change and Microbial Infectious Disease Microorganisms and Bioterrorism Extreme Environments (emphasizing the ecology of these environments) Aquatic Environments (now devoted to its own chapter- was combined with Extreme Environments) Updates to Methodologies: Nucleic Acid -Based Methods: microarrays, phyloarrays, real-time PCR, metagomics, and comparative genomics Physiological Methods: stable isotope fingerprinting and functional genomics and proteomics-based approaches Microscopic Techniques: FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization) and atomic force microscopy Cultural Methods: new approaches to enhanced cultivation of environmental bacteria Environmental Sample Collection and Processing: added section on air sampling

Author : Juan C. Sanchez-Hernandez
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351793100

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Bioremediation of Agricultural Soils by Juan C. Sanchez-Hernandez Pdf

The quality of agricultural soils are always under threat from chemical contaminants, which ultimately affect the productivity and safety of crops. Besides agrochemicals, a new generation of substances invades the soil through irrigation with reclaimed wastewater and pollutants of organic origin such as sewage sludge or cattle manure. Emerging pollutants such as pharmaceuticals, nanomaterials and microplastics are now present in agricultural soils, but the understanding of their impact on soil quality is still limited. With focus on in situ bioremediation, this book provides an exhaustive analysis of the current biological methodologies for recovering polluted agricultural soils as well as monitoring the effectiveness of bioremediation.