Status of Bacterial Entomopathogens Used for Microbial Control of Arthropod Pests in Iran and Turkey

Authors

  • Rasoul Marzban Biological Control Research Department, Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5091-006X
  • Gozde Busra Eroglu Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8988-1315

Keywords:

Microbial biopesticides, Entomopathogens, Bacillus thuringiensis, Biological control

Abstract

Bacterial entomopathogens, especially Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), are the most popular entomopathogen in bacteria worldwide, thanks to their toxin genes and high virulence. In this context, to develop an alternative to chemical pesticides used to control agricultural and forest pest insects, Bt has been isolated from soils and many insects, and products in the form of formulations have been prepared. It is also known that Bt-based biopesticides are generally more specific and harmless to other organisms. The results demonstrate that countries have different conditions for releasing these organic products to the market and it is often difficult for scientists to obtain a license. This study discusses the current status of bacterial entomopathogens study in Iran and Turkey.

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2023-06-15

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Marzban, R. ., & Eroglu, G. B. (2023). Status of Bacterial Entomopathogens Used for Microbial Control of Arthropod Pests in Iran and Turkey. Natural Products and Biotechnology, 3(1), 23–35. Retrieved from https://natprobiotech.com/index.php/natprobiotech/article/view/56

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