Quality Assessment and Host Preference of <i>Telenomus podisi</i> (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) for Fresh and Cryopreserved <i>Euschistus heros</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Eggs by Gabryele Silva Ramos, Rafael Hayashida, Pedro Hiroshi Passos Ikuno, Vanessa Rafaela de Carvalho, William Wyatt Hoback, Regiane Cristina de Oliveira

“…Despite these differences, we conclude that the use of cryopreserved eggs is suitable for <i>T. podisi</i> mass rearing, allowing more options for timed inundative parasitoid releases for biological control.…”
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Insights into the lemon (Citrus limon) epiphytic microbiome: impact of the biocontrol yeast Clavispora lusitaniae 146 by Maria Cecilia Rasuk, José Matías Irazoqui, María Florencia Perez, Martina María Pereyra, Pedro Eugenio Sineli, Anja Poehlein, Rolf Daniel, Julian Rafael Dib

“…Although strain 146 has proven to be an effective agent, the influence of a microbial biological control agent on the postharvest lemon microbiome has not been studied until now. …”
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Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Biocontrol of Tomato Bacterial Wilt Caused by Ralstonia solanacearum by Habtamu Mekonnen, Mulugeta Kibret, Fassil Assefa

“…Bacterial wilt induced by Ralstonia solanacearum is one of the most damaging and widespread diseases of tomatoes in the world. Biological control with rhizobacteria is one of the efficient components of integrated pest management methods used to control the disease and enhance production. …”
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Antagonism of Endophytic Bacteria and the Consortium Against Culvularia oryzae Bugnic by Zurai Resti, Martinius Martinius, Yenny Liswarni

“… Endophytic bacteria have several advantages, including controlling plant pathogens and increasing plant growth. As a biological control, endophytic bacteria can suppress the development of plant pathogenic fungi. …”
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Plant Colonization by Biocontrol Bacteria and Improved Plant Health: A Review by Roohallah Saberi Riseh, Fariba Fathi, Mozhgan Gholizadeh Vazvani, Mika Tapio Tarkka

“…The use of biological control agents is one of the best strategies available to combat the plant diseases in an ecofriendly manner. …”
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STUDY ON MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF OENOPIA KIRBYI (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) IN DA LAT CITY, LAM DONG, VIETNAM by Nguyen Thanh Thuy Tien, Nguyen Duc Sang, Le Thi Thanh Thuy, Nguyen Thi Thu Hue, Nguyen Thi Thuy Ngan, Tran Thi Thu Dan

“…These results provide basic data for rearing Oenopia kirbyi for use as a biological control of crop pests.…”
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Impact of Cell Size Effect on Nutrient-Phytoplankton Dynamics by Tiancai Liao, Hengguo Yu, Chuanjun Dai, Min Zhao

“…More interestingly, it is discovered that the intermediate cell size is the optimal size for promoting the growth of phytoplankton, but increasing appropriately the cell size can rapidly reduce phytoplankton density and nutrient concentrations at the same time, which provides a possible strategy for biological control of algal blooms.…”
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Evaluation of Pesticide Use in Greenhouse Tomato Production in the Context of Sustainability, Food Safety and Export Residue Notifications by Hasan Yılmaz, Merve Mürüvvet Dağ

“…In addition, greenhouse production support policies should be redesigned to encourage farmers to use biological control methods.…”
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Effects of Temperature and Extraguild Prey Density on Intraguild Predation of <i>Coccinella septempunctata</i> and <i>Harmonia axyridis</i> by Xia Wen, Guizhen Gao

“…This research provides theoretical support for the rational use of <i>H. axyridis</i> and <i>C. septempunctata</i> in the joint biological control of <i>C. juglandicola</i>…”
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Sex-Pheromone-Mediated Mating Disruption Technology for the Oriental Fruit Moth, Grapholita molesta (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae): Overview and Prospects by Wei N. Kong, J. Li, Ren J. Fan, Sheng C. Li, Rui Y. Ma

“…Greater knowledge of the integration of different biological control methods is therefore essential.…”
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Biological Characteristics and Whole Genome Analysis of vB_VpP_3, a Bacteriophage against Multi-drug Resistant Vibrio parahaemolyticus by LIU Qingqing, ZHANG Ming, YANG Wenjing, LIU Ke, LI Fan, LI Xuepeng, LI Jianrong, ZHANG Defu

“…Conclusion: Bacteriophage vB_VpP_3 was highly safe and could be used for biological control of multi-drug resistant V. parahaemolyticus.…”
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Nematicidal potential of Microbacterium maritypicum Sneb159 against Heterodera glycines and the complete genome sequence analysis by Jing Zhao, Jing Zhao, Jing Zhao, Zhifu Xing, Aatika Sikandar, Yuxi Duan

“…IntroductionHeterodera glycines is one of the most important pathogens of soybean production worldwide. Biological control provides a strategy for sustainable and environmentally friendly nematode management.MethodsIn this study, solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS) was used to reveal the volatile nematicidal compounds of Microbacterium maritypicum Sneb159 and the mode of action was further elucidated via whole genome sequencing.ResultsThe present study demonstrated that M. maritypicum Sneb159 fermentation broth showed strong nematicidal activities against H. glycines. …”
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Strengthening mycology research through coordinated access to microbial culture collection strains by D. Smith, A. Kermode, G. Cafà, A. G. Buddie, T. S. Caine, M. J. Ryan

“…Further uses include interventions in agriculture for soil and plant health or biological control of pests and diseases. All of the above may be achieved by individual institutions but, by working together, collections can form a critical mass to focus on key global issues and can achieve much more. …”
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Differences in Rhizosphere Microbial Community Structure and Composition in Resistance and Susceptible Wheat to Fusarium Head Blight by Han Li, Mingshuang Tang, Tao Zheng, Ming Yang, Youning Wang, Yating Shuai, Yan Li, Yibo Zhang, Dongfang Ma

“…The study is aimed at analyzing the effects of wheat varieties of different resistance to FHB on the composition and abundance of rhizosphere soil microbial community to screen out bacteria or fungi that can be used to control FHB, providing the theoretical basis for FHB biological control.…”
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Tailoring IPM plans to fight a cloaked pest: helping smallholder farmers combat the sweetpotato weevil in sub-Saharan Africa by Chad A. Keyser, Frederick S. Walters, Haley Turner, Elka Armstrong, Jeff Davis, Brooke Bissinger, Brant Johnson, Agnes Alajo, Paul Musana, Joseph Odongo, Benard Yada, Milton A. Otema

“…In this paper we, (1) outline factors that contribute to SPW infestation; (2) review available strategies and ongoing research for control of SPW, including chemical pesticides, biological control (macro-organismal as well as microbial control), cultural practices, selective breeding, and biotechnology; and (3) discuss the potential for implementing an integrated pest management (IPM) approach that leverages a combination of techniques. …”
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Global challenges facing plant pathology: multidisciplinary approaches to meet the food security and environmental challenges in the mid-twenty-first century by Michael Jeger, Robert Beresford, Clive Bock, Nathan Brown, Adrian Fox, Adrian Newton, Antonio Vicent, Xiangming Xu, Jonathan Yuen

“…In this review we emphasise, in particular: the multidisciplinary links between plant pathology and other disciplines; disease management, including precision agriculture, plant growth and development, and decision analysis and disease risk; the development and use of new and novel plant protection chemicals; new ways of exploiting host genetic diversity including host resistance deployment; a new perspective on biological control and microbial interactions; advances in surveillance and detection technologies; invasion of exotic and re-emerging plant pathogens; and the consequences of climate change affecting all aspects of agriculture, the environment, and their interactions. …”
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Genetic markers for the resistance of honey bee to Varroa destructor by M. D. Kaskinova, L. R. Gaifullina, E. S. Saltykova, A. V. Poskryakov, A. G. Nikolenko

“…Therefore, the only safe measure to combat the mite is the use of biological control methods. One of these methods is the selection of bee colonies with natural mite resistance. …”
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Diversity of harmful and beneficial insects on faba bean, Vicia faba L. in Assiut Governorate, Northern Upper Egypt by Hend O. Mohamed, Hassan F. Dahi, Asmaa H. Mahmoud

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Non-target effects of ten essential oils on the egg parasitoid Trichogramma evanescens by van Oudenhove, Louise, Cazier, Aurélie, Fillaud, Marine, Lavoir, Anne-Violette, Fatnassi, Hicham, Perez, Guy, Calcagno, Vincent

“…This study addresses their non-target effects on a biological control agent: the egg parasitoid Trichogramma evanescens. …”
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Regenerative viticulture and climate change resilience by Flora O'Brien, Alistair Nesbitt, Rebecca Sykes, Belinda Kemp

“…There is less consensus regarding the impact of RV approaches on grape yield, wine quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as a lack of vineyard-based evidence demonstrating the efficacy of biostimulants and Biological Control Agents (BCAs). Research covering a range of regional or context specific environments regarding regenerative approaches or practices are limited, particularly when seeking to address opportunities for, and impacts of whole vineyard systems change–this is a complex area that has not yet been fully addressed. …”
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