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Formulation of entomopathogenic nematodes for crop pest control - a review

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  • Heriberto Cruz-Martínez

    (Programa de Doctorado en Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, CINVESTAV, San Pedro Zacatenco, Gustavo A. Madero, D.F., México
    Departamento de Ingeniería and)

  • Jaime Ruiz-Vega

    (Departamento de Protección Vegetal, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, CIIDIR-Oaxaca, Noche Buena, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, México)

  • Pastor T. Matadamas-Ortíz

    (Departamento de Ingeniería and)

  • Carlos I. Cortés-Martínez

    (Departamento de Protección Vegetal, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, CIIDIR-Oaxaca, Noche Buena, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, México)

  • Jesusita Rosas-Diaz

    (Departamento de Protección Vegetal, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, CIIDIR-Oaxaca, Noche Buena, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, México)

Abstract

The different materials and methods used to develop biopesticides with entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) still limit the quality of the final product, reducing field efficacy and complicating application strategies. Therefore, the objective of this review is to identify priority areas to improve the EPN formulation process based on the scientific and technological research developed so far. The results show great progress in the EPN survival time, from 7 days to 180 days, through two types of formulations: water dispersible granules and calcium alginate capsules. Also, EPNs formulated and applied as insect cadavers showed higher efficacy for the pest control than the EPNs applied in an aqueous solution. We consider that the priority areas of research are: automated massive formulation and exploration of new additives with better properties that may lead to increase the infectivity in the field. It is concluded that the study of these aspects requires a systemic approach with greater involvement of the invertebrate physiology and systems modelling disciplines.

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  • Heriberto Cruz-Martínez & Jaime Ruiz-Vega & Pastor T. Matadamas-Ortíz & Carlos I. Cortés-Martínez & Jesusita Rosas-Diaz, 2017. "Formulation of entomopathogenic nematodes for crop pest control - a review," Plant Protection Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 53(1), pages 15-24.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlpps:v:53:y:2017:i:1:id:35-2016-pps
    DOI: 10.17221/35/2016-PPS
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    1. Ivana Majić & Ankica Sarajlić & Tamás Lakatos & Tímea Tóth & Emilija Raspudić & Zlatko Puškadija & Gabriella Kanižai Šarić & Žiga Laznik, 2019. "Virulence of new strain of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora from Croatia against Lasioptera rubi," Plant Protection Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 55(2), pages 134-141.
    2. Anamarija Jagodič & Stanislav Trdan & Žiga Laznik, 2019. "Entomopathogenic nematodes: can we use the current knowledge on belowground multitrophic interactions in future plant protection programmes? - Review," Plant Protection Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 55(4), pages 243-254.

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