| Title: | Materials Engineering to Help Pest Control: A Narrative Overview of Biopolymer-Based Entomopathogenic Fungi Formulations |
| Author(s): | Friuli M; Pellegrino R; Lamanna L; Nitti P; Madaghiele M; Demitri C; |
| Address: | "Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy" |
| ISSN/ISBN: | 2309-608X (Electronic) 2309-608X (Linking) |
| Abstract: | "Biopolymer-based formulations show great promise in enhancing the effectiveness of entomopathogenic fungi as bioinsecticides. Chitosan and starch, among other biopolymers, have been utilized to improve spore delivery, persistence, and adherence to target insects. These formulations offer advantages such as target specificity, eco-friendliness, and sustainability. However, challenges related to production costs, stability, and shelf life need to be addressed. Recently, biomimetic lure and kill approaches based on biopolymers offer cost-effective solutions by leveraging natural attractants. Further research is needed to optimize these formulations and overcome challenges. Biopolymer-based formulations have the potential to revolutionize pest control practices, providing environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions for agriculture" |
| Keywords: | bioinsecticides biopolymers entomopathogenic fungi integrated pest management; |
| Notes: | "PubMed-not-MEDLINEFriuli, Marco Pellegrino, Rebecca Lamanna, Leonardo Nitti, Paola Madaghiele, Marta Demitri, Christian eng Review Switzerland 2023/09/27 J Fungi (Basel). 2023 Sep 12; 9(9):918. doi: 10.3390/jof9090918" |
