Abstract
Microbial biopesticides involve various microorganisms such as bacteria,
fungi, viruses, nematode-associated bacteria, protozoans, and endophytes working
against invertebrate pathogens in agro-ecosystems. Such novel biopesticidal products,
after extensive research work, have been explored in the global market to combat
synthetic pesticide application adverse problems. Recent academic and industrial
efforts are involved in the discovery of toxins and virulence factors from microbial
species for the synthesis of commercial formulations. The current review is the
expansion of the application of various bacteria, fungi, viruses, nematodes, protozoans,
and endophytes for biopesticide formulations and their role in pest management.
Keywords: Entomopathogenic bacteria, Entomopathogenic nematodes, Endophytes, Fungi, Integrated pest management (IPM), Virus.
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