I. Chet
Utilizing microorganisms for the control of plant diseases is the basis of biocontrol. Although biological control of plant pathogens has been studied for many years, the number of commercially available biocontrol preparations is very small. Governments have become increasingly aware of the drawbacks of many chemical pesticides, in terms of their impact on the environment, as well as on the growers and the consumers of agricultural products. Studies aimed at replacing pesticides with environmentally safer methods are currently being conducted at many research centers. Research has demonstrated the potential of biological approaches for controlling plant diseases. Although commercialized systems for the biological control of plant diseases are few, especially for...
I. Chet
Utilizing microorganisms for the control of plant diseases is the basis of biocontrol. Although biological control of plant pathogens has been studied for many years, the number of commercially available biocontrol preparations is very small. Governments have become increasingly aware of the drawbacks of many chemical pesticides, in terms of their impact on the environment, as well as on the growers and the consumers of agricultural products. Studies aimed at replacing pesticides with environmentally safer methods are currently being conducted at many research centers. Research has demonstrated the potential of biological approaches for controlling plant diseases. Although commercialized systems for the biological control of plant diseases are few, especially for...