A Herbal Pesticide
The present technology provides a sprayable biopesticidal composition comprising Photorhabdus luminescens for controlling and eradicating various agricultural pests. It is for the first time that the insecticidal activity of P. luminescens is used without its symbiotic carrier nematode. In the present technology the actively growing cells of P. luminescens are encapsulated in sodium alginate beads and examined for their ability to infect insect hosts. Several laboratory and field testing programme were carried out to evaluate and assess the product. Elaborative and extensive field trials were conducted to study the efficacy of the product on the serious pest of sugarcane. The results obtained from these experiments have given a clear indication that the product is very effective and is novel based on the bacterium Photorhabdus luminescence and the plant, bacterial and insect chitinase purified to greatest extent and stabilized for longer shelf life.
Sector: Agriculture & Agro-industry
Country: India
Area of Application: Agriculture
Keywords: biopesticide, herbal, pesticide
Advantages: Better alternatives to the conventional chemical compositions. Extremely effective in controlling the spread of Ceratovacuna langiera. Effective for both soil and aerial applications. Useful for crops such as cabbage, cotton, pulses, peas, sugarcane, bamboo, grapes, citrus, mango and guava. Capable of being applied with commonly used agricultural equipment like sprayers and dusters. Results are comparable to chemical insecticides. Environment friendly.
Environmental aspects: Not Applicable
Development Status: Laboratory Model
Legal Protection: Patent in Progress
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