Political deafness may impede transition to biological control. (May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stenberg, Johan A.; Becher, Paul G.; Jonsson, Mattias; Karlsson, Magnus; Sundh, Ingvar; Viketoft, Maria
• Is Part Of: Trends in plant science. Volume 28:Number 5(2023)
• Page Start: 498
• Page End: 500
• Publication Date: 2023-05
• Subjects: biological control -- biocontrol -- bioprotection -- integrated pest management -- pest -- pathogen; Botany -- Periodicals; Botanique -- Périodiques; Botany; Periodicals; 580.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2023.02.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1360-1385

Abstract

Abstract: Biological control has developed into a realistic alternative to replace chemical pesticides. A long-awaited paradigm shift is now adopted by the European Commission through a proposed new Regulation on sustainable use of plant protection products. Unfortunately, the scientific framework underpinning biocontrol is seriously neglected, impeding transition to sustainable plant production.