| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4504221 | Biological Control | 2011 | 12 Pages |
The development of new biocontrol products against plant diseases requires screening of high numbers of candidate antagonists. Antagonists for commercial use have to fulfill many different requirements. Besides being active against the specific targeted plant pathogens they must be safe and cost-effective. Important criteria besides pathogenic efficacy are market size, ecological characteristics, production costs, safety, environmental risks, and possibilities for intellectual property protection. A stepwise screening program considering these very different aspects is proposed.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights► Stepwise screening of microorganisms for commercial use in biocontrol. ► Multi-disciplinary approach considering many aspects besides control efficacy. ► Examples for protocols for use in screening programmes illustrating this approach.
