Biopesticides
Biological alternatives to chemical pesticides that are typically classified as microbial, biochemical, pheromonal, predatory insecticidal, or genetic (i.e., incorporated into the plants themselves).
LUX TAKE:
Biopesticides are unlikely to completely supplant synthetic agrochemicals for crop protection on any short time scale. However, these alternatives are already becoming a significant portion of the crop protection market as changes in the regulatory landscape and consumer demand for organic produce, ingredients, and materials are on the rise. The global momentum differs significantly among ...