Biopesticide For Healthy And Sustainable Crop Production
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Introduction
Biopesticides refers to a pesticide which originates from natural materials such as animals, microorganisms, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. In comparison with the conventional pesticides, biopesticides are less toxic, affect the target pest, they are effective in small quantities and decompose quickly. Furthermore, no destructive residue is left after a period of application of such a product. This makes biopesticedes the most environment-friendly approach in pest control management. This 5-days course will equip participants with knowledge on how biopesticides are made, advantages of using them, and their mode of action.
Duration
5 Days
Outline
Course outline
Module 1: Introduction to biopesticides
· Definition of biopesticides
· Classification of agricultural biologicals
· Classes of biopesticides
· Comparisson of use of biopesticeds and conventional pesticides
· advantages of using biopesticides
Module 2: Biopesticide mode of action
· Bioherbicide mode of action
· Bioinsecticide mode of action
· Biofungicide mode of action
Module 3: Biopesticide formulation
· Process of biopesticide formulation technique
· Comparison of biopesticides and conventional pesticides
· Requirements and Challenges for biopesticide Formulation
Module 4: Analysis of case studies where Biopesticides have been used
· Global trends in the development and use of biopesticides in agriculture
· opportunities for the use of biopesticides in agriculture
· Integrating biopesticides with Integrated Pest Management
· Components of Integrated Pest Management
Module 5: Field visit to farms that have adopted Biopesticides
Schedules
Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 05:00 PM |
Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 05:00 PM |
No. of Days: | 5 |
Total Hours: | 8 |
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