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Products containing microorganisms as a tool in integrated pest management and the rules of their market placement in the European Union
Author(s) -
Matyjaszczyk Ewa
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/ps.3986
Subject(s) - integrated pest management , pest analysis , european union , business , microorganism , microbiology and biotechnology , agroforestry , biology , environmental resource management , ecology , environmental science , international trade , marketing , bacteria , genetics
Products containing microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses) can be used in plant production as an intervention as well as a prevention method for pest control. Their utilisation is strictly in line with the principles of integrated pest management, provided that they are effective and safe. The rules of registration of microorganisms for crop production in the European Union differ, depending on whether they are placed on the market as plant protection products or not. For over 20 years, uniform rules for registration of plant protection products have been in force. Currently, 36 microorganisms marked up to the strain are approved for use in pest control in the Community. The decision concerning market placement of plant protection products containing approved microorganisms is issued for each member state separately. The approaches to market placement of other products with microorganisms differ within the EU , ranging from a complete lack of requirements to long and costly registration procedures. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry