Potential Prospects of Using Biological Control Agents for Potato Pest and Disease Management: A Review

IF 1.5 4区农林科学 Q3 AGRONOMY

American Journal of Potato Research Pub Date : 2026-03-09 DOI:10.1007/s12230-026-10043-z

Fang Wang, Yuxu Zhang, Jinbo Zhou, Shijun Zhu

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Abstract

Potato cultivation faces significant challenges from various pests and diseases, including insect infestations, viral diseases, bacterial, fungal, and oomycete infections, all of which can severely impact yield and crop quality. This study presents a systematic review of the application of biological control agents (BCAs) as sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides for managing potato pests and diseases. It outlines the types of microbial control agents, such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses, as well as natural predators and parasitoids, with a focus on their mechanisms of action, including antagonism, induction of systemic resistance, and competitive exclusion. The study also evaluates the effectiveness of integrating BCAs into integrated pest management (IPM) programs through field trials and case studies. The research underscores the importance of biological control agents in promoting sustainable potato cultivation and offers practical recommendations to enhance crop resilience and reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.

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生物防治剂在马铃薯病虫害防治中的应用前景

马铃薯种植面临着各种病虫害的重大挑战，包括虫害、病毒性疾病、细菌、真菌和卵霉菌感染，所有这些都可能严重影响产量和作物品质。本文对生物防治剂作为化学农药的可持续替代品在马铃薯病虫害管理中的应用进行了系统综述。它概述了微生物控制剂的类型，如真菌、细菌和病毒，以及天然捕食者和拟寄生虫，重点介绍了它们的作用机制，包括拮抗、诱导系统抗性和竞争性排斥。本研究还通过实地试验和案例研究，评估了将bca纳入病虫害综合治理（IPM）计划的有效性。该研究强调了生物防治剂在促进马铃薯可持续种植中的重要性，并为提高作物抗灾能力和减少对化学农药的依赖提供了实用建议。

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American Journal of Potato Research 农林科学-农艺学

CiteScore

3.40

自引率

6.70%

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审稿时长

18-36 weeks

期刊介绍： The American Journal of Potato Research (AJPR), the journal of the Potato Association of America (PAA), publishes reports of basic and applied research on the potato, Solanum spp. It presents authoritative coverage of new scientific developments in potato science, including biotechnology, breeding and genetics, crop management, disease and pest research, economics and marketing, nutrition, physiology, and post-harvest handling and quality. Recognized internationally by contributors and readership, it promotes the exchange of information on all aspects of this fast-evolving global industry.