Abstract

Plants Derived Products: As an Eco-friendly Alternative of Synthetic Pesticide for Agri-pest Management: A Review

Author(s): Bhanu Prakash1*, N. K. Dubey2 and Kiran S.

Since the beginning of agriculture, farmers have had to compete with pest to secure food, feed and various economically important raw materials. Nearly one-third of agri-crop products is destroyed by pest every year during production, processing and storage. Therefore, pest management is a key concern to secure food products and other economically important raw materials in the near future. Indeed, synthetic pesticides have contributed significant role in pest control from late 1930’s, but most of these chemicals exhibit side effects on human health and environment. Hence, there is a strict need to develop some biorational alternative to synthetic pesticides. In this perspective, plants-derived products possess strong pesticidal potential could play a significant role in the development of biorational pesticides. Some of the phytochemicals and their active formulation are kept in generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) category by the USFDA and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The article presents an overview on the potential practical use of plants-derived products as an eco-friendly alternative of synthetic pesticides. In addition, the areas where important research must be carried out are emphasized in the future outlook.

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