Biocontrol of Crown Gall by Rhizobium rhizogenes: Challenges in Biopesticide Commercialisation

Agronomy

Gary Bullard¹  Allen Kerr² 

[1] Bio-Care Technology Pty Ltd., Myocum, NSW 2481, Australia;Department of Plant Pathology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5064, Australia;

关键词: crown gall;    Agrobacterium;    Rhizobium;    agrocin 84;    TM84;    agrocinopine;   

DOI  :  10.3390/agronomy10081126

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The biocontrol of crown gall has been practised in Australia for 48 years. Control is so efficient that it is difficult to find a galled stone fruit tree, when previously, crown gall had been a major problem. This paper explains how it works and why only pathogens are inhibited. A commercial biopesticide is available in Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, Turkey, the USA, South Africa and Japan. The challenges of commercialising a biopesticide are outlined. Rigid regulations are preventing the wider use of biocontrol organisms.

【 授权许可】

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