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Fermentation-Derived Insect Control Agents

The Spinosyns

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Biopesticides: Use and Delivery

Part of the book series: Methods in Biotechnology ((MIBT,volume 5))

Abstract

Many insect pests present an ongoing battle between the grower’s ability to control the pest and the pest’s ability to resist the available control methods Several well-known examples include the Colorado potato beetle on potatoes, the diamondback moth on vegetable crops, and the Hehothis complex on cotton. The discovery of new, novel insect control agents for use against these and other insect pests has served as a focal point for insecticide research for more than four decades

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  1. DowElanco Dtscovery Research, Indtanapolts, IN

    Thomas C. Sparks, Gary D. Thompson, Mark B. Hertlein & Thomas V. Worden

  2. Elanco Animal Health Research and Development, Greenfield, IN

    Herbert A. Kirst

  3. Lilly Research Laboratories, Elt Lilly and Co, Indianapolis, IN

    Jon S. Mynderse & Jan R. Turner

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Sparks, T.C. et al. (1999). Fermentation-Derived Insect Control Agents. In: Hall, F.R., Menn, J.J. (eds) Biopesticides: Use and Delivery. Methods in Biotechnology, vol 5. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/0-89603-515-8:171

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