Progress in research on the biological control of vegetable pests in China
Author of the article:LIN Wei1, 2** XIAO Zheng-Kun1, 2 GAO Yan-Jun1, 2 GAO Jia-Jun1, 2 HUANG Guo-Hua1, 2***
Author's Workplace:1. Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology and Control of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests College of Plant Protection, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; 2. Yuelushan Laboratory, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
Key Words:vegetable pests; biological control; integrated pest management
Abstract:
The sustained expansion of vegetable cultivation in China in
recent years has led to crop pests emerging as a critical constraint on both
crop productivity and quality. Traditional chemical control methods are
increasingly facing multifaceted challenges, including resistance, pesticide
residues, and environmental safety concerns, all of which have collectively
spurred the rapid development of biological control methodology. This paper
systematically reviews recent research and technological progress in the biological
control of vegetable crop pests in China, with a focus on three key areas: the
current application status, technological refinements, and integrated
deployment strategies of major biological control agents. These agents
encompass predatory and parasitic species, entomopathogenic microorganisms
(including fungi, bacteria, and viruses), and entomopathogenic nematodes.
Furthermore, persistent challenges in scaling up biological control for
vegetable pests are identified and further research priorities are outlined. By
integrating these insights, this study, aims to provide a robust theoretical
framework and scientific foundation for optimizing and upgrading integrated
pest management (IPM) strategies in vegetable production systems.