Plant Protection and Plant Health International (11th PPPHI)

Worldwide, biological control of plant pests and diseases employing natural resources from naturally occurring antagonists to bio-industrially produced control agents [industrially produced biocontrol agents] is considered as key component in the transformation of our agricultural systems towards reducing the use of chemical pesticides and to develop a more resilient and sustainable crop production. Significant progress has been made during the last two decades in research and development, in the regulation and marketing of biological control products. Yet, the implementation of biological tools needs to be further accelerated to achieve the UN goals for sustainable development, the aims of the Farm-to-Fork strategy of the EU and similar ambitious strategies in many other countries to reduce the negative impact of pesticide use on human health and the environment.

The 11^th PPPHI symposium aims to exchange knowledge and to develop ideas how research may contribute to overcome the current scientific and regulatory limitations of using biocontrol agents in crop production.

This symposium will deal with four main topics a) the research needs, b) the potential and limitations of microbial genome sequencing, c) the issues of selectivity and effectiveness of biological control, and d) future perspectives towards a successful implementation of biocontrol in production practice.

Symposium website: https://ppphi.plant-protection.net