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: Received: 18 October 2021 / Approved: 19 October 2021 / Online: 19 October 2021 (10:49:58 CEST)
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Ashaolu, C.A.; Okonkwo, C.; Njuguna, E.; Ndolo, D. Recommendations for Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Biopesticides in Nigeria. Preprints2021, 2021100270. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202110.0270.v1
Ashaolu, C.A.; Okonkwo, C.; Njuguna, E.; Ndolo, D. Recommendations for Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Biopesticides in Nigeria. Preprints 2021, 2021100270. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202110.0270.v1
Ashaolu, C.A.; Okonkwo, C.; Njuguna, E.; Ndolo, D. Recommendations for Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Biopesticides in Nigeria. Preprints2021, 2021100270. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202110.0270.v1
APA Style
Ashaolu, C.A., Okonkwo, C., Njuguna, E., & Ndolo, D. (2021). Recommendations for Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Biopesticides in Nigeria. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202110.0270.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Ashaolu, C.A., Elizabeth Njuguna and Dennis Ndolo. 2021 "Recommendations for Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Biopesticides in Nigeria" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202110.0270.v1
Abstract
The global trend towards increased demand for organic food, greener environments, and the integration of biological control agents into pest management strategies has greatly enhanced the need for biological pesticides (biopesticides). Biopesticides are generally environmentally friendly and are made from micro-organisms or other natural substances. Despite their great potential, relatively few have been registered and commercialised in Nigeria compared to other African countries such as South Africa and Kenya. Biological active agents are so diverse such that ap-plying the same safety standards or environmental conditions to all of them is almost impossible. A review of risk assessment processes and comparative assessments of Nigeria's biopesticide regulations with other developing African countries and developed regions was conducted. Prolonged field testing, lack of bridged risk assessments and technical checklists have been identified as key factors hampering the timely development and commercialisation of biopesti-cides in Nigeria. Recommendations on necessary changes to the existing Nigeria biopesticide regulations have been made. Risk assessment matrices for microbial and biochemical biopesti-cides and a scientific/technical checklist have also been developed. Harmonisation and data ex-change among other countries in the region will also enhance the advancement of scientific and technical knowledge for sustainable regulation and cross-border trade.
Keywords
Biopesticides; Regulations; Risk Assessment; Regulatory Challenge, Sustainability; Nigeria.
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
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