ABSTRACT
The advancement in science and technology especially in the „eld of agriculture, plant pathology, genetics, plant breeding, microbiology, and biotechnologyhas led to the agricultural intensi„cation so as to feed the ever-growing population. The need to save the crops from the attack of insects/pests to ensure the food security for the growing population worldwide has resulted in the extensive use of chemical pesticides in agriculture. Despite that, the pest-induced losses are on the rise. The realization of the negative effects of these chemicals on nature and natural resources has forced the scienti„c community and technologist to search for alternatives of chemicals to controlthe pests/insects, which can damage the crops. In the current scenario, the focus is more on reliable, sustainable, and environment-friendly agents for pest control, i.e., the biopesticides.
