Biologicals: Too Good to Be True?
Biologicals are being promoted as a natural replacement for 'chemicals', appearing under various names such as bioactives, biopesticides, biostimulants, and biofertilisers.
Bioactive is a broad term, while biopesticides are derived from natural materials like animals, plants, microorganisms, and minerals, used for pest management.
- Biostimulants enhance plant processes and stress tolerance without providing nutrients.
- Biofertilisers enrich the soil and supply nutrients to plants through increased microbial activity.
The industry programme "A Lighter Touch" (ALT) has been investigating the potential for biopesticides in New Zealand, involving partners like HortNZ and MPI.
They appear under various names, including bioactives, biopesticides, biostimulants and biofertilisers.
Author's summary: Biologicals offer a natural alternative to chemicals.
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