Algological factor in pest control and its horizons
Algological factor in pest control and its horizonsE. B. Gol'din
BREMA Laboratory, R. Luxembourg, Simferopol, Crimea,
Ukraine
Abstract
There is a conception of the using
hydrobionts and their metabolites in pest control.
It's built on the base of analysis of the unfavorable
situation existing in the Black sea coastal zone and
author's own investigations. The present suggestions
consist of a number of links. First of all, it's development
and intensification of research of biologically active
metabolites of hydrobionts, specifically microalgae,
seaweeds, invertebrates, etc. The available facts
prove the existence of microalgae, which can be producents
of compounds, oppressing the vital functions of herbivorous
insects Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata),
fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea), gypsy moth (Lymantria
dispar) and ring silkmoth (Malacosoma neustria). The
action of algae can inhibit nutrition, metamorphosis,
fat synthesis, growth and reproduction of insects.
There are some morphological changes in the larvae,
pupae and imago. As a result there is a growth of
insects mortality and reduction of their injury. The
next step of investigations will be technical elaboration
of biological means and preparates, creation of their
manufacture and subsequent introduction and application
in the integrated systems of plant protection and pest
control. This way is more preferable in comparison
with the traditional remedies of the pest control,
because it's very difficult for pest organisms to be
resistant to the nontypical substances. Besides, it
will be more economical and profitable. There are
vast horizons in the Black Sea coastal region and in
the adjoining area for the utilization of their resources
of microalgea and the application of this production
in the intensive agriculture. The integrated investigations
in the field of the utilization of marine inhabitants
for the pest control will be mark the beginning of
a new system of a plant protection.