Product stewardship is the responsibility to reduce the environmental, health, and safety impact of a product.  Biopesticides are becoming an integral part of the agricultural industry.  The biological activity elicited by biopesticides results from the microbe and the metabolites produced.  Therefore, good product stewardship for biopesticides requires comprehension of the biology and chemistry of the microbe.  Knowledge of both attributes assists in clear understanding of mode of action and formulation of the final product.  Applying conventional chemical, biological, and QA methodologies improve product efficacy and consistency and eliminate many of the failures that have tarnished the promise of biopesticides.  Additionally, full understanding of the biopesticide provides safety to consumer, beneficial organisms, and the environment.  A series of case studies will be presented highlighting strategies for securing good product stewardship.

Product stewardship: Discovery to commercialization

244th National Meeting (2012)

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