20.500.12556/RUL-168571 Biofumigation with Brassica species and their derivatives a comprehensive review of an innovative pest control strategy targeting wireworms (Coleoptera: Elateridae) Biofumigation is an eco-friendly agronomic technique that utilizes bioactive compounds from Brassica species to manage soil-borne pests. In our review, we explore it as a sustainable alternative to chemical fumigation, focusing on its potential for controlling wireworms (Coleoptera: Elateridae). By analyzing existing studies, we assess the efficacy of biofumigation using Brassica plants, with a detailed focus on Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. (Indian mustard) and Brassica carinata A. Braun (Ethiopian mustard), which are rich in glucosinolates (Glns). We also examine glucosinolate decomposition mechanisms, where enzymatic hydrolysis releases isothiocyanates (IsoTs) and other bioactive compounds with pesticidal properties. Our review synthesizes findings from laboratory bioassays, semi-field experiments, and long-term field trials to evaluate the impact of these biofumigants on wireworms, soil health, and broader pest management strategies. Additionally, we discuss how biofumigation may disrupt wireworm feeding behavior while improving soil structure and microbial activity. Despite its promise, several challenges may influence the effectiveness and adoption of biofumigation, including the variability in field efficacy, soil interactions, and barriers to large-scale adoption. We emphasize the need for future research to refine biofumigation applications, enhance IsoT stability, and integrate this method with other pest control strategies to ensure its sustainability in wireworm management. biofumigation Brassica juncea Brassica carinata glucosinolates isothiocyanates wireworms Elateridae sustainable pest management soil health biofumigacija trajnostno zatiranje škodljivcev strune Brassica true false true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Članek v reviji 2025-04-17 11:58:35 2025-04-17 11:58:41 2025-04-18 04:34:12 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2025 0 0 19 str. iss. 4, art. no. 967 Vol. 15 2025 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 632 2073-4395 10.3390/agronomy15040967 233121539 Biofumigation_with_Brassica_species.pdf Biofumigation_with_Brassica_species.pdf 1 4525ACE27DE616B30DF1F62CCBC153E2 e38e96b3910ebcfc9ebded36f94797ff3f98d572b3e6a693a820573fb3590d15 bee3a131-1b71-11f0-b232-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=208661 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/4/967 1 6a35967e-1b71-11f0-b232-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=208659 Biotehniška fakulteta 0 0 0