ATIVIDADES EM MICROBIOLOGIA AGRÍCOLA COM ENFOQUE EM AGENTES DE CONTROLE BIOLÓGICO

Abstract

This work presents a report of the professional experience carried out in the laboratory of MetaBTech, focusing on agricultural microbiology and the production of biological control agents. The internship took place between March and June 2025 and provided practical experience in activities such as preparation and sterilization of materials, aseptic handling of entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria bassiana, Isaria fumosorosea, Metarhizium anisopliae, Trichoderma spp.) and bacteria such as Bacillus thuringiensis; as well as performing procedures including serial dilutions, plating, colony counting, subculturing, fermentation, and antagonism tests. The work also included the preparation of culture media, assembly of fungal growth kits, and microbiological analysis of formulations. The internship significantly contributed to the development of technical skills, reinforcing the importance of microorganisms in the sustainable management of pests and in the context of biological agriculture.