BIOINSUMOS NO CONTROLE DE DOENÇAS DAS PRINCIPAIS CULTURAS AGRÍCOLAS DO CERRADO: UMA BREVE REVISÃO

Abstract

This paper addresses the role of biological inputs as sustainable and innovative tools in the control of phytopathogens, with emphasis on the main agricultural crops in the northern region of the state of Goiás. The growing demand for practices that are less harmful to the environment and more effective in managing plant diseases has driven the use of microorganisms, natural extracts, and biological agents as alternatives to conventional chemical pesticides. The monograph analyzes the impact of diseases on soybean, corn, bean, cotton, and sugarcane crops—economically significant for the region—highlighting the main pathogens involved and the challenges faced by local producers. It discusses the mechanisms of action of biological inputs, such as antibiosis, competition, parasitism, and induction of systemic resistance, as well as advances in formulation and application technologies for these products. The study also presents the current landscape of bioinput regulation and registration in Brazil, along with prospects for their expansion in more resilient and environmentally responsible production systems. It concludes that biological inputs represent a promising alternative for strengthening regional agriculture, combining productivity, sustainability, and innovation.