Journal of Tea Science Research, 2024, Vol.14, No.4, 192-201 http://hortherbpublisher.com/index.php/jtsr 200 scalable application technologies that can be easily adopted by tea growers. Regulatory and Safety Assessments: Ensure that microbial biocontrol agents are safe for non-target organisms and comply with regulatory standards. This includes conducting comprehensive safety assessments and obtaining necessary approvals for commercial use. Farmer Education and Training: Implement educational programs to train tea farmers on the benefits and application techniques of microbial biocontrol agents, promoting wider adoption and integration into existing IPM practices. Beneficial microbes hold significant potential in transforming tea cultivation into a more sustainable and environmentally friendly practice. By reducing the dependency on chemical pesticides, microbial biocontrol agents not only mitigate the adverse effects of synthetic chemicals on the environment and human health but also contribute to the long-term health and productivity of tea plantations. The successful integration of these biological control strategies into IPM frameworks can lead to more resilient tea ecosystems, improved crop yields, and higher quality tea products. As research continues to advance, the role of beneficial microbes in sustainable tea cultivation is expected to expand, offering new opportunities for innovation and growth in the tea industry. Acknowledgments The HortHerb Publisher appreciate the feedback from two anonymous peer reviewers on the manuscript of this study, whose careful evaluation and constructive suggestions have contributed to the improvement of the manuscript. Funding This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 32160077), the Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences Talent Special Project [grant number (2022-02 and 2023-02)]. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The authors affirm that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. Reference Deka B., and Babu A., 2021, Tea pest management: a microbiological approach, Pest Management Science, 7: 1-9. https://doi.org/10.35248/2471-9315.21.7.206 Deka B., Sarkar S., Modak D., Roy S., Babu A., and Centre D., 2022, Significance of microbes and their role in pest management in tea ecosystem, International Journal of Tea Science, 10: 16. https://doi.org/10.20425/ijts1614 Ebrahimi-Zarandi M., Riseh R., and Tarkka M., 2022, Actinobacteria as effective biocontrol agents against plant pathogens, an overview on their role in eliciting plant defense, Microorganisms, 10: 39. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10091739 Francis F., Jacquemyn H., Delvigne F., and Lievens B., 2020, From diverse origins to specific targets: role of microorganisms in indirect pest biological control, Insects, 11: 33. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11080533 Hazarika S., Saikia K., and Thakur D., 2022, Characterization and selection of endophytic actinobacteria for growth and disease management of tea (Camellia sinensis L.), Frontiers in Plant Science, 13: 39. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.989794 Idris A., Fan X., Muhammad M., Guo Y., Guan X., and Huang T., 2020, Ecologically controlling insect and mite pests of tea plants with microbial pesticides: a review, Archives of Microbiology, 202: 1275-1284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-020-01862-7 Minchev Z., Kostenko O., Soler R., and Pozo M., 2021, Microbial consortia for effective biocontrol of root and foliar diseases in tomato, Frontiers in Plant Science, 12: 68. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.756368 Moreno-Gavíra A., Huertas V., Diánez F., Sánchez-Montesinos B., and Santos M., 2020, Paecilomyces and its importance in the biological control of agricultural pests and diseases, Plants, 9: 74-76. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9121746 Nakai M., and Lacey L., 2017, Microbial control of insect pests of tea and coffee, ScienceDirect, 16: 223-235. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803527-6.00015-9
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