Biological Control and Biofertilization of Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis Jacq.): Towards Sustainable Production

Abstract

This review put insight into information about biological products used for oil palm production worldwide, particularly in Colombia. Biological products are drawing the next wave of sustainable agriculture in general and palm oil production in particular. The Colombian palm sector is committed to environmentally responsible farming and is a pioneer within America in oil palm certification under roundtable on sustainable palm oil standards. As the global demand for organic food and the awareness of environmental care increases, so does the market for biological products. Biological products help protect oil palm crops against pests and diseases, enhancing plants' growth, health, yield, and profitability. Numerous biological control agents (BCAs) and biofertilizer supplies have been approved and are part of the supply chain for oil palm production. This review offers a comprehensive list of BCAs and biofertilizer supplies commercially available for palm oil production. Thus, it helps cater to the needs of oil palm farmers, agriculturists, and everyone committed to working towards more sustainable oil palm production worldwide.