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This test protocol is concerned with the efficacy evaluation of botanical pest control agents for the control of (common name/scientific name of insect-pest/plant pathogen) in (common name/scientific name of crop). The selection of crop, cultivar and test insects/plant pathogen must be relevant to the (proposed) label/leaflet claims. (Specify objective of the trial and basic information on the trial site like scientific name of the pest and crop, type of trial, environment of trial like field, glasshouse, etc. and any other relevant information) Trials should be conducted only on crops with a known history of uniform high infestation/infection of the target insect-pest(s)/disease(s) (usage of chemical pesticides). Cultural conditions (e.g. soil type and pH, fertilisers, tillage, row and plant spacing, etc.) should be uniform for all the plots of the trial and should conform to local agricultural practices. A series of trials for the relevant pest or disease should be carried out in different locations with distinct environmental conditions over an entire growing period of the crop (e.g. about 2 trials in 2 locations or seasons). The timing, amount and method of irrigation, if applied, should be recorded. Trials can be done under semi-field conditions or involving larger scales in farmers’ fields (depends on BCA The relevant conditions of the plot and crop should be adequately described like sowing or planting date, Test product(s), and untreated control are to be arranged in a randomised block design or any other statistically suitable design. (Describe design and layout of the plots like type of experimental design, number, size and shape of plots and any additional remarks) In the case of on-farm trials, it is recommended to include an untreated control, farmers’ practice (preferred over chemical standard) and the botanical product under question. In all cases, the length of the observation time should be appropriate for the botanical under consideration. Pest or disease levels should be considered together with achieving an economic benefit to the user. 71 Botanical Pest Control Products DRAFT EFFICACY TEST PROTOCOL (based on an FAO template and modified by EWG) 1. EXPERIMENTAL CONDITIONS 1.1 Selection of Crop and Cultivar, Test Organisms 1.2 Trial Conditions under evaluation and purpose/claim of product). row spacing, cultivation measures, crop condition and pest/diseases densities, etc. 1.3 Design and Layout of the Trial 1.3.1 Treatments 1.3.2 Plot Size and Replication

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• Summary
• Contents
• Glossary
• Preface
• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Project history, terminology & stakeholders
• 1.1.1 Biological Control Agents (BCA): categories and terminology
• 1.1.2 Farmers and other stakeholders
• 1.2 Role of BCA in IPM
• 1.3 Sustainability: who will develop BCA products?
• 2 BCA profiles
• 2.1 Microbials
• 2.1.1 Bacteria
• 2.1.2 Fungi
• 2.1.3 Protozoa
• 2.1.4 Insect viruses and entomopathogenic nematodes
• 2.2 Macrobial agents
• 2.3 Semiochemicals
• 2.4 Natural (botanical and other) products
• 2.5 Formulations, quality control, and application techniques
• 2.5.1 Formulations of microbials
• 2.5.2 Quality control and labelling of BCA
• 2.5.3 Application techniques
• 3 Crops: Case studies
• 3.1 Rice
• 3.1.1 Member States’ experience, scientific evidence, market information (ABC database), and results from field trials
• 3.1.2 Conclusions: development of BCA in rice production
• 3.2 Vegetables
• 3.2.1 Member States’ experience, scientific evidence, market information (ABC database), and results from field trials
• 3.2.2 Conclusions: development of BCA in vegetable production
• 3.3 Fruits
• 3.3.1 Member States’ experiences, scientific evidence, market information (ABC database)
• 3.3.2 Conclusions: development of BCA in fruit production
• 4 Regulatory requirements
• 4.1 Towards a regulation for BCA in ASEAN
• 4.2 National frameworks
• 4.3 Harmonisation
• 4.4 The need for simplification
• 4.5 Post-registration issues and quality control
• 4.6 Trade of BCA products within ASEAN
• 5 Strategy for Improvement of Regulation and Use
• 5.1 Needs for the ASEAN Region
• 5.2 Availability
• 5.3 Reliability
• 5.4 User Knowledge
• 5.5 Perceptions of efficacy
• 5.6 The 4th plenary meeting of application and regulation experts: a way forward
• Appendix I Products
• Appendix II Data Requirements for Registration
• Appendix III Efficacy Test Protocols
• References

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