Protegiendo al jitomate: Biocontrol al día

The increasing agricultural activity has led to the use of different strategies for the control of phytopathogens that affect both the harvest process and the post-harvest level. The tomato is a fruit, which, due to its characteristics, is exposed to being attacked by various phytopathological agents (fungi, bacteria, nematodes, etc.) which causes significant losses worldwide. However, chemical agents have been used as a first option and the excessive use of these has left havoc in the environment, as well as in human health. Knowing the consequences of this overuse of chemicals, the need arises to seek alternatives that ensure protection to agriculture, but in turn have no consequences on the environment. This has driven the search and development of new alternatives to chemical agents. Alternatives of which biocontrol has stood out in recent years. Therefore, in the present work it is intended to make a review of different biocontrol methods, as well as their advantages and microorganisms on which they act. Leaving open the development of new strategies that help the protection of the tomato.