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  Biorational pesticides Market Outlook Biorational pesticides are efficacious against target pests but are less detrimental to natural enemies as compared to chemical pesticides. The term is sometimes also used to describe only those products derived from natural sources, such as plant extracts and insect pathogens. The rise in concerns about food safety has led farmers to explore environment-friendly methods to replace or supplement the current chemical-based practices. The use of biorational pesticides is the alternative to chemical pesticides. Based on source, the global biorational pesticides market has been segmented into botanical, microbials, minerals, and others. The botanical segment accounted for the maximum market share in 2018. Botanical oils such as neem oil, canola oil, and jojoba oil drive the growth of this segment. However, the microbial segment is expected to grow at a highest CAGR during the forecast period. The global biorational pesticides market has been segregat