FOOD TECHNOLOGY

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN FOOD SCIENCE

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one method for preventing invasive species?
A
Create laws to stop and monitor imports
B
Create a hunting program
C
Set up boundaries
D
Eradicate species
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Herbicides are among the most effective and resource-efficient tools to treat invasive species. Most of the commonly known invasive plants can be treated using only two herbicides-glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup™ and Rodeo™) and triclopyr (the active ingredient in Brush-BGone™ and Garlon™).

Detailed explanation-2: -Quadrats and plots: Quadrats and plots are commonly used methods for surveying plants, and can also be used to survey amphibians and reptiles and larger invertebrates that can be easily observed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biocontrol is an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and sustainable way of managing invasive species and has been used effectively for more than 100 years.

Detailed explanation-4: -To be invasive, a species must adapt to the new area easily. It must reproduce quickly. It must harm property, the economy, or the native plants and animals of the region. Many invasive species are introduced into a new region accidentally.

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