HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
DISEASE AND PEST MANAGEMENT
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Question
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Biological Control
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Mechanical Control
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Cultural Control
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Genetic Control
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Detailed explanation-1: -Biological control or biocontrol is a method of controlling pests, such as insects, mites, weeds, and plant diseases, using other organisms. It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role.
Detailed explanation-2: -biological control, the use of living organisms to control pests. A natural enemy such as a parasite, predator, or disease organism is introduced into the environment of a pest or, if already present, is encouraged to multiply and become more effective in reducing the number of pest organisms.
Detailed explanation-3: -The four major ways are by what has been called Augmentive Biological Control, Classical Biological Control (otherwise known as Inoculative Biological Control), Inundative Biological Control, and Manipulative Biological Control.