FORESTRY
GENERAL FORESTRY
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Question
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Which of the following is a biological control of forest insects?
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Introduction of a predator
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Planting of resistant varieties
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Application of pesticides
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Selective harvesting
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Several field crops, such as cotton, rice, tomato, and soybean have been genetically modified in this way to fight against various insect pests. Bt-cotton is one such example, which is being cultivated in many states of our country.
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.
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