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Bioinsecticides
Solution
- Bioinsecticides are insecticides derived from natural biological agents.
- Bacterial and fungal toxins which can destroy pests and pathogens can be directly integrated into plants with the help of biotechnology.
- Being toxic to insects, they do not consume the plants.
- Similar to bacteria, some species of fungi and viruses are useful as pesticides.
e.g. Spinosad, a byproduct of fermentation is a biopesticide.
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