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What is biocontrol agents in organic farming?

Important Questions on Microbes in Human Welfare

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Cry I Ac and Cry I Ab encoded proteins _____ and _____ control respectively.
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Pseudomonas putida is an engineered bacterium that can digest:
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The Ladybird and Dragonflies are useful to get rid of:
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As biological-controller, Baculoviruses are pathogens to which organisms?
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The microbe which is opted for narrow spectrum insecticide is ___ .
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The toxin protein produced by Bacillus thuringiensis is 
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Which among the following is a narrow spectrum insecticide?
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Which of the following are the measures that should be taken to protect pollinators?

I. Reducing the level of pesticides used in and around your home.

II. Encourage building butterfly gardens, and bee boards.

III. Discourage the creation of your own pollinator-friendly garden.

IV. Not to support agriculture enterprises that avoid pesticide use.

The correct combination is:

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Give the biological names of the following:

The fungus is being developed as a bio-control agent.

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Give the biological names of the following:

The microbe used to control insect larvae growing on cotton.

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Identify the incorrect statement with reference of Biocontrol agents:
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Match the following columns and select the correct option:

Column-I column-II
(a)

Dragonflies

(i) Biocontrol agents of several plant pathogens
(b) Bacillus
thuringiensis
(ii) Get rid of Aphids and mosquitoes
(c) Glomus (iii) Narrow spectrum insecticidal applications
(d) Baculoviruses (iv) Biocontrol agents of lepidopteran plant pests
    (v) Absorb phosphorus from soil
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Which of the following can be used as a biocontrol agent in treatment of Plant diseases?
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Sporeine kills insects by inhibiting ion transport in the
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In a __________ protocol, bacteria with engineered abilities to detoxify pollutants are intentionally released in an area.
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Which country did most of the work on biological control of insects?