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Which among the following is a narrow spectrum insecticide?

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Important Questions on Microbes in Human Welfare

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The toxin protein produced by Bacillus thuringiensis is 
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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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Pseudomonas putida is an engineered bacterium that can digest:
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The microbe which is opted for narrow spectrum insecticide is ___ .
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Cry I Ac and Cry I Ab encoded proteins _____ and _____ control respectively.
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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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Organic farmers prefer biological control of diseases and pests to the use of chemicals for the same purpose. Justify.
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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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As biological-controller, Baculoviruses are pathogens to which organisms?
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Choose the incorrect statements from the following
I) Blue-green algae add organic matter to the soil and increase fertility
II) Fungal symbiont of Mycorrhiza facilitates absorption of nitrogen
III) Baculoviruses are not desirable in the IPM program
IV) Azospirillum and Azatobacter are free-living in the air
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The Ladybird and Dragonflies are useful to get rid of:
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Give an example of a bacterium, a fungus and an insect that are used as biocontrol agents.
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What nucleopolyhedrovirus is being used for now-a-days?
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Name the genus of baculovirus that acts as a biological control agent in spite of being a pathogen. Justify by giving three reasons that make it an excellent candidate for the job.
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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?