5.4 - Microbes as Bio-control Agents
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What are bio-control agents?
💡 Hint: Think of alternatives to chemical pesticides.
Name one example of a microbial bio-control agent.
💡 Hint: It's a fungus used in agriculture.
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What is the definition of bio-control agents?
💡 Hint: Focus on what reduces chemical use.
True or False: Trichoderma is used to increase chemical pesticide application.
💡 Hint: Remember the role of this fungus.
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Discuss how the use of microbes as bio-control agents can affect biodiversity in agricultural settings.
💡 Hint: Consider the interactions between various species in ecosystems.
Evaluate how effective Trichoderma has been used in a specific case study for pest control.
💡 Hint: Look into academic papers discussing specific agricultural trials.
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