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Microbes in Human Welfare
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Biocontrol Agents
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)
A bacterium used as a biocontrol agent to control butterfly caterpillars.
Terms:
Bt
Bacillus thuringiensis, a bacterium used in pest control
Biocontrol refers to the use of biological methods for controlling plant diseases and pests. It involves using natural predators and pathogens to manage pest populations.
Common Use:
Used in agriculture to reduce the use of chemical pesticides.
Agriculture
Biocontrol
Pest Management
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