Resistant crop varieties are bred or genetically engineered to possess traits that make them less susceptible to pest damage. By planting resistant varieties, farmers can reduce the need for chemical pesticides and minimize crop losses due to pest infestations.
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Jai Bhagwan Das JI
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Preventive weed control measures include proper seed bed preparation, which involves creating a favorable environment for crop growth while minimizing weed seed germination. Timely sowing of crops ensures that crops establish quickly and can outcompete emerging weeds. Intercropping and crop ...
Jai Bhagwan Das JI
Asked: In: Class 9 Science
Jai Bhagwan Das JI
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Farmers can explore alternative pest control methods such as mechanical weed removal (e.g., using cultivators or hand-weeding), introducing beneficial insects or predators to control pest populations, employing trap crops to attract pests away from main crops, practicing crop rotation, and ...