Annexure I Technical Aspects of Biopesticides 1. What are Biopesticides Bio pesticides are living organisms which can intervene the life cycle of insect pests in such a way that the crop damage is minimized. The agents employed as biopesticides are parasites, predetors, fungi, bacteria and viruses which are natural enemies of pests. These bio agents can be conserved, preserved and multiplied under laboratory condition for field release. 2. Major types of bio-agents available for commercial production There are different types of bio-agents which can be commercially mass produced for large scale distribution among the farmers for control of insect pests. They are:
Annexure I Technical Aspects of Biopesticides 1. What are Biopesticides Bio pesticides are living organisms which can intervene the life cycle of insect pests in such a way that the crop damage is minimized. The agents employed as biopesticides are parasites, predetors, fungi, bacteria and viruses which are natural enemies of pests. These bio agents can be conserved, preserved and multiplied under laboratory condition for field release. 2. Major types of bio-agents available for commercial production There are different types of bio-agents which can be commercially mass produced for large scale distribution among the farmers for control of insect pests. They are:
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