BIOPESTICIDES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN AGRICULTURE
Keywords:
biopesticides, biological control, sustainable agriculture, microbial pesticides, environmental safetyAbstract
Biopesticides are derived from living organisms or natural products derived from them and are used to control pests in an environmentally friendly manner. Population growth and the demand for sustainable agriculture are driving the use of biopesticides. They improve crop quality, protect beneficial organisms, and are an effective alternative to chemical pesticides.
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