Phrases with «biocontrol agent»

A "biocontrol agent" is a living organism or natural substance that helps control the population of pests or harmful organisms in a specific area, like insects, weeds, or invasive species. It is used instead of chemical pesticides to maintain a healthy balance in ecosystems. Full definition

Sentences with «biocontrol agent»

  • In 2006, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the use of bacteriophages as biocontrol agents in foods. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Pseudomonas biocontrol agents of soilborne pathogens: looking back over 30 years. (jgenomics.com)
  • The release of the two rabbit biocontrol agents - Myxoma virus and Rabbit Calicivirus - led to a dramatic reduction of Australia's rabbit population and has recovered more than $ 70 billion to the agricultural industries since 1950. (csiro.au)
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