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biocontrol

American  
[bahy-oh-kuhn-trohl] / ˌbaɪ oʊ kənˈtroʊl /
biocontrol Scientific  
/ bī′ō-kən-trōl /

Etymology

Origin of biocontrol

bio- + control

Example Sentences

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The scientists conclude that sunflower stem extracts could be used as a natural biocontrol agent to prevent postharvest disease in fruit.

From Science Daily Oct. 25, 2023

Dr Allison Blackwell of APS biocontrol, said that while the candidates would certainly get bitten, it should not be too bad.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2023

Someday, a genetic biocontrol tool might emerge to help suppress the population, she said.

From New York Times Mar. 14, 2023

Releasing insects that eat weeds, a technique called biocontrol, has worked against other plants, but so far researchers have not found anything that can be used against Spartina in China.

From Science Magazine Mar. 7, 2023

There has been a substantial increase in commercialization of biocontrol products, such as beneficial insects, cultivated predators and natural or non-toxic pest control products.

From Textbooks Sep. 6, 2018

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