biocontrol
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of biocontrol
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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