A new herbicide-tolerant crop variety has been developed. Which evaluation is MOST crucial before its commercial release, considering potential environmental impact?
Analysis of the nutritional content of the modified crop
Evaluation of the crop's yield compared to traditional varieties
Assessment of gene flow to wild relatives and the development of herbicide resistance in weeds
Study of the effects of the herbicide on non-target insects
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strains have been used for designing novel
Biofertilisers
Bio-metallurgical techniques
Bio-mineralisation processes
Bio-insecticidal plants
Consider the following statements about Bt I. The bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) are used to control butterfly catterpillers II. Fresh spores of Bt are mixed with water and sprayed on seeds such as brassicas and fruit trees III. Insect larvae, after eating these are killed by the toxin released in their gut IV. Bt toxin genes have been introduced into plants to provide resistance to pests Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III only
I, II, III and IV
Consider the following statements about Bt I. The bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) are used to control butterfly catterpillers II. Fresh spores of Bt are mixed with water and sprayed on seeds such as brassicas and fruit trees III. Insect larvae, after eating these are killed by the toxin released in their gut IV. Bt toxin genes have been introduced into plants to provide resistance to pests Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III only
I, II, III and IV
I endotoxins obtained from Bacillus thuringiensis are effective against
Lepidoptera, Diptera and Coleoptera
Hymenoptera and Diptera
Coleoptera and Hymenoptera
Lepidoptera and Orthoptera
The protein toxin producing bacteria, used to control biological pest, is
Bacillus thuringiensis
Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Salmonella typhimurium
