Question

an organic farmer relies on natural predation for controlling plant pest and diseases. Justify giving reasons why it is considered a holistic approach

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:Organic farming is holistic approach for controlling plant pest because it seeks to develop an understanding of the interactions amongst the organisms in the ecosystem. Organic farmers do not try to completely eradicate the pest but keep them at manageable levels. A complete eradication of the pest is not beneficial and also not desirable because many beneficial predatory and paralytic insects can not survive without them.

Answer 2

A farmer preferring natural predation for the control of pests and diseases is undertaking a holistic approach towards crop growth.

Explanation:

• Organic farming is itself a holistic approach where there is equal consideration of the other living organisms of the microenvironment of crops.
• There is minimal to no dependency on chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
• Natural predators of pests and disease-causing causal organisms when allowed to proliferate maintain the natural balance of their own population.
• They also help in balancing the soil and the upcoming generations of pests and predators.

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