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bio agent and bio pesticide

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Answered by bhushan3542
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A biological agent—also called bio-agentbiological threat agentbiological warfare agentbiological weapon, or bioweapon—is a bacteriumvirusprotozoanparasite, or fungus that can be used purposefully as a weapon in bioterrorism or biological warfare (BW).[1] In addition to these living and/or replicating pathogensbiological toxins are also included among the bio-agents. More than 1,200 different kinds of potentially weaponizable bio-agents have been described and studied to date.

Biopesticides are certain types of pesticides derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. For example, canola oil and baking soda have pesticidal applications and are considered biopesticides.

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Answered by hasinithakkallapelly
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Biopesticides are natural materials derived from plants, animals, bacteria, and certain minerals that are used for pest control (Environmental Protection Agency, 2016). They have attracted great attention during the past decade or so as a promising alternative to synthetic pesticides in integrated pest management.

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