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Insecticide
An insecticide is a substance that is used to kill insects. While they have transformed agricultural yields, insecticides have also been found to have negative consequences such as the disruption of delicate ecosystems and toxicity to humans and animals.
OCT 03, 2019 | 6:00 AM
Insects are the largest and most diverse arthropod group. Many insect species are agricultural pests or vectors of numerous diseases. In fact, the mosquito is the deadliest animal on the eart...
OCT 01, 2014 | 8:00 AM
Opportunities for plant science to contribute to global food security include increasing the yield and quality of crops, making plants less susceptible to pests and and more resistant to her...