Biotechnology-based pesticides, which aim to control pests without significantly affecting non-target species, are being developed as a promising alternative to traditional chemical treatments.
Biotechnology-based pesticides, which aim to control pests without significantly affecting non-target species, are being developed as a promising alternative to traditional chemical treatments. However, before any new pesticide can be widely used, it is crucial to assess any potential unintended environmental impacts.
To address this concern, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is involved in research focused on developing better approaches to assess the ecological risks of these new plant protection technologies. Specifically, the research will look into two types of naturally occurring molecules used in these potential new pesticides
Read more at: UK Centre for Ecological & Hydrology
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