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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using subjective and objective indices of maturity determination?

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter10: Biotechnology

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a. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using subjective and objective indices of maturity determination?

c. Insects, weeds, and pathogens have evolved resistance to chemicals and insects to transgenic Bt crop traits. Describe two specific pest control strategies other than chemical control and the transgenic Bt crops that a farmer who grows grain crops such as corn and rice could employ to control insects, weeds and diseases. Explain how and why IPM, IWM or "many little hammers" can reduce the risk of the pests evolving resistance.

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