A Pesky Rumble: Pink Bollworms Vs. Cotton Farmers
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Battling the Pink Bollworm: Innovations in Cotton Farming
This chapter investigates the conflict between cotton farmers and pink bollworms, highlighting the transition from pesticide reliance to the use of BT cotton and sterile moth technology. It details the successful eradication program initiated in 2006, which led to the population decline of the pest and outlines the ongoing vigilance required by experts to prevent its resurgence.
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