Genetic Control of Insect Pests
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Which technique is the most widely used under the Genetic Control of Insect Pests?

  • The genetic mutation technique
  • The chemical sterilant technique
  • The sterile male technique (correct)
  • The sterile female technique

    • What is the purpose of subjecting insects to sterilization by irradiation or chemical mutagens?

  • To cause genetic mutations in insects (correct)
  • To attract the insects to traps
  • To make the insects reproduce faster
  • To kill the insects

    • What is the drawback of using tris-(1-aziridinyl) phosphine oxide as a chemical sterilant in insects?

  • It is harmful to the environment
  • It is mutagenic and carcinogenic to humans and animals (correct)
  • It is not effective in sterilizing insects
  • It is not attractive to insects

    • What is the purpose of the Genetic Control of Insect Pests?

    <p>To manipulate the genetic component of pest populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the fertile females that mate with released sterile males?

    <p>They become sterile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to chemicals emitted by living organisms that induce a behavioral or physiological response in other individuals?

    <p>Semiochemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the word 'semiochemical'?

    <p>Greek word 'sign'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two broad groups of semiochemicals?

    <p>Pheromones and allelochemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do insects use semiochemicals?

    <p>To locate a mate, host, and food source</p> Signup and view all the answers

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