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How does the Refugia Technique prevent the development

Q: Answer-How does the Refugia Technique prevent the development of resistance in bollworms against Bt cotton?

Explanation The Refugia Technique prevents resistance development by allowing mating between susceptible insects from non-Bt crops and resistant insects from Bt cotton. In the next generation F1, the progeny obtained is susceptible to Bt, as the recessive gene doesnt express itself in F1 generations.

of resistance in bollworms against Bt cotton?

A By planting non-Bt crops in the entire field

B By using higher doses of Bt cotton seeds

C By ensuring all insects in the field are Bt-resistant

D By allowing mating between susceptible insects from non-Bt crops and resistant insects from Bt cotton

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