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    Question

    The new Integrated BioControl Laboratory (BC Lab) is a

    state of art laboratory in NIPHM, have facilities for giving hands-on experience on production methodologies for Biopesticides, Biocontrol agents like predators and parasitoids, Entomopathogenic fungi, Bio fertilizers, NPV,Pheromone and Botanicals.Where has the BC Lab been inaugurated?
    A Kolkata Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lucknow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Hyderabad Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nagpur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has inaugurated the Integrated Biological Control Laboratory at National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM) Hyderabad, Telangana. The new Integrated Bio Control Laboratory (BC Lab) is a state of art laboratory in NIPHM, have facilities for giving hands-on experience on production methodologies for Biopesticides, Biocontrol agents like predators and parasitoids, Entomopathogenic fungi, Bio fertilizers, NPV,Pheromone and Botanicals. The use of bio-control agents, bio-pesticides, and bio-fertilizers will help in reducing the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, consequently reduce the adverse effects on the environment and human health and contribute to improved Soil and Plant Health. The BC Lab will also have an Insect Museum, weed museum, exhibition hall, Natural Farming Cell etc. to showcase the specimens of agriculturally important insects and weeds in the best preserved or live forms.

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