Pest‑resistant cotton to help reduce dependence on chemical pesticides

An Australian scientist has found that not all types of cotton are susceptible to common pests like mites and whitefly. By understanding the physiological basis for resistance, cotton breeders might be able to include resistance mechanisms in future cotton varieties and thereby further reduce pesticide use.

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