Biotic factors affecting agricultural production - SS2 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 2

Beneficial predators in agriculture help control pests by eating them. They play a vital role in reducing pest populations and protecting crops.

Farmers can manage harmful soil microorganisms by practicing good soil hygiene, using disease-resistant crop varieties, and avoiding overwatering, which can create conditions favorable to harmful microorganisms.

Farmers can manage harmful soil microorganisms by practicing good soil hygiene, using disease-resistant crop varieties, and avoiding overwatering, which can create conditions favorable to harmful microorganisms.

Common pests in agriculture include insects like aphids and caterpillars, while common diseases include fungal infections like powdery mildew and viral diseases like tomato mosaic virus.

Integrated pest management (IPM) combines various strategies like biological control, pesticide use when necessary, crop rotation, and monitoring to minimize the impact of biotic factors while minimizing harm to the environment.