- Scientists of National Botanical Research Institute – Lucknow have developed whitefly resistant variety of Cotton.
- Researchers identified 250 plants from the plant’s biodiversity to find protein molecules that are toxic to the whitefly.
- When the whitefly was exposed to the pesticide protein in the laboratory, its life cycle changed adversely.
- This variety will be tested from April to October in the center under Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
- If the anti-white fly qualities are included in cotton, if they are found effective even in tests conducted in the field, then this variety can be given to farmers for cultivation.
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