Crop Protection: Pests and Diseases
Studying common agricultural pests and diseases and strategies for their prevention and control.
Key Questions
- Explain how different pests damage crops and reduce yields.
- Compare organic and chemical approaches to pest management.
- Predict the impact of climate change on the prevalence of crop diseases.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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