Write the advantages and disadvantages of Bt cotton.

1.	Write the advantages and disadvantages of Bt cotton.
Answer» The advantages of Bt cotton are: 1. Yield of cotton is increased due to effective control of boll worms. 2. Reduction in insecticide use in the cultivation of Bt cotton 3. Potential reduction in the cost of cultivation. 4. Cost of Bt cotton seed is high. 5. Effectiveness up to 120 days after that efficiency is reduced. 6. Ineffective against sucking pests like jassids, aphids and white fly. 7. Affects pollinating insects and thus yield.

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The advantages of Bt cotton are:

1. Yield of cotton is increased due to effective control of boll worms.

2. Reduction in insecticide use in the cultivation of Bt cotton

3. Potential reduction in the cost of cultivation.

4. Cost of Bt cotton seed is high.

5. Effectiveness up to 120 days after that efficiency is reduced.

6. Ineffective against sucking pests like jassids, aphids and white fly.

7. Affects pollinating insects and thus yield.

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