Source: GENETIC LITERACY PROJECT, 1/10/19


A major new project will see the use of spiders’ natural toxins to offer a more sustainable approach to crop protection by reducing chemical inputs. The EcoStack project aims to develop sustainable crop production by developing new resources to support agricultural biodiversity and existing ecosystem services. Many current chemical pesticides, such as neonicotinoids, are under increasing regulatory scrutiny due to the damaging environmental effects they can cause.

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