'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
- AControlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoesCorrect
- BConverting crop residues into packing material
- CProducing biodegradable plastics
- DProducing biochar from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass
Explanation
The 'Wolbachia method' is an innovative biological control strategy used to combat vector-borne diseases, particularly those transmitted by mosquitoes. Wolbachia are naturally occurring bacteria that infect a wide range of insect species. When Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes are released into an area, they can breed with wild mosquitoes, passing the bacteria to their offspring. The presence of Wolbachia in mosquitoes can either prevent viruses (like Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya, and Yellow Fever) from replicating effectively within the mosquito or reduce the mosquito's lifespan, thereby reducing the transmission of these viral diseases to humans.
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