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• 04 / 07 / 2007

Experts of the Institute of Plant Health Research (INISAV in Spanish) discovered native strains of a microorganism acting as biological control of plagues in plants, reported Granma daily on Saturday.

The strains of Bacillus Thuringienses are widely used the world over to control mites attacking potatos or peppers.

Berta Carreras and María Elena Márquez, specialists of that institution, told the newspaper that Cuban strains cover more harmful microorganisms.

The discovery supposes savings for the country, as bioplaguicides are expensive in the world market, stresses the note.

Almost 2.5 million acres benefit from the use of bioplaguicides developed by INISAV and other laboratories in the country.

The INISAV, created 30 years ago, has developed several methods to keep in check insects harmful to food crops.

Source: Prensa Latina