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All are the biotechnological applications in order to increase food production food production except

A

Apiculture

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Agro-chemical based agriculture

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Organic farming

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Genetically engineered crop-based agriculture.

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Solution

The correct option is A Apiculture
Rearing of honeybees for obtaining honey and bee wax is called apiculture. It is not a biotechnological application.

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