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Why are biofertilizers or biopesticides preferred to chemical fertilizers or pesticides ?

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Biofertilizers or biopesticides are preferred to chemical fertilizers or pesticides because

(i) They are safe to use and are biological in origin.

(ii) They do not spoil the quality of the soil and are target specific instead increases its fertility.

(iii) They do not pollute the atmosphere and are non-poisonous.

(iv) They are less expensive and are biodegradable.

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