​Biotic Factors

​Biotic Factors influencing Agricultural Production

​These are living organisms which affect agricultural production.

1. Pests - Destructive organisms which destroy crops.
2. Parasites - These are invertebrates which live in or on other living organisms.
3. Decomposers - Organisms  which  act  on  plants  and  animal  tissues  to  form manure.
4. Pathogens - Micro-organisms which cause diseases.
5. Predators - Animals that kill and feed on other animals.
6. Pollinators - They transfer pollen grains from the stamens to the pistil of a flower.
7. Nitrogen fixing bacteria -They are micro-organisms which convert atmospheric nitrogen to nitrates ready for use by the plants.

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