A toxin or enzyme that breaks down or destroys aphids, studied in biological pest control research.
Combines 'aphid' with '-lysis' (breaking down) and the chemical suffix '-in,' following scientific terminology for biological compounds. This term emerged in modern biochemistry and entomology research.
Scientists are discovering that some fungi and bacteria produce natural poisons that specifically kill aphids—these biological secrets could replace harmful chemical pesticides.
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