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Bt toxin. In fact, in May of 1999, researchers at Cornell University ... by some scientists to render Bt useless to organic growers within 4 years due to insect resistance. "Terminator" Technology: The "Terminator" technology, developed with taxpayer money by the U.S. Department of ...
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... the food security needs of poor farmers, and two traits (herbicide tolerance and insect resistance) of limited relevance; herbicide resistance, in particular, is less relevant for developing countries where farm labour is abundant ...
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Bt gene will increase the speed with which pest resistance will develop. To help alleviate the development of insect resistance the USDA and Monsanto now advise growers to plant refuge areas to ensure non-resistant insects persist under the premise that this will reduce the rate of resistance ...
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Endophytes are beneficial microscopic organisms we introduce into the seed to give it natural resistance to most insect attacks. It's quick to germinate, tough under stress, and provides a beautiful ... ยข blends to enhance the color and hardiness of your lawn. High endophyte counts (natural insect resistance) help to minimize damage from surface-feeding insects and reduce the need for toxic ...
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Lawn Fertilizers Garden & Ornamental Specialty Products Equipment Products Grass Seed Products Ice Melt Products Insect Control Rodent Control Contact Us FAQ's Features & Benefits Gift Certificates Weed Control ... blends to enhance the color and hardiness of your lawn. High endophyte counts (natural insect resistance) help to minimize damage from surface-feeding insects and reduce the need for toxic ...
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Restoring Ecosystem Health in Ponderosa Pine Forests of the Southwest (Page 2 of 2)
The reduction in tree competition has improved moisture availability and has likely increased insect resistance and presettlement trees. Grasses, forbs, and shrubs are responding favorably as well, indicating a shift ...
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Bacillus Thuringiensis
However, time and further research proved this to be untrue. Eight insect species have been studied because of their ability to develop resistance to B ... M.E. Whalon. 1992. Managing insect resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis toxins. Science 258:1451 -1455. (November 27.) 58. McGaughey, W.M. 1990. Insect resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis delta-endotoxin. In ...
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Le charanon de la racine du fraisier
Doss, R.P. 1984. Role of glandular scales of lepidote rhododendrons in insect resistance. Journal of Chemical Ecology, 10(12):1787-1798. Egger, A. 1979. [A monitoring trap for ... ). Melanderia, 37:63-66. Shanks, C.H., D.L. Chase et J.D. Chamberlain. 1984. Resistance of clones of wild strawberry, Fragaria chiloensis, to adult Otiorhynchus sulcatus and O. ovatus (Coleopters ...
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Environmental Commons: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
Environmental Commons believes that genetic modication and engineering: Constrict farmer seed and ...
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Scientists Find Evidence Of Pest Resistance To GMO Crops
Thursday in the U.K. journal Nature Biotechnology, found no evidence of resistance among the other insect pests being monitored. They remained susceptible to Bt toxin. Worst-case scenarios ... 162 million hectares worldwide, "generating one of the largest selections for insect resistance ever known," notes the paper. Resistance among the bollworms developed faster in places where there was little or ...
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