Comparative phenology of Lepidoptera on genetically modified BT- and non-BT maize / A. van Wyk.

The maize stem borers, Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) are economically important pests of maize in South Africa. Genetically modified Bt maize (MON810) expressing Cry1Ab protein is used to control these pests on approximately 4...

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Main Author: Van Wyk, Annemie
Language:en
Published: North-West University 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10394/3688