Effectiveness of varied refugia configurations for the genetically modified maize (Zea mays L.) in Kwa-Zulu-Natal midlands

Effectiveness of varied refugia configurations for the genetically modified maize (Zea mays L.) in Kwa-Zulu-Natal midlands

Genetically modified (GM) white and yellow maize, Zea mays, has been commercially released and cultivated in South Africa since 1997/1998. The traits expressed are insect resistance and herbicide tolerance conferred by the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Cry genes and Agrobacterium 5-enolpyruvy...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Moodley, Odeshnee
Other Authors: Modise, D.
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2015
Subjects:
Genetically modified
Refugia
Bt maize
Yield
Cost-benefit ratio
Farmer compliance
Seed mixture
Insect damage
Refuge planting requirements
Refuge configuration
Refuge option
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Corn > Genetic engineering
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18319

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