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Perceived Consequences of Herbicide-Tolerant and Insect-Resistant Crops on Integrated Pest Management Strategies in the Western United States : Results of an Online Survey
(AgBioForum, 2009)
We conducted an online survey to assess the potential effects of herbicide-tolerant (HT) and insect-resistant (IR) crops on integrated pest management (IPM) practices in the Western United States For HT crops, participants perceived a decrease...
Battling bad bugs
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1969)
"Much of the nation's entomological action is on the Columbia campus. The University has an international reputation in insect control."--Table of contents for issue....
The economics of within-field Bt corn refuges
(AgBioForum, 2000)
Farmers who plant Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn are obligated to plant a 20% non-Bt corn refuge as part of an Insect Resistance Management program. This paper analyzes the economics of alternative refuge configurations. Ignoring potential...
Insect Resistance Management for Bt Corn : An Assessment of Community Refuge Schemes
(AgBioForum, 2006)
Because of Bt corn's efficacy in controlling European corn borer, farmers are required to implement an insect resistance management (IRM) program that constrains each farmer to plant no more than 80% of the farm s corn to Bt varieties. This refuge...
Resistance management and sustainable use of agricultural biotechnology
(AgBioForum, 2010)
While crop biotechnologies deployed worldwide with herbicide-resistant (HR) or insect-resistant (IR) traits have provided significant economic and environmental benefits, these benefits are threatened by the evolution of insect and weed resistance...
The Potato Story
(AgBioForum, 2004)
The need for genetic improvements of American potato was recognized as a primary target for plant genetic engineering. As immediate needs, virus and insect resistance were recognized as important and attainable goals. Russet Burbank was selected...
The concept of natural : implications for biotechnology regulation
(AgBioForum, 2000)
The General Synod Board for Social Responsibility of the Church of England (1999) issued a report entitled Genetically Modified Organisms: A Briefing Paper. In this report, that is cautiously favorable towards biotechnology, ...
Caught between Scylla and Charybdis : impact estimation issues from the early adoption of GM maize in Honduras
(AgBioForum, 2012)
Insect-resistant/herbicide-tolerant (Bt/RR) maize has been approved for commercialization in Honduras, and has been sold commercially since 2006. In 2007-2008, we conducted a survey of 113 farmers in the country, including 67 Bt/RR adopters and 46...
The Challenges and Potential for Future Agronomic Traits in Soybeans
(AgBioForum, 2004)
Soybeans are the primary source of the world's supply of protein and vegetable oil. The demand for increased production of soybeans is forecasted to mirror the world's population growth and demand for protein and edible ...
Arachnephilia* (*love of spiders)
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 1992)
"Shy and usually harmless, spiders keep the insect population in check."--Table of contents for issue....
The Impact of Bt Crops on the Developing World
(AgBioForum, 2004)
Genetically modified (GM) plants are grown on more than 67 million hectares in 18 countries worldwide. A major trait used in GM crops is plant resistance to insects; this trait is based on several Bt proteins. The benefits accruing to farmers...
Overview : Herbicide Resistant Crops -- Diffusion, Benefits, Pricing, and Resistance Management
(AgBioForum, 2009)
Weeds, along with insect pests and plant diseases, are sources of biotic stress in crop systems that reduce yields, raise production costs, and contribute to income risk to farmers (HarvestChoice, 2009). Transgenic, herbicide-resistant (HR) crop...
Trends in Consumer Attitudes about Agricultural Biotechnology
(AgBioForum, 1998)
The benefits of agricultural biotechnology have been promised for almost two decades. That promise is becoming reality. A growing number of American farmers are raising crops developed through biotechnology that are protected from insects...
The Status of Plant Biotechnology in Africa
(AgBioForum, 2004)
Institute in Cairo has developed insect-resistant Egyptian cotton and is carrying out field trails on a variety of other genetically modified(GM) crops. The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute is conducting field trials on virus-resistant sweetpotatoes...
Sheehan's Syndrome
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2012-05)
. There was no report of fever, chills, recent URI, UTI symptoms, recent nausea or vomiting, diarrhea or headache. Neither were there any reports or evidence of tick or insect bites. Some melena had been noted at the referring facility but this was not corroborated...
ELISAs Using Human Bocavirus VP2 Virus-Like Particles for Detection of Antibodies Against HBoV
(Journal of Virological Methods, 2008-04)
the epidemiology of the virus. To study the seroepidemiology of HBoV infection, the capsid protein was expressed in insect cells. Expression of the putative major capsid protein VP2 in insect cells led to the formation of virus-like particles exhibiting the typical...
The impact of corn rootworm protected biotechnology traits in the United States
(AgBioForum, 2012)
Recently, one type of corn rootworm has developed resistance to a single strain of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) that is genetically engineered into corn seed. This resistance development has occurred in small, localized ...
Herpes zoster
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of herpes zoster
What is the most effective and safe malaria prophylaxis during pregnancy?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Chloroquine and mefloquine have superior safety profiles in pregnancy, though all antimalarials are effective for prophylaxis. Antimalarials will decrease the severity of maternal malaria infection and malaria-associated ...
Biotechnology Research in the CGIAR : An Overview
(AgBioForum, 2009)
The CGIAR is a strategic alliance of members, partners, and 15 international agricultural research centers that mobilizes science to benefit the poor. Agricultural research at the CGIAR Centers entails various technologies, ...