Pests overwhelm Bt cotton crop
Article Abstract:
Cotton bollworms are infesting cotton crops that have been bioengineered to produce their own pesticide. The cotton seed contains genes from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a bacterium. Some environmentalists believe that the insects will become resistant to Bt.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
Analysis, Environmental aspects, Bacillus thuringiensis, Cotton (Fiber), Corn earworm, Diseases and pests, Pesticide resistance, Cotton, Agricultural engineering
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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Deformed frogs leap into spotlight at health workshop
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A National Institute of Environmental Health Workshop explored the possible causes for the malformations found in frogs since 1995. Competing theories include a parasite, environmental contamination and ultraviolet radiation.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
Research, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Abnormalities, Frogs, Animals, Environmental health, United States. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
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