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Research Project: RISK OF WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM ADAPTATION TO TRANSGENIC CORN

Location: Plant Genetics Research

Project Number: 3622-21220-005-07
Project Type: Grant

Start Date: Mar 02, 2007
End Date: Sep 14, 2009

Objective:
Determine the broad mechanism(s) of how WCR larvae survive Bt corn. Determine the fitness consequences of being selected to survive Bt corn.

Approach:
Collect dose-response toxicity data and specific behavioral bioassay data.

   

 
Project Team
Hibbard, Bruce
Blair Siegfried - Professor
 
Project Annual Reports
  FY 2007
 
Related National Programs
  Plant Genetic Resources, Genomics and Genetic Improvement (301)
  Crop Protection & Quarantine (304)
 
 
Last Modified: 11/08/2008
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