Genetic engineering of crops for insect resistance: An overview
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DOI: 10.1007/s12038-020-00081-y
Abstract: Phytophagous insect incidence is a serious threat for reduction of crop productivity globally. There is an estimation of one fourth of crop is being destroyed by insects annually. Indeed, the development of insect-resistant crops is… read more here.
Keywords: insects; resistant crops; insect resistant; resistance ... See more keywords
Herbicide resistance and biodiversity: agronomic and environmental aspects of genetically modified herbicide-resistant plants
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DOI: 10.1186/s12302-016-0100-y
Abstract: Farmland biodiversity is an important characteristic when assessing sustainability of agricultural practices and is of major international concern. Scientific data indicate that agricultural intensification and pesticide use are among the main drivers of biodiversity loss.… read more here.
Keywords: herbicide resistance; resistant crops; herbicide; biodiversity ... See more keywords
Unintended Effects of the Intended Herbicides on Transgenic Herbicide-Resistant Crops
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy15112448
Abstract: The herbicides used with crops that have been made resistant to them with transgenes are assumed to have no significant effects on these crops. Crops made resistant to glyphosate, glufosinate, dicamba, 2,4-D, mesotrione, and isoxaflutole… read more here.
Keywords: effects intended; unintended effects; resistant crops; intended herbicides ... See more keywords