The African maize stem borer, Busseola fusca, is one of the most important pests of maize in Africa. Cry1Ab maize was planted commercially in South Africa for 6 years since 1998-1999 before field ...

Widespread use of genetically engineered Bt maize, designed to combat rootworm pests, has led to overplanting and pest resistance, jeopardizing the crop’s long-term effectiveness, according to a ...

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Farmer Simon Manguri picks fall armyworm off his maize crops in Rushinga, Zimbabwe, Feb. 18, 2025. Farai Shawn Matiashe/Thomson Reuters FoundationFarmer Simon Manguri picks fall armyworm off his maize ...

"These findings, which suggest a novel option for integrated pest management for corn earworm larvae, show that high-flavonoid maize has the potential to be used in a breeding program to develop ...

Punjab is introducing a new hybrid maize variety, PMH 17, offering high yields, suitability for ethanol production, and pest ...