Study identifies ways to encourage 'refuge' planting, slowing resistance to Bt crops
Monday, April 3, 2017 - 09:01
in Biology & Nature
A new study from North Carolina State University finds a significant shortfall in the amount of "refuge" cropland being planted in North Carolina – likely increasing the rate at which crop pests will evolve the ability to safely devour genetically engineered Bt crops. However, the study also identified actions that may make farmers more likely to plant refuge crops in the future.