Browsing Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "GM maize"
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Comparative diversity of arthropods on Bt Maize and Non-Bt Maize in two different cropping systems in South Africa
(Entomological Society of America, 2014)The biodiversity of an agroecosystem is not only important for its intrinsic value but also because it influences ecological functions that are vital for crop production in sustainable agricultural systems and the surrounding ... -
Enhancing smallholder farmers’ awareness of gm maize technology, management practices and compliance to stewardship requirements in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa: the role of public extension and advisory services
(AJOL, 2017)Genetically modified (GM) maize technology adoption is subject to compliance with stewardship requirements that promote the long-term effectiveness of the technology against target pests and weeds. Awareness of the value ... -
Reproductive biology of Bt-resistant and susceptible field-collected larvae of the maize stem borer, Busseola fusca (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
(Entomological Society of Southern Africa, 2012)The maize stem borer, Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is of economic importance throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The seasonal activity pattern of this pest is characterized by two to three distinct generations ...